New Super Lucky's Tale

New Super Lucky's Tale may not break new ground but it's an excellent example of a modern platformer, familiarity and all.

A fun game with some updates that make it feel incredibly smooth compared to the original version. Light on the challenge, but large on character, the game is still worth playing.

New Super Lucky’s Tale is a game that probably doesn’t need to exist, all things considered. But I’m very glad it does; the changes made to this version make it even better than it was the first time round. It remains one of the most wholesome and enjoyable 3D platform games of recent years, and I just hope we get more of Lucky’s adventures in the future.

New Super Lucky’s Tale isn’t so much a port as the true definitive edition of the game. A number of improvements to the controls, frame rate, level design, and overall structure of the game has resulted in a title that completely surpasses its origins. It isn’t challenging, or very long; but what is there is joyous, frivolous fun until the credits roll.

There’s more than enough content here to keep younger gamers busy and even older gamers nostalgic for the genre will enjoy what’s on offer. The caveat being that the game has no difficulty settings and more seasoned gamers might find it a touch easy. But I feel the game is enjoyable enough to not notice how easy the game is and just soak up all the platforming goodness being thrown your way. There’s outfits to buy, secret stages to find and a reasonable amount of collectibles that don’t feel overwhelming or are difficult to attain.It’s been on Switch since November last year, but just launched...

With half a billion 2D platformers releasing on a weekly basis, it's a fun change of pace to enjoy a 3D one every now and then. Thankfully, Lucky's back in a remade iteration of his laidback and adorable adventure.

One of weirdest games I got to play at E3 2019 was New Super Lucky’s Tale. Not because the game itself was unusual or anything like that, but because I got to play it at an exclusive Nintendo booth, with the game sharing the same space with other Nintendo juggernauts like Link’s Awakening and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Whatever the case, Playful’s marketing strategy worked, as I doubt I’d be able to test the game elsewhere at the time. I noticed some significant quality of life improvements...

A swathe of meaningful updates alongside a healthy dose of content transforms a once-average platformer into something that can almost stand with the best in the business

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

Don't let the generic name fool you, New Super Lucky's Tale is a pretty fun 3D platformer. But it's also a  pretty darn uneven one, mainly when it ditches its 3D and/or platforming elements.Read More

New Super Lucky's Tale isn't the most unique 3D platformer in the world, but younger gamers will find enough variety to keep them smiling

Visually, New Super Lucky’s Tale feels like a colorful and whimsical children’s book brought to life. The side-characters are all wacky and cartoonish, while the fantasy-based environments have a squeaky-clean feeling to them. The music is catchy and fitting for each stage, and further adds to the game’s light sense of adventure.