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Ufouria: The Saga 2
The remake/sequel to the 1991 SUNSOFT action game Ufouria: The Saga is here! In this exploration-based side-scrolling action game, the levels' terrain changes every time you enter the area, with even more secrets to find. The unique and wacky world of Ufouria has been lovingly and faithfully recreated, this time with a handmade feltwork twist. Join...
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Ufouria: The Saga 2 Reviews
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Ufouria: The Saga 2 is one of the most immediately charming and consistently interesting exploration games I’ve ever played.
After playing some really big games right in the beginning of 2024, I was ready to tackle something smaller, more easygoing, which would result in less emotional damage. Ufouria: The Saga 2 wasn’t exactly the kind of game I was expecting to like as much as I did, but after a packed January, this utterly adorable (and Japanese as hell) little game ended up being a perfect palate cleanser, all due to a simple premise and amazing presentation, all courtesy of the now-revived company Sunsoft.
It’s amazing that Sunsoft revisited Ufouria after multiple decades, especially because Ufouria: The Saga 2 feels like a full realization of the endearing game. It won’t take you more than a few hours to save the day, but it stays fresh throughout that play time whether you’re a newcomer to games or a well-worn Metroidvania veteran. I hope this isn’t the last time we see Hebe and his friends.
There’s a lot to like about Ufouria: The Saga 2, and its ridiculously cute art style is only the tip of the iceberg. This is a clever platformer that rewards exploration, and wandering around the game’s intertwined world remains a joy, even when you’re revisiting the same areas multiple times. We dare you to try and find something cuter than this: it really is in a fluffy league of its own.
Ufouria: The Saga 2 is an interesting game. This platformer is the sequel to a 33-year-old NES title that was only released in Japan and Europe. It comes loaded
And that’s generally the Ufouria: The Saga 2 vibe. Regardless of how you feel about the lack of challenge and the simplicity of the design, there aren’t really any noticeable cut corners. It seems to know exactly what it is. It’s a short (3-5 hours) jaunt through a lovingly created resurrection of an old franchise with a lot of untapped potential. It’s maybe not going to set your world on fire, but if you have any affection for Hebereke, then it’s a worthwhile tribute. Even if you don’t have the prior familiarity, its ease, pace, and quirks mean that it will be, at the very least, a comfortabl...
Felt and fabric do a pretty picture make. There’s joy in the children’s cartoon aesthetic, in the idea of sock puppet-adjacent friends going on a bright adventure. The image evokes nostalgia for childhood Saturday mornings; for wide-eyed excitement; for simpler times. In the case of Ufouria, however, these particular times are a little too simple for its own good.