Square of Joy Reviews

'Square of Joy' is a quaint foddian with such a novel control scheme that it feels almost wasted if left isolated in a project of this scale; I can imagine it working extremely well in a puzzle metroidvania or even a multiplayer party game. Watch the trailer to see what I mean. What this game does contribute to the rage climbing platformer subgenre is excellent. The map is relatively small but mostly well-designed, also containing some hidden collectibles and cool character unlocks. There are some very tricky segments in the last third which kept me stuck for hours on end, with the last few "jumps" being especially cruel. Unless you're a gaming god, be prepared to attempt some of the same maneuvers a dozen times or more before finally getting a favorable outcome. Despite the frustration, I ultimately had a good time with it.