Cloning Clyde

Атака клонов. Забавно - именно это слово характеризует игрушку с головы до пят. Всё аркадное действие вдоль и поперёк переплетено с эдаким подсознательным юморком, именно так, вы смеётесь раньше, чем задумываетесь над происходящим вокруг вас. Геймплейно (при условии, что вам не приспичило собрать все ачивки) довольно простая вещь, все уровни проходятся без моментов недоумения вас, как игрока. Раздражающий минус - отсутствие полноэкранного режима. Создай армию клонов! 6,5 из 10 :)

Despite the lack of music and some of the outdated visuals, Cloning Clyde still holds up as a true diamond in the rough. Definitely one of the more unique puzzle platformers out there, switching between clones and transforming into different animals when the puzzle demands it always managed to stay unique and fresh as setpieces and level gimmicks began to combine themselves. This game is fun to just kick back, put on your own music, and think about how to get Clyde and his clones out of each situation. I'm not too big of a fan of the endgame, especially getting the 20 or so Clydes to all escape the level, but the beer gut physics, Clyde's sound effects, and the fact that Clyde screams like a blackbelt whenever you open up a can of whoop-ass more than makes up for it. I absolutely adore Cloning Clyde!

Cloning Clyde is a charming but often-overlooked puzzle-platformer developed by NinjaBee. Originally released for the Xbox Live Arcade in 2006, it mixes platforming, environmental puzzles, and clone-based mechanics in a lighthearted, humorous package. It received generally favorable reviews, with a Metacritic score of around 80 for the Xbox 360 version. Rating: 8/10 What it does well Creative clone mechanics: The core gameplay revolves around creating and controlling multiple versions of Clyde to solve puzzles. Switching between clones is intuitive and leads to clever level design. Animal DNA powers: Combining Clyde with animals (such as frogs, sheep, or chickens) grants unique abilities like swimming, high jumping, or gliding, adding variety to puzzles. Accessible gameplay: The puzzles are generally approachable, making the game enjoyable for both casual players and younger audiences. Co-op multiplayer: Up to four players can tackle the campaign together, which adds a lot of fun if you're playing locally or with friends. Weak points Combat is fairly simple and repetitive. Some platforming sections suffer from slippery controls or imprecise jumps. The environments can become repetitive over the course of the campaign. The story is intentionally silly and doesn't develop much beyond its humorous premise. Reception Critics generally praised its inventive puzzle design and personality: GameSpot: 7.6/10, calling it a clever and entertaining platformer with enjoyable puzzles. Other outlets such as IGN and Eurogamer also scored it around 8/10, though they noted that combat and repetition kept it from being a standout classic. Verdict Cloning Clyde isn't as famous as platformers like Portal or Braid, but it's an inventive and enjoyable game with memorable mechanics and a quirky sense of humor. If you enjoy puzzle-platformers that emphasize experimentation over reflexes, it's still worth playing today, especially with friends in co-op.