Guacamelee!: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Guacamelee! (2013) is a platform, puzzle, hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Drinkbox Studios, available on PS3, Linux, PC, Mac, Vita. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 82/100 on IGDB.

What is Guacamelee! about?

"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world.

The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee! builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these.

Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets."

Guacamelee! was later released on PC under the name "Guacamelee! Gold Edition" with

Key details

Guacamelee! was released in 2013 and supports single player, co-operative. Platforms: PS3, Linux, PC, Mac, Vita. Developer: Drinkbox Studios.

Should you play Guacamelee!?

A solid 82/100 aggregate score makes Guacamelee! a safe pick for fans of platform, puzzle, hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure.