Troddlers for SNES

Review #647

Troddlers

Lemmings meets Lode Runner

SNES 1993 Seika Puzzle Puzzle › Platform
Troddlers screenshot for SNES
Screenshot used for review/reference purposes.
2 / 5

Gameplay

Completing a level is satisfying, like other games in this genre, but the controls are not good. In fact, the controls remind me of Lode Runner...and I hate Lode Runner.
Your character can only jump up one tile so the main challenge of the game isn't solving the puzzle - it's platforming such that you can place the pieces to solve the puzzle. As a result it's quite frustrating.
Placing a tile is also a chore. You have to hold down on the B button, move a cursor to one of the three tiles in front of you, and let go while holding the cursor there. It feels imprecise and tiring.

2 / 5

Level Design

Every level feels more or less the same - build a stairstep ladder up or down to the exit. I got bored more quickly that I did with Lemmings or Push Over.

2 / 5

Theme

Looks and feels like a Lemmings copycat, which makes you wish you were playing Lemmings instead.

3 / 5

Art Style

Like other games in this genre the simple graphics do the job. However, everything uses very dark colors which gives the game a dreary feeling.

3 / 5

Audio

Decent music which is upbeat and cheery. This conflicts with the dreary graphics. Minimal sounds

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