"With modern classics like Shovel Knight stealing the spotlight, can a simple little indie venture like this take center stage?"
The premise of 50 Pinch Barrage!! is pretty simple, the player is stuck on a deserted island and must overcome a series of ''pinches’’ or challenges in order to return to civilization. It’s a game which clearly takes its inspiration from old school platformers, something which is practically a trope by now. This influence is apparent both in its simple design and hair pulling difficulty level. With this said, it may seem as though we’re simply talking about yet another platformer in the indie scene. Is it though?
NLife:
A title like 50 Pinch Barrage!! will not inherently conjure up a lot of confidence in most players. Candidly, this reviewer started with a sense of dread upon hearing it, visions of recent lackluster download titles dancing about in the brain. But you know what they say about books and covers and all that: one shouldn't judge on appearances alone, with Mobile & Game Studio's quirky little game standing as a perfect example. 50 Pinch Barrage!! is a treat, demonstrating addictively simple gameplay and above-average production values for a title of its ilk.
