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2 people found this review helpful
14.9 hrs on record (6.0 hrs at review time)
Early Access Review
Early Access state already a rare treat. SplitTown is like a love letter to the likes of Sam & Max / Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle. Peculiar characters, witty humor, and a world divided in once again not-so-warm war where the truth was the first casualty. A characteristic for all of 'em innit.

Retro graphics like warm hugs from the past. Right away familiar UI and interaction. Great on Steam Deck!
Posted 6 February.
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3 people found this review helpful
0.8 hrs on record
For those (as here on end) usually not into platformers / vania-type games, this is a surprise!

Witty humor, swift controls and uplifting music draws you right in on the get go. Ancient Finnish culture is cleverly utilized with many of its main ingredients. From Kalevala to Kantele - from Sauna to Sampo via Runo singing / everything in between.

Game can be very challenging at parts but never defeating - it is clear what to do and there's an element of reward after a grinding success. Väinämöinen throws magic spells, shoots, loots, sword pogos and also tries to woo women without any talent to that one, none whatsoever.

One J.R.R. Tolkien took his main inspiration from Finland's epic past ending up with Lord of the Rings (meant as an equivalent to serve as England's national epic in a way), of which some prolly have heard. Kalevania is equally EPIC in funny. And this is "only" a platformer for the uninitiated.

Next level challenge for the developer then? THE BOCK SAGA...
Posted 3 November, 2024.
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1 person found this review helpful
18.1 hrs on record
Funny as heck. All humoristic boomer rock 'n' roll clichés included. Witty band references from U2 and Metallica to Oasis and The Doors to extreme metal outfits. Spot 'em all! =) The game is enjoyably simple to play with logical puzzles. Great diverse soundtrack!
Posted 22 September, 2024. Last edited 4 October, 2024.
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1 person found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
1.8 hrs on record (0.3 hrs at review time)
A short & sweet adventure snack expanding the Iron Sky motion picture franchise. Well worth the price!
Posted 2 March, 2023.
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