Geometry Dash SubZero vs Greak: Memories of Azur
Geometry Dash SubZero
Geometry Dash SubZero is the sequel to the hit rhythm-based, runner-platformer game, Geometry Dash! Enjoy a brand-new adventure as you take on 3 new unique levels featuring epic music from MDK, Bossfight, and Boom Kitty. Similar to the original, you'll also be able to customize your squarish character with various icons - icons that are special to the SubZero sequel. There's even a practice mode now for you to further hone your skills.It's actually quite rare for a simple action-puzzle game to have a sequel but Geometry Dash is no mere action-puzzler. It has garnered over millions of downloads in addition to capturing the hearts these very millions all over the world. So, if you've enjoyed Geometry Dash, you'll want to check this latest game out. It has more of a challenge than before but is as equally fun!
Greak: Memories of Azur
Greak: Memories of Azur is a gorgeous action-adventure game featuring a young boy in search of his sister in a world engulfed in turmoil, no thanks to the bloodthirsty Uglars. Playing as the boy Greak, you’ll venture across various regions in Azur, exploring every inch of it for hidden stashes, completing quests, and battling enemies along the way.The game starts off like a relatively regular action platformer, where you’ll get to jump, swing your sword around, and solve relatively simple puzzles by switching characters once you manage to reunite him with his sister. This part is actually pretty similar to the gameplay in Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, a favorite of mine.
In fact, you’ll get to control both characters at the same time, which is interesting, though it does complicate things a bit during combat especially considering that the sister is a magic user and deals damage from afar while the brother is a sword-wielder and does best dealing damage from a much closer range.
In a way, Greak: Memories of Azur also feels a bit like a Metroidvania in the sense that the game hides secret chests and rare flowers in places that you, if you don’t pay too much attention, might miss. Even if you spotted the items, you will still need to figure out a way to get to them, which usually involves some creative and sometimes very precise jumping. Expect to get frustrated… a lot!
The gorgeous hand-drawn art in Greak is definitely one of the highlights of the game as well. The out-of-focus background in the distance matches well with the stuff at the front too.
In a nutshell, not only is Greak: Memories of Azur a gorgeous action-adventure game with a heartwarming story about a brother trying to reunite with his sister in a world embroiled in war and infested with dangerous creatures, it also comes with a fun gameplay that's perfectly "midcore". So, if you're into story-driven platformers, you'll want to check out this one!