Fit check
Is Side Scape worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy switching between platforming and top-down exploration
- Adventure fans who prefer shorter campaigns of 4-5 hours
- Players looking for puzzle elements alongside action gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long-form campaign may find the stated 4-5 hour length limited
- Players who prefer one consistent viewpoint may not enjoy changing between platforming and top-down play
- Players looking for multiplayer gameplay may not find a suitable mode here
Our take on Side Scape
The defining structure is its on-demand shift between two game perspectives: one hero plays through platforming sections, while the other uses a top-down view. The two characters also differ in their abilities, making the perspective change part of both movement and exploration.
What is Side Scape?
Side Scape combines platforming with top-down dungeon crawling.
Captain Grisham and Sir Knight travel through their worlds to oppose the cyborg Allegair. Players can change between the two heroes during play, with each character bringing different abilities and a distinct viewpoint. The game includes item discovery and puzzle sections, supported by original music and artwork. Its stated playtime is 4-5 hours, and development was handled by two people.
How Side Scape plays
- 01Dual Character Control
- Captain Grisham and Sir Knight have separate abilities and perspectives that can be changed during play.
- 02Item Discovery
- Exploration includes finding a range of items.
- 03Puzzle Sections
- Puzzle gameplay is included alongside the platforming and dungeon-crawling sections.
- 04Original Audio And Art
- The game includes its own soundtrack and artwork.
Side Scape compared to similar games
Side Scape combines platforming and top-down dungeon crawling with two switchable heroes, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania. Sundered also includes previously published updates and the Magnate of the Gong update, details not given for Side Scape.
Side Scape: platforms & release
Is Side Scape worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy switching between platforming and top-down exploration. Skip it if: players seeking a long-form campaign may find the stated 4-5 hour length limited.
Where can I download Side Scape?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Side Scape's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Side Scape on?
Windows only.
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