The original Cloudbuilt was released exclusively on PC three years ago. Its main draw was fast-paced platforming, which took players through floating levels in an alternate reality. Now it’s been remastered, complete with a “Super” subtitle as if it were the 90s, and PlayStation 4 owners finally get the chance to play. Does it end up living up to the hype"
Meet Demi
In Super Cloudbuilt, you play as Demi, a young woman who has been critically injured during a massive battle. She now finds herself in some sort of rehabilitation world, which is apparently part of a new initiative to bring soldiers back from the brink of death enhanced as never before. The player is taught not to take things at face value, as it’s hinted that all of this grandeur could simply be a delusion. Sadly, few concrete details on the story are given, and the four endings end up giving little in terms of closure. The game?s focus is clearly on level design, and it’s a shame more of the story wasn?t elaborated upon during the time between levels. It should be noted that Super Cloudbuilt is not an easy game. Not only is Demi a fast runner, her rocket exosuit also boosts her speed to near-absurd levels. The sense of speed offered up in this game is reminiscent of classic Sonic the Hedgehog games, but perhaps a more accurate comparison would be to Vanquish (just substitute the bullet hell for some platforming). This is one game that requires your reflexes to always be li...