While this version doesn’t benefit from the 3D effects of the 3DS edition, it does still have four different view modes (if you really want to recreate that boxed screen arcade look). Each one has a different movement speed and attack pattern, such as executioners that throw axes at you from above and rush you when you share the same platform.
There are eight themed areas to battle through, 19 bosses to defeat - all of which will test your ability to move and throw under serious pressure - and almost 50 different types of enemy to slay. While it’s inspired by arcade classics of old, its Spanish indie developer has included an impressively large number of levels to beat and beasts to vanquish. There’s even a speedrun mode for those looking to really test their skills under the cosh of the clock. Since most actions net you score - from collecting coins from fallen monsters to collecting items in chests - chasing a high-score run forces you to play smarter and faster. It’s a neat mechanic that weaves into the game’s deeper replay value. The only caveat is you’ll have to sacrifice the score you’ve achieved in exchange for your resurrection.
You’ll have a set number of lives, but if you do die you will get the opportunity to restart the current area again. You can also collect more defensive tools, such as a blue fairy that bolsters your attack output or a shield that takes one hit for you without removing one of your hearts. For instance, a set of spike balls can cause lots of damage when thrown, but the fact they spin and twist rather than moving in a straight line makes them less reliable in an intense showdown with a boss or a large number of enemies attacking from all sides. Those power-ups also extend to your weapons, and each one comes with its own set of weaknesses and strengths depending on the enemies that you’re facing. You have access to a single jump to begin with, but you can grab a pair of winged boots later to help extend the length of your leap. You start off with a sword you can throw like a mid-range projectile, with the ability to lob your blades in all four directions and when crouched (which helps when dealing with smaller enemies such as crawling zombies or mutated slugs). Much like those games it takes so much inspiration from, Cursed Castilla EX is a side-scrolling action platformer all about slashing your way to the end of each level to face a big boss. Using a number of native myths and folklore as inspiration, Locomalito takes a very familiar genre and infuses it with a regional twist that only serves to make it stand out even more among a very crowded corner of the eShop. Based loosely on the story of Amadís de Gaula (a Spanish chivalry romance from the 14th century), you’ll enter the medieval world of Tolemero as one Don Ramiro, a brave knight who is tasked with banishing an influx of monsters and other nightmarish creatures.
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