Developer’s description:
“You’re Larry, who while visiting an indian tribe in the Amazon, has come to ask the Chief’s daughter in marriage. It was a daring wish, all the tribe thought! And so the Chief decided to throw a challenge. He said: Larry, if you prove to me that you are a brave man for the love of my daughter, you shall have my blessing. Your challenge is: To bring the 3 super treasures that are within the dangerous caves inside the great mountain near our land. Larry accepted the challenge, but the tribe thought he would be a dead man. And so you set out bravely to venture and conquer honor and happiness!
Have fun jumping from high Cliffs, climbing trees and swinging on vines “Tarzan style”. But watch out for the many animals within the island: Their bites and stings will hurt, but you can heal your injuries by eating the fruits of the forest!
The game features atmospheric and nature sound effects! Your main goal will be to find the legendary “Great Mayan Diamond” hid there by an ancient tribe. You’ll also need to find the lost Ruby ring and the Golden Falcon statue, in order to gain the blessing of the Chief and marry “Akeena”. You’ll also earn points by collecting money bags, gold bars and precious gems!” (taken from the official homepage)
The game more or less plays like the original game with all its strengths and flaws. Strengths are the beautiful retro graphics, the level design and the soundtrack, flaws are the controlling (sometimes you are stuck for a moment) and the fact that you loose energy from time to time when you enter a new screen and get hit by an enemy you can’t foresee.
Another thing that really makes Cliffall enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Cliffall. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
