Mad Dex is a hardcore 2D platformer for Android, in which a little red hero fights his way through dangerous levels to rescue his beloved from the clutches of a monster. The game is all about precise jumps, quick wall-running and finding a safe route through spikes, saws and other traps. The short levels are easy to play through several times, but even a single misstep often sends the character back to the start.
Mad Dex features
- The character moves across platforms and walls, overcoming obstacles with jumps and sharp changes of direction.
- The levels feature spikes, rotating saws, chasms and moving elements, so you’ll need to memorise the route and time your moves carefully.
- If you make a mistake, you can quickly restart the stage: this pace is ideal for repeated attempts without lengthy reloads.
- The challenges gradually increase in difficulty, testing your reaction times first and then the precision of each movement.
- The story objective remains clear throughout the game: the red hero must reach the kidnapped girl.
- The minimalist graphics do not clutter the screen with details, meaning that hazardous objects are clearly visible even on a small display.
Advantages of the game
- The controls are easy to get the hang of: the main actions boil down to moving and jumping, but you need to time your moves carefully to progress.
- Instant restarts keep the pace going. A failed jump doesn’t result in a long wait, but rather an opportunity to correct your mistake.
- The traps are positioned so that memorising the sequence helps you navigate tricky sections with greater confidence, rather than simply relying on chance.
- The high-contrast visual style makes the character and the deadly obstacles stand out against the level’s background.
- Short gaming sessions are ideal for mobile play: you can complete a single stage on its own, without having to set aside much time for a lengthy gaming session.
Drawbacks of the arcade game
- The high difficulty level can quickly become tiring: certain sections require a series of precise actions with no room for error.
- Touch controls do not always provide the necessary precision, particularly when you have to combine a jump with moving along a wall.
- You’ll inevitably have to replay the same section, as failing at the final obstacle forces you to re-play a part of the level you’ve already completed.
- The minimalist presentation may seem too simple to those who expect a mobile game to feature detailed graphics and a rich storyline.
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This is one of those cases where a simple idea turns into a test of patience: precise jumps are rewarding, but a single mistake quickly forces you to start all over again. The controls on the phone are generally responsive, although on tricky sections there isn’t quite enough margin to account for accidental taps. The game will appeal to those who enjoy gradually mastering a level, whilst others may find the monotony of repeated attempts tiresome.
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