Kaze and the Wild Masks is a 2D platformer described by developers PixelHive as ’90s inspired’. This is definitely accurate, as there’s a majorly nostalgic vibe, from the slightly retro feeling artwork and music to the lack of dialogue. It simultaneously feels years old and brand new.
The titular Kaze, an anthropomorphic bunny, has basic controls — the d-pad or analogue stick to move, X to jump, and square to attack giant enemy vegetables. Starting the game, players are given the choice between two difficulties. The difference between the two is minimal in terms of gameplay, but the easier difficulty setting gives way more checkpoints, and the option to skip levels if you die a certain number of times.
Speaking of difficulty, this game is a tough ride. Luckily load times are quick, because the number of deaths would become very monotonous otherwise. This is kind of a double-edged…
