Early Access Review: Bad Pad
Before I dip my toes into an unknown world, I like to have a general idea of what I’m up against. As I skimmed through the brief synopsis of Bad Pad on Steam, the words “a little frustrating at times” caught my attention. Now, I have experienced a lot of challenging video games throughout the years, but it has been quite some time until one enraged me as often as Bad Pad has – in the most enjoyable and rewarding way. Presenting an innovative adventure of an angered Square button unleashed from its controller’s gamepad, Headbang Games and Oray Studios developed environments sufficiently arduous to drive one mad. Bad Pad is seemingly a platformer with a hint of puzzle-solving. Its creatively constructed introduction is comical and melodic. Well, melodic as in insane guitar riffs – but the metal jams blend swimmingly with the vibes Bad Pad emits. As the little square enters an exquisite world of spikes, flames and other murderous nuisances, one thing becomes obviously clear: death is achievable