Platforms
- PCJun 3, 2014NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.6421 Players
- PlayStation 4Jun 3, 20147.8playscore7.73 Critics8.7965 Players
- Xbox OneJun 3, 2014NAplayscoreNA0 Critics5.8802 Players
- Nintendo SwitchDec 31, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo Wii UJun 3, 20148.1playscore8.35 Critics8.7780 Players
- Nintendo 3DSJun 3, 2014NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.7483 Players
- PS VitaJun 3, 20147.9playscore8.03 Critics8.6137 Players
14 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Still, for those looking for a punishing experience on console or PC, 1001 Spikes definitely delivers on that promise. I died and died, yet kept coming back for more. The multiplayer mode is more fun than it has any right to be, and the tight controls make it a joy to play. If you can get past the cheap deaths and played out aesthetic there is a lot to love here. Just make sure you know what you are in for before diving in.
Ken McKown · Jun 26, 2014 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - 1001 Spikes feels like a game that's been locked away for 25 years. Upon being removed from a time capsule filled with Tab and Reagan bumper stickers, it was dusted off and updated for a modern generation, but 1001 Spikes remains extremely true to the era that inspired it.
Russ Frushtick · Jun 24, 2014 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - The sheer volume of content on offer here is quite impressive, as is the presentation. The graphics and music feel authentically 8-bit, and even the Ninja Gaiden-style cutscenes present a story that adds an appealing texture to things. Those patient enough to tolerate 1001 Spikes’ punishing design sensibilities should find a valuable treasure beneath its prickly exterior.
Neal Ronaghan · Jun 20, 2014 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Maybe retro-style indie games are getting a bit long in the tooth, but 1001 Spikes is an example of the format done right: It harnesses that old-school look for a reason and focuses in on a single design concept with obsessive clarity. Developer 8bit Fanatics really gets what made the best classic games great, and manages to make a hateful, hurtful game into addictive fun. And the multiplayer mode (on systems that support it) is surprisingly great, a mix of Contra and The Outfoxies. Maybe it's not a game for everyone, but 1001 Spikes knows what it's about... and does a bang-up job of achieving it.
Jeremy Parish · Jun 18, 2014 Reviewed on 3DS - Sadly, the game’s only major downfall is that the loops of audio get somewhat obnoxious. ...While 1001 Spikes’ extreme difficulty may pose a barrier to some, masochists will enjoy every minute of this punishing platformer. Tight controls and massive replay value make this a brilliantly brutal experience – and one of the PS4’s better side-scrollers to date.
Graham Banas · Jun 17, 2014 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - One of the few areas in which 1001 Spikes is lacking is in comparing your performances with other players. ...That's too bad, because self-imposed misery loves company, and 1001 Spikes is best for the kind of person who can take punishment and enjoy it. It can be soul crushing for the same reason it's inspiring.
Britton Peele · Jun 16, 2014 Reviewed on PS4, VitaRead full review - The frustrating lack of off-TV play aside, 1001 Spikes is a spirited, fun title that exemplifies the creative indie spirit that is permeating the eShop. With tons of unlockables, several distinct game modes and a charming presentation, 1001 Spikes is highly recommended. Just be sure to do some yoga and go to your zen place — you don't want to rage-quit your GamePad at the television after that 800th death.
Lee Meyer · Jun 12, 2014 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - A long adventure, two great unlockable modes, a slew of hidden characters, a great soundtrack and lovely spritework are all hallmarks of 1001 Spikes, which also happens to be tremendously difficult, and thoroughly challenging. The levels are often unfair, but they're unfair in such clever ways that it's hard to stay mad at the game, and all too easy to get roped into one more try. Having said that, the lack of multiplayer modes, the propensity of interactive objects to scroll at different speeds from the rest of the tiles and a 3D effect that gives away hiding places hold this one back from reaching its true potential.
Philip J Reed · Jun 10, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - This is a game that will have you thinking about how intense, perplexing, and perfect it was for days. Like a tiny mouse says early in the game -- "the harder the victory, the greater the joy of success".
Jonathan Holmes · Jun 08, 2014 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Its brilliantly crafted mechanics give players every opportunity to best the treacherous traps of Ukampa. Unfortunately, it’s easy to see countless players quitting after a couple of levels, as its difficulty severely limits is accessibility. This back-breaking platformer accomplishes everything it sets out to accomplish, meaning that it is a decidedly good video game.
Matt Whittaker · Jun 05, 2014 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. The elder Hawkins mysteriously disappeared while exploring the ruins. Before his disappearance, the elder Hawkins entrusted his daughter, Tina with a map to the location of the ruins but with a grave warning that death awaits around every corner. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie behind the Golden Door of Poko-Mum.
Developer: Nicalis