Platforms
- PCSep 03, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.4410 Players
- Nintendo SwitchNov 30, 2023NAplayscore8.318 CriticsNA0 Players
20 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Last month the publisher brought the world the near-great Natsu-Mon, and now it's delivered an even better experience in Bakeru. Thanks to engaging combat, impressive level variety, rewarding exploration, an immersive hub area, and vibrant art, it's one of the very best games of 2024. The story isn't anything special and frame rate issues cause some frustration here and there, but these are relatively inconsequential problems in such a joyful, entertaining, inventive adventure.
Evan Norris · Sep 04, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Es un juego divertido y un divertimento, un proyecto en el que se ve esa forma de hacer las cosas de la sexta generación de consolas porque nace de unas ambiciones similares a las que tenían esos proyectos; se ve en la precisión con la que está producido, en la alegría con la que está desarrollado y en la audacia con la que está ensamblado, siempre consciente de sus limitaciones y de las maneras en que tiene que presentarse no para «trascenderlas», o «superarlas», o «ir más allá» de ellas, sino para convivir en paz y hacer que no te molesten. A mí, al menos, no me han molestado ni un momento. Misión cumplida.
Víctor Martínez · Sep 02, 2024 Reviewed onRead full review - BAKERU is a whimsical game full of fun combat, great references to Japanese culture, and a huge variety of unique stages to play. This is a title to check out!
Alana Dunitz · Aug 30, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - BAKERU is a lovely Japan inspired action platformer, with novel drum-based combat and sensational collectables to gather.
Lyle Pendle · Aug 29, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - BAKERU is a light-hearted action game that’s as vibrant and boisterous as the festival you’re tasked with quelling. The combat can feel repetitive across the game’s 50+ levels, but there’s enough to learn and do to keep players pushing ahead in this rollicking adventure through fairy tale Japan.
Kirk Hiner · Aug 28, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - A fun, and funky platform brawler fans of Mystical Ninja will adore.
Gareth Newnham · Aug 28, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Uma aventura de exploração e acção em 3D capaz de oferecer bons e interessantes momentos, especialmente pela dinâmica de combate. Não é dos jogos mais esmerados em 3D mas torna-se original e divertido no extenso périplo.
Vítor Alexandre · Aug 27, 2024 Reviewed onRead full review - Bakeru is a warm, delightful thing and one of the best non-Nintendo platformers that I’ve ever played. Admittedly I’m partial to it given that I love roaming Japan for all its little regional quirks and specialties, and I loved discovering the developer’s interpretations of them here, but even if you’re not attuned to the game’s cultural resonance, its relentless joy will surely prove infectious.
Matt · Aug 27, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - BAKERU is one of the best 3D platformers that you can play on Nintendo Switch with its fantastical representation of Japan, tactile combat, cheerful atmosphere, and clever collectibles. Who knew that beating enemies with bachi sticks could be this much fun?
A.J. Maciejewski · Aug 26, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Bakeru scratches the Goemon itch that I've had for many years now. It's so charming with it's setting in a mythical alternate Japan that after I publish this review, I'm going to be checking flight prices pronto. While I do wish that some of the characters had some actual depth to them, this is easy to shrug off and bask in the wonderful gameplay and setting.
Alex Harding · Aug 26, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Disaster strikes Japan!
Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits!
Spectacular action set in fairy tale Japan!
Bakeru takes place in "Fairy Tale Japan," a mix of modern Japan and old period dramas, which is divided into more than 50 stages.
Battle on with Bakeru's drum!
A secret treasure passed down by Tanuki Clan. It is said to be able to purify evil spirits. Fight through enemies and traps with simple controls!
Transform into fairy tale heroes!
By obtaining a Henge License, Bakeru can transform into whoever gave him the license. Transform into famous Japanese heroes like Kintaro and Momotaro to use their skills and abilities.
Developer: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.