Analysis of Flat Kingdom – The 2D kingdom that fights against 3D

The X and Y coordinate planes are the religion they deal with in the flat realm

Did you know that you can fold a sheet of paper up to seven times? We shall not discover this astonishing fact in flat kingdom, since in this adventure everything revolves in a single plane. This does not mean that there are dangers and threats. A white-collar thief named Hex wants everything to become three-dimensional. thanks to some gems he steals. Fortunately, we have the help of our little hero to restore the peace that the inhabitants yearn for.

Exit polygons and polyhedral figures!

Fat panda games with game starter they are developers who brought the title to life. we are before a platform game simple in concept, but which hides secrets thanks to the skills of our hero. We will have the ability to become a circle, a square, and a triangle, with the different abilities that each geometric shape contains. And not only that, but along the way we’ll learn new moves that will make everything much more varied.

Never underestimate the power of a circle

Each form has a role in Flat Kingdom that must be internalized to get out of any setback. If we take the form of circle, we can perform a double jump. the Triangle is very fast and agile, while the square It will be a slow mass capable of moving large blocks and resisting enemy attacks.

This is only the beginning, because as I said before, we will adopt new movements. Some will even combine different forms to perform a special attack. For example, if we go all the way with the square and switch to the triangular shape, our hero will move around the stage and in this way we will be able to break down barriers and walls that would otherwise be impossible to do.

Should I crush it with the square or pierce it with the triangle?

With enemies, the mechanic for defeating them is slightly different. Say works like a “rock paper and scissors” but adapted to the forms we have. In theory, triangle beats circle, circle beats square, and square beats triangle. And I say in theory because sometimes that premise is not fulfilled. There will be plenty of times we’ll experiment with rivals to see which form does the most damage, taking some of the charm out of the plot of the fights.

Fights in DIN-A4

Visually Flat Kingdom is very colorful, and first enters on sight. There are many places, each with its particularities and ways of acting, even if it lacks a little more versatility with the theme of three-dimensionality (or lack thereof, in this case). Without a doubt, Paper Mario in each of its deliveries plays more with this theme of flat worlds and knows how to adapt it very well to each game, and it would have been great if Fat Panda Games had been able to transfer this concept to the title that we are analyzing.

If you want a real “rock, paper or scissors”, do not hesitate to go through our analysis of Alex Kidd in Miracle World

The pace offered by Flat Kingdom is also not what one expects from a platform game. There are times when they overuse mechanics and this makes us fall into a monotony that can be counterproductive. For example, in the aquatic world we will only switch between the square shape to go down to the depths and the round shape to go back to the surface. Luckily, the last enemies are the spark of differentiation

Conclusion of the Flat Kingdom

Fat Panda Games and Game Starter have released a colorful platform title where the main asset lies in the transformation abilities of our hero. We will be able to interchange our geometry into square, triangle and circle with the unique characteristics that each shape entails. And also, as we advance in the adventure, we will learn new skills that will improve our movement set.

Despite the original world where three-dimensionality is conspicuous by its absence, and where our hero has unique abilities, he does not stand out as it should. The game pattern is slow and the scenarios don’t offer that extra potential they should have due to their “flatness” condition. At least the final enemies are demanding, with puzzles built into their very interesting combat mechanics to discover and practice.