Cordy (video game)
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Cordy is a 2011 2.5D physics-based platform game developed and published by SilverTree Media for Android and iOS on July 27, 2011, but was later delisted from the stores on December 8, 2017 for an unknown reason. However, it is still available to download on both the Amazon App Store and the Microsoft Store.
Plot
A little robot named Cordy must power up his world by using "Zap Drops" that are collected throughout each level. Once all of the Zaps are collected in a level, Cordy can use them to power up a generator that opens a door which allows him to go to the next level. Once all 26 levels are completed, Totem Land is fully powered, and Cordy travels to Planet 2.
Why It's Awesome
- The concept of a robot having to power up his world using Zap Drops is a pretty unique idea, and is executed very well here.
- Unlike many other mobile games, the free version of the game has no ads whatsoever!
- The gameplay also has a plenty amount of innovation, but also has a little bit of LittleBigPlanet-esque gameplay mixed in. Cordy can jump, float, bounce, swing with his wires, and push objects. He can use these abilities to solve difficult, yet also challenging puzzles.
- The graphics look pretty nice, especially for a mobile game, and are visually appealing to look at.
- All of the areas in the game are pretty nice to look at as well, especially the Windmill and Balloon areas.
- Amazing and catchy soundtrack that manages to capture the robotic, yet upbeat and lighthearted theme and tone of the game perfectly, such as Hub 3 and 4, and Cordy's Map.
- The controls are smooth and fluid, and are pretty easy to get a hang of.
- As mentioned above, Cordy has the ability to float in the air for one second, (however, this has been replaced with double jumping, starting in Cordy Sky) run at top speeds, break blocks, and swing with his wires.
- For every level, a full trio of stars can be obtained by completing the level, collecting all Gears, and completing the level in a certain amount of time, offering more replay value.
- Cordy himself is a pretty likable and cute protagonist, and also has a unique design.
- Spawned a spin-off game titled Sleepy Jack, and as well as two sequels titled Cordy Sky and Cordy 2.
- Before the game was removed, you could customize Cordy with costumes/accesories. However, almost all of them costed money, some of which nearly costing the same price as the base game, which was $5.
Bad Qualities
- Almost all of the costumes/accessories in the game costed money, and due to the game being removed, it is impossible to wear the two aforementioned things. However, Cordy Sky fixes this by making all of the costumes cost Gears instead. However, Cordy 2 does the same thing as this game, by making all of the costumes cost actual money again.
- The game was removed from both Google Play and the Apple App Store on December 8, 2017, due to SilverTree Media being bought out by GSN Games, a company who makes slot-machine/casino games on March 24, 2013. However, the game is still available on the Amazon App Store, and as well as the Microsoft Store, but the game may not work on modern Kindle devices.
- Some of the levels in the game can be a bit too difficult for the game's target audience, which is children.
- As mentioned above, the full game used to cost $5, which is a bit too overpriced for this game.
Reception
The game currently has an 82% on Metacritic[1] via 7 critic reviews. 148Apps[2] cited "A fantastic platformer and a stellar iOS game. The controls are fluid, the visuals are wonderful and the levels all beg to be played over-and-over again in order to nab a full trio of stars (one each for completion, speed and gear collecting)."