I recently got a chance to play around an hour of Manairons on the PlayStation 5 Pro, thanks to a review code provided by JanduSoft.
You can find my gameplay video and first impressions below:
Pros:
- Unique Pyrenees folklore settings.
- Creative level design.
- Using a magical flute.
Cons:
- Some awkward camera angles.
Overall:
Manairons is a 3D platformer based on Pyrenees folklore.
You play as a manairó, who looks like miniature elves, as you traverse through the many different locales. The stages are quite creative. In the first level, for example, you have to travel in a farm filled with oversized chickens.
Some areas of the levels could be blocked off, forcing you to solve a puzzle or use your flute. When you bring up your instrument, you have to play certain notes, Zelda-style, to trigger the desired effect.
My only real complaint is the occasional awkward camera angle that makes it hard to judge the distance of jumps as well as the distance between you and the enemy during combat. Unfortunately, you can’t move the camera around freely.
Outside of some awkward angles, Manairons is a fun and creative 3D platformer with a very unique setting. If you are a fan of platforming games, then make sure to check out this release.