The entire world is made of clay in some form or another. It's not all bad, though, as the claymation on display in Armikrog is gorgeous to watch. Terry Scott Taylor, who scored The Neverhood, composes some catchy music for Armikrog, but, regrettably, most of the game is played in silence. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame and Rob Paulsen of Animaniacs lend their voices to Tommynaut and Beak-Beak, respectively, but don't have much to say. There's also little in the way of dialogue and music, despite the talented people hired for those jobs. But after that, there's little in the way of story. There's a stunning opening cinematic, lovingly created in stop-motion clay animation, which sets the scene: spaceman Tommynaut and his faithful sidekick Beak-Beak (a blind, talking dog) crash-land on Spiro 5 looking for a power source called P-Tonium. Storytelling in Armikrog is kept to a minimum. While Armikrog manages to recreate the gorgeous claymation and wacky world of its spiritual predecessor, it stumbles in some very important areas, including storytelling, puzzle design, and player feedback.
In the case of Armikrog, the spiritual successor to the cult classic The Neverhood, Kickstarter was both a financial boon and a vehicle for regret.
It can also be a platform for disappointment. Kickstarter can be a powerful tool for translating grassroots enthusiasm into a product or service that might never have existed without it. By Evan Norris, posted on 07 October 2015 / 5,522 Views
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