Guacamelee!
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Guacamelee!

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Critic Rating
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About

"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters. Guacamelee! builds upon the classic open-world Metroid-vania style of games, by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these. Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets." Guacamelee! was later released on PC under the name "Guacamelee! Gold Edition" with the DLC included and has an updated version called "Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition" with an expended story, 2 new areas, and a new boss.

Storyline

"Carlos Calaca has kidnapped El Presidente's Daughter, and he plans to sacrifice her in order to merge the World of the Living with the World of the Dead. Juan Aguacate, an agave farmer who stumbles upon a Legendary Luchador mask, must find the strength and courage to become the Hero he's always dreamed of being and put a stop to this. Not for you, not for Calaca, but for El Presidente's Daughter, the most beautiful girl in the entire world. Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets."

Playtime Estimates

Main Story6.2h
Main + Extra8.8h
Completionist14.5h
All Styles8.6h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/21/2026

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Multiplayer

Local Co-opUp to 2
Campaign Co-opYes

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Game Info

Release Date4/9/2013
DeveloperDrinkbox Studios
PublisherSpike Chunsoft
PlatformsPlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita
GenresPlatform, Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
IGDB Rating79/100 (188)

Game Modes

Single player
Co-operative

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Comedy

Perspectives

Side view

Release Dates

PlayStation 3Mar 27, 2014
LinuxFeb 18, 2014
PlayStation VitaApr 9, 2013
PlayStation VitaMar 27, 2014
PlayStation 3Apr 9, 2013
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