Leopoldo Manquiseil

Leopoldo Manquiseil is a 2D action platformer about a worker who gains superpowers after a strange accident. You play as Leopoldo, jumping, climbing and shooting as he takes on the A.M.E., an organization seeking to monopolize the videogame industry and control players’ minds. Leopoldo is supported by industry figures Gonzo Suarez, Luis Quintans, Sara Borondo, Bruno Sol, Ramón Nafria and Santi Valero, from Video games for food.

Story

Leopoldo is under stress from his daily work at Badland Games when an accident leaves him feeling stronger and with superpowers. The game presents him as a hero trying to bring peace to an industry where developers and distributors face pressure to side with the A.M.E. or risk being crushed by the market, while small independent studios offer resistance. The character is a tribute to David Santos, whose identity the story keeps hidden behind the name “Leopoldo Manquiseil.”

Levels and challenges

The game has 24 levels arranged in three groups of eight, with a final boss at the end of each group. You can jump, double jump, dash, climb walls and shoot. It also includes special levels in the style of Flappy Bird and Pang.

Each level offers two challenge approaches: you can simply reach the end, or take the harder route by reaching the end and collecting three unique items scattered through the level.

Style and soundtrack

The game uses retro-style visuals and a chiptune soundtrack by Vic Hernand.