Skip to main content

Long read: The beauty and drama of video games and their clouds

"It's a little bit hard to work out without knowing the altitude of that dragon..."

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.

Video: We play through a full level of Mighty No. 9

Including a rather tricky boss fight.

Donlan and I sat down to play Mighty No. 9 a few weeks ago and had an awful lot of fun with it. Although we were hoping for a game that more closely resembled that initial artwork, it was difficult not to be won over by the gameplay itself.

Sure. We never quite achieved the zenlike flow required to play through a level as it was truly meant to be played, but we really, desperately wanted to. And that's usually a good sign. Join us below to see how we got on and to hear a few first impressions:

Watch on YouTube