In Bad Pad, it is proposed to play for the gamepad button. According to the plot, parts of the controller came to life. Evil Pan kidnapped the Trapezoid and Hexa, and we, in the person of the Square, need to pile on the antagonist and save our plastic friends. The story is presented in the form of clips with full-fledged songs performed under rock and metal.
The protagonist runs very fast, jumps, accelerates, clings to the walls and pushes off from them. At first, the gameplay is reminiscent of Super Meat Boy. However, elements of metroidvania soon appear. To go somewhere, you need to open some ability or find an object. Of the things he comes across keys, dynamite and magnets. A character can only wear one item. Puzzles here are based on finding the right levers.
In Bad Pad, a huge castle is given to explore. It is divided into 4 locations and consists of 160 zones. The transition between different parts of the citadel is carried out using a slot machine that eats special coins and gives you the opportunity to play 3 types of arcade mini-games. The button is opposed by piranhas, skeletons, etc. But the worst enemies here are various saws and spikes, as they kill with one touch. The project has 17 levels. There are places where you need to control a submarine, an airplane and a trolley. There are also battles with leaders. The boss is usually the main villain. In each new fight, he changes to a different type of robot.
The hero can also climb vines and swim. He is able to hold his breath for a while and move around a little in the dark. Special upgrades like scuba gear will help him increase his stamina. Also, the character can learn to destroy some platforms and fly. Health here is restored with the help of batteries. The game has 3 difficulty levels.