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Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
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Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is the story about a tribe oppressed by occupant forces, and the personal story of a mother coyote warrior who descends on an endless path of vengeance to take back what her people lost.
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Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
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Afterimage is a Metroidvania game where you play as Renee, a young girl who survived an attack and sets out on a journey to regain her memory. Battle fierce enemies and explore the ruins of Engardin with over 200 different equipment options and deep RPG mechanics, crafting a unique gameplay experience. The stunning hand-drawn art style and original orchestral soundtrack add to the immersive experience.
What we like:
Smooth and responsive combat
Excellent exploration and enormous map
Exciting weapon and skill progression
Varied enemy design
Nice visuals and relaxing soundtrack
What could be improved:
Difficulty ramp-up can feel abrupt and inaccessible areas can be frustrating
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In Ghost Song, discover the secrets of the mysterious moon of Lorian while battling strange creatures and customizing your battlesuit. With stunning 2D graphics and a haunting story, Ghost Song is an adventure game you can't miss.
What we like:
Beautifully crafted game with eerie atmosphere
Unique paths to explore and interesting boss fights
Good dialogue and compelling story
Fluid and fun combat with unique modification combos and weapons
Moving main character with personal stories
What could be improved:
Excessive backtracking and frustration without enough fast travel locations
Limited replayability and short-lived experience
Some creative decisions fall flat
Nearly non-existent story that lacks item description
Lack of depth and tactics in combat, and poor damage output
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Souldiers is a beautifully handcrafted action-adventure game set in a mystical land on the edge of the afterlife. Battle your way through stunning 16-bit graphics, solve puzzles, and upgrade your character's skills and equipment. With engaging melee combat, a connected world, and clever environmental puzzles, Souldiers is a retro epic that you won't want to miss.
What we like:
Challenging and replayable with different classes
Gorgeous pixel art and music
Well-designed maps and huge locations
Solid combat and platforming mechanics with challenging boss fights
Compelling story and multiple unique class playthroughs
What could be improved:
Not a lot of interconnectivity in the world map
Story is all over the place with many unresolved questions
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Love turns to rage and chainsaws in Cookie Cutter, a totally unique hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania. Become Cherry, a violent android on a rage-filled quest to save her creator.
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Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
