Shadow Man Remastered is an action-adventure game set in a grimey, industrial hellscape. Play as Michael LeRoi, a supernatural superhero brought back to life by voodoo priestess Mama Nettie who implanted the Mask of Shadows into his chest. Explore labyrinthine worlds and battle enemies using your Shadow Gun and Voodoo magic.
What we like:
Unique control system allows player to use a distinct item in each hand
Restored content not found in any original releases
Great voice acting
Terrifying soundtrack
Labyrinthine world
What could be improved:
No map system to help with navigation
Platforming can be hit or miss due to camera angle
Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game full of challenging platforming, epic bosses, and captivating storytelling. Control a party of three heroes with unique skills and abilities, explore a tower full of secrets and hidden artifacts, and embrace death as an opportunity to upgrade your characters and progress further. With retro graphics and music that nail the 8-bit vibe, Astalon delivers an unforgettable journey that will appeal to fans of classic NES-era games and modern side-scrollers alike.
What we like:
Smooth gameplay
Retro graphic style and music
Interesting map full of shortcuts and secrets
Fun to switch between different characters
Captivating story
What could be improved:
Forced backtracking every time you die
QOL upgrades earned too late in the game
Items in shop have no description
Dungeons feel repetitive
Bosses are mostly easy
platform
retro
metroidvania
fantasy
exploration
2d
pixel
boss
post-apocalyptic
chiptune
action-adventure
old-school
anime
magic
demons
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Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- (2021)
Playstation 4PC WindowsNintendo SwitchXbox Series XXbox OnePlaystation 5
Play as Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War ~Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth~, a thrilling 2D action-exploration game. Using your sword and bow, fight against enemies and level up your elemental spirits to gain new abilities. With beautiful graphics and an engaging story by the original creator, both longtime fans and new players will enjoy this Metroidvania-style adventure.
What we like:
Fantastic gameplay and puzzles
Beautiful 2D sprites with great animations
Good music
Backtracking is not a chore
Smooth and responsive controls with continuous influx of new weapons and spells
PC WindowsPlaystation 4LinuxMac OSXbox OneNintendo Switch
"Blasphemous" is a gripping game that transports you to a twisted world of religion and horror. You play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the massacre of the 'Silent Sorrow', and must use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite grotesque monsters and titanic bosses. With non-linear gameplay and a variety of different landscapes to explore, you must uncover the many secrets hidden deep inside this nightmarish world to find redemption and break your eternal damnation.
What we like:
Great graphics and artistic design
Challenging and rewarding combat
Immersive and gruesome enemy character design
What could be improved:
Obscure and difficult progression
Hieroglyphic map design
Unpractical fast travel system
Alleviating penalty for dying required to hunt out each individual location at which you died and recover all of your corpses
Xbox Series XXbox OnePC WindowsPlaystation 4Nintendo Switch
Blaster Master Zero 3 is the ultimate mutant blasting action game that will leave you on the edge of your seat! This hybrid side-scrolling and top-down action game will take you on an epic journey through various dimensions. With a variety of new abilities and weapons at your disposal, you can travel through super-dimensional space and reverse the situation with the VRV system. Don't miss the epic conclusion of the Jason Saga!
What we like:
Continuation of the storyline from the first 2 games
Compatible with controllers
Retro graphics style
Retro music
Multiple endings
What could be improved:
High difficulty curve
Confusing storyline if the first 2 games are not played
Xbox OneXbox Series X/sPlaystation 5Playstation 4Nintendo SwitchlXbox Series XPC Windows
A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions at your disposal. Let nothing stand in your way.
gothic
souls
metroidvania
pixel
blood
dark
vampire
gore
violent
platform
fantasy
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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- (2023)
Playstation 4lPlaystation 5Xbox Series XPC WindowsXbox One
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!
Nintendo SwitchPC WindowsMac OSPlaystation 4Xbox OneXbox Series X
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
PC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series XPlaystation 4Playstation 5
Explore a gated world as a toy figurine in Supraland, a Metroidvania-style game with addictive puzzles and challenging areas. With 55% exploration, 40% puzzle-solving, and 5% combat, this exciting game has no skill trees and tons of fun gags to discover. Join the experimental team and master new combat mechanics while learning new lessons in a humorous and well-crafted experience.
What we like:
Great puzzles and secrets
Fast travel and movement upgrades
Tools to help with completionist goals
Improvement in combat mechanics
Masterfully crafted experience
What could be improved:
Optional puzzles can be frustrating
Combat feels pointless and annoying
Some puzzles break and require game reloads
Lack of clarity in gameplay language for upgrades and obstacles
Nintendo SwitchPC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series XPlaystation 4Playstation 5
The Knight Witch is a Metroid Vania shoot 'em up with spell casting and rogue lite elements. You take control of Rayne, a former Knight Witch trainee on a mission to save her town from an evil emperor's revived golem army. Experience the thrill of battle as you level up and choose between "Knight" and "Witch" skill sets to customize your playstyle.
What we like:
Non-linear and utility gated map exploration
360 degree aiming system
Accessible shooting mechanics
Card system for spell casting
Rogue lite elements like hidden bosses and ambushes
Armor purchasing with durability and perks
What could be improved:
Difficulty of bosses/ambushes not always consistent or explained in game