This game feels like one of those vertical screen Tik Tok edits of epic movies where you appreciate the dedication to make something look cool but the format ends up making it look awful. It's even worse here because the screen is so cramped with huge enemies and there's barely any room to see them (and I'm being reserved about the clunky controls with the fact that when you run the already narrow screen doesn't scroll)

Tenth GOTW finished for 2023. Fun but otherwise unremarkable vertical arcade game with RPG elements. Three playable characters, "sidekick" animals that don't do much, lots of pickups and items, and some great art. Interesting seeing leveling and stat boosts in a beat-em-up.