Souls-likes are my favorite genre and this one stands out in this overcrowded market. The style is really fun and the devs have a sense of humor that really resonated with me. Level design is great with tons of shortcuts and optional areas, though there are like no optional bosses after the midpoint for some reason. Platforming is fun and gives this game a unique identity, plus it has a grappling hook so it has to be good. Combat is where I have my most issues, though they aren't too bad. I was kind of struggling at the beginning of the game, but after the mantis shrimp, I never died to a boss for the rest of the game. Specing purely into strength seemed to be the best option and carried me into the endgame. Overall, a very cute game with a surprisingly good story and excellent level design, though brought down a bit be the combat for me.