27th Game Completed in 2022
This is a toughie to review.
When this game is good, it's fantastic. The abilities are interesting. The pacing overall is compelling. The upgrade three-card style is engaging enough.
Where this game struggles for me is the scaling. Some bosses would be way more challenging than they ought to be. I would have to grind my health and strength up to even stand a chance at my skill level.
The story was okay, interesting enough. The art was excellent and 99% of the puzzles were excellent. There were one or two moments of contrived difficulty that would have been better left on the cutting room floor.
If you like Metroidvania games, this is one to play to pass the time. But the story and challenge are likely more for someone wanting a Metroidvania-lite experience than a full-fledged entry.
This is a toughie to review.
When this game is good, it's fantastic. The abilities are interesting. The pacing overall is compelling. The upgrade three-card style is engaging enough.
Where this game struggles for me is the scaling. Some bosses would be way more challenging than they ought to be. I would have to grind my health and strength up to even stand a chance at my skill level.
The story was okay, interesting enough. The art was excellent and 99% of the puzzles were excellent. There were one or two moments of contrived difficulty that would have been better left on the cutting room floor.
If you like Metroidvania games, this is one to play to pass the time. But the story and challenge are likely more for someone wanting a Metroidvania-lite experience than a full-fledged entry.