The perfect balance of puzzle like world design ( as in the Metroid Games ) while still incorporating mysterious lore and atmospheric sceneries ( as in the Ori Games ) are proof for an ideal setting of a challenging but highly motivating metroidvania experience.
I got to admit that I've never been as addicted in finding new ways and skills as in the dark soils of the insect infested Hallownest. Speaking of parasites, the presentation and behaviour of every single enemy is unique, creepy and often surprising.
Throwing you into the game without any reliable maps and targets, topped by the souls-like gameplay make this a new benchmark of all future games of the subgenre.
And even though the game doesn't deliver an exceptional enganging story and lacks a lot of action adventure elements like the marvellous "Will of the Wisps", it focuses just enough on the main mv-core elements to get you exhausted and hooked in an intoxicating rush from start to finish.
I got to admit that I've never been as addicted in finding new ways and skills as in the dark soils of the insect infested Hallownest. Speaking of parasites, the presentation and behaviour of every single enemy is unique, creepy and often surprising.
Throwing you into the game without any reliable maps and targets, topped by the souls-like gameplay make this a new benchmark of all future games of the subgenre.
And even though the game doesn't deliver an exceptional enganging story and lacks a lot of action adventure elements like the marvellous "Will of the Wisps", it focuses just enough on the main mv-core elements to get you exhausted and hooked in an intoxicating rush from start to finish.