It hits most of the necessary notes to be a decent Zelda-like, but fails to reach that level due to medicore combat and a number of annoying issues (and/or choices by the developer). Some of these shortcomings include:
- Outdated gameplay mechanics (e.g. enemies that respawn when you leave the screen, only being able to equip 2 items at a time, etc.)
- Uninteresting enemies/bosses (with the damage they deal being cranked up to "make up" for their poor design)
- Most of the weapons/items aren't very useful/necessary or fun
- Slow movement
- Bugs + lack of polish
In terms of positives, the music, pixel art graphics, story, puzzles, exploration and side quests are all serviceable/decent.
I would only recommend this to someone who has already played through all the higher quality Zelda-likes out there (Ittle Dew 2, Blossom Tales, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, etc.) and is desperate for more.
- Outdated gameplay mechanics (e.g. enemies that respawn when you leave the screen, only being able to equip 2 items at a time, etc.)
- Uninteresting enemies/bosses (with the damage they deal being cranked up to "make up" for their poor design)
- Most of the weapons/items aren't very useful/necessary or fun
- Slow movement
- Bugs + lack of polish
In terms of positives, the music, pixel art graphics, story, puzzles, exploration and side quests are all serviceable/decent.
I would only recommend this to someone who has already played through all the higher quality Zelda-likes out there (Ittle Dew 2, Blossom Tales, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, etc.) and is desperate for more.