deku_knight
Bio
Hi I'm Austin! I've been an gaming enthusiast for many years but still find so much to love in the medium every time I play. As a longtime letterboxd user, I also am addicted to rating and organizing the media I consume so I was overjoyed to find this site!
Hi I'm Austin! I've been an gaming enthusiast for many years but still find so much to love in the medium every time I play. As a longtime letterboxd user, I also am addicted to rating and organizing the media I consume so I was overjoyed to find this site!
Badges
GOTY '23
Participated in the 2023 Game of the Year Event
1 Years of Service
Being part of the Backloggd community for 1 year
Noticed
Gained 3+ followers
Liked
Gained 10+ total review likes
Listed
Created 10+ public lists
Shreked
Found the secret ogre page
Gamer
Played 250+ games
Organized
Created a list folder with 5+ lists
Roadtrip
Voted for at least 3 features on the roadmap
N00b
Played 100+ games
Busy Day
Journaled 5+ games in a single day
Favorite Games
452
Total Games Played
010
Played in 2024
110
Games Backloggd
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+ Focus on platforming and great movement feel
+ Massive world and meaty metroidvania campaign
+ Creative powers put to great use in platforming, puzzles, and combat
+ Satisfying combat system
- Story never grabbed me
- Collectibles often underwhelming
- Poor technical performance, very buggy
+ Satisfying movement with great sense of speed
+ Nonstop action with instant die and retry system that also encourages experimentation
+ Tight campaign with varied levels doesn't overstay it's welcome, additional modes for those who want more
+ Sharp visuals and strong soundtrack
- Focus based abilities feel tacked on and clash with simple but demanding combat system
- Sensory boost ability to slow time ruins sense of momentum and trivializes some encounters
- Punishing platforming in final level almost made me give up
+ Feels fresh despite recycled environments/mechanics
+ Fantastic value ($10 is a steal)
+ Excellent pacing; feels more cohesive than original Separate Ways
+ Ada is a captivating character to follow; her story doesn't just rehash Leon's
- Complete treasure map removes challenge of treasure hunting