I have pretty much the same take as everybody else on this game; the metroidvania stuff sucks, everything else about this is near perfection. Were it not for the metroidvania stuff this would be an easy 9 or maybe even a 10 for me.
The writing also rides a very thin line between amusingly self aware and obnoxious. I mostly found it pretty charming, but the meta jokes and 4th wall breaks did occasionally make me roll my eyes.
Those things aside, this is about as good as action platformers get. The level design is top-notch, the platforming mechanics feel great, the combat is simple and satisfying, the bosses are amazing and only get better as the game goes on, and the soundtrack is to die for. Also the pixel art and sprite work is wonderful. Easy recommendation from me, looking forward to what this team does next.
The writing also rides a very thin line between amusingly self aware and obnoxious. I mostly found it pretty charming, but the meta jokes and 4th wall breaks did occasionally make me roll my eyes.
Those things aside, this is about as good as action platformers get. The level design is top-notch, the platforming mechanics feel great, the combat is simple and satisfying, the bosses are amazing and only get better as the game goes on, and the soundtrack is to die for. Also the pixel art and sprite work is wonderful. Easy recommendation from me, looking forward to what this team does next.