Players Like...

❤ Fluid and Responsive Movement

Players praise the game's fluid movement mechanics, which include a variety of abilities such as jumping, animal transformations, and a grappling hook-like "ninja rope" for swinging from ceilings. Reviewers highlight how these movement options allow for free and natural exploration of the Metroidvania-style world.

❤ Satisfying and Fast-Paced Combat

The combat system in this game emphasizes satisfying and responsive attacks. Players can execute a basic melee combo, projectile attacks, and special abilities. Reviewers note that mastering the timing of dodges and attacks is crucial, particularly in the game's challenging boss battles, which require learning and exploiting enemy patterns.

❤ Balanced Progression and Exploration

The game's progression and exploration systems are well-designed, with a variety of upgrades and power-ups obtainable through defeating bosses, uncovering hidden areas, or purchasing from a shop. Reviewers praise the straightforward map layout, which features warp points to streamline backtracking and navigation. The inclusion of a New Game+ mode, which introduces new enemy types and altered boss attack patterns, adds to the game's replay value.

❤ Challenging but Forgiving Difficulty

While the game presents a fair challenge, especially in its later stages, reviewers describe the overall experience as relatively forgiving. The game allows players to retain experience points even after losing to a boss, making subsequent attempts more manageable. The difficulty is also said to scale appropriately, with the early areas providing a more casual experience and the later areas becoming more demanding.

❤ Accessibility and Controls

Some reviewers have noted issues with the default control scheme, which is better suited for a keyboard and mouse setup than a gamepad. However, the ability to remap the controls is appreciated, allowing players to customize the experience to their preference. The game is also reported to run well on the Steam Deck, providing a portable Metroidvania experience.