Blasphemous was a brutally tough Metroidvania. The sequel hits just as hard in every way but with a smoother difficulty curve and an outstanding first act.
Blasphemous 2 is a Shockingly Good Sequel
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Indie Games
Sephonie is a Sleepy, Surreal 3D Adventure with a Slippery Twist that Falls Flat
The newest release from the makers of Anodyne is a 3D platformer with a slippery take on running and jumping that has me bouncing off of it.
Legend Bowl is a Slam Dunk for this Lapsed Sports Fan
I’m the last person in the world who’d ever end up on a Wheaties box, but Legend Bowl reminds me of playing NCAA Football with my older brother.
Lunark is Not Fun but I Really Liked It (I think)
Lunark is an absolutely amazing game that I had a horrible time playing, but I still liked it. I think.
Cute Can’t Quite Cut It in Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara brings the wonderful vibes of Summer in Mara to a 3D platformer, but something about the mechanics doesn’t quite click.
Death or Treat is a Solid Title with a Bad Switch Port
Fans of Dead Cells or Rogue Legacy will find familiar fare in Death or Treat, but its delayed Switch port is not up to snuff.