FOX n FORESTS

A fantastic tribute to the old SNES games, particularly Demon's Crest. But as any game should, it has value past being a tribute. Every level is distinct from one another and keeps things fresh throughout. The sprite work for the enemies is utterly fantastic, the music is generally pretty good, and the environments are expertly crafted. The seasons mechanic feels natural and unobtrusive, which is good, as every level uses it in new ways. But there are some rough spots, the first two levels are made unfairly more difficult then the other levels due to death pits, which are found nowhere else in the game. But my main issue is that some of the collectibles are far too hidden, and in the game's massive levels, it can be a chore to find magic seeds you've missed, especially since there's no item locator or hints as to their locations. Overall, well worth your time, it's fairly priced, and certainly needs more attention.