Tearscape

cute mix of 2D zelda and overt souls-like inspiration. Not too overwhelming for those who normally avoid souls-like. Smooth controls. Concise length (I didn't go for 100% but you can add a couple of hours). My cons are mostly middling music and somewhat bare enemy variety.

I did enjoy the game. Combat is a lot of fun, abilities unlock at a satisfying pace, the leveling system feels rewarding, and each boss is unique and memorable. That said, while the game has a lot going for it, there are also a few issues that can hurt the experience. THE GOOD Combat is a lot of fun. Enemies offer a nice variety of movesets and attack patterns, keeping encounters engaging. The game does a good job balancing puzzles, combat, traps and environmental hazards, which helps keep things feeling fresh throughout the adventure. There are plenty of charms to mix and match, allowing you to tailor builds to fit your playstyle. A solid variety of weapons, shields, and tools gradually unlock over time, making progression feel rewarding. Level design is excellent. I rarely felt lost, especially with the helpful NPC in town who points you toward the next objective without over-explaining things. The game is not flooded with unnecessary NPCs or endless dialogue. It keeps focus on gameplay, which I really appreciated. The pixel art is fantastic. Everything looks beautifully crafted, and the protagonist has a really strong visual design. Controls are simple and intuitive. Dodging, blocking, and parrying all feel responsive, and combat generally feels smooth and satisfying. Exploration is rewarding thanks to hidden paths, branching routes, secrets, and useful items tucked away off the main path. Boss fights are easily one of the strongest parts of the game. Most were genuinely fun and memorable. THE NOT-SO-GOOD The music was not for me. I ended up turning it down quite a bit, and on the water level, I turned it off completely. Some enemies feel wonky, frustrating, or outright unfair at times. The story feels almost nonexistent. For much of the game, I found myself wondering, "What exactly am I doing besides killing things?" The dialogue itself is well written, but the overall narrative never really comes together. It feels like the game aimed for a dark, cryptic, souls-like style of storytelling but never fully landed it. That brings me to the ending… or lack of one. You beat the final boss, credits roll, and then it is straight back to the title screen. No meaningful conclusion, cutscene, payoff or explanation for what happens to the world or protagonist. After spending 20+ hours with the game, this felt incredibly disappointing. Maybe there are multiple endings and I simply got a weaker one, but even if that is the case, there should still be something... some form of closure, payoff, or acknowledgment of the journey. If this is the only ending, though, it felt very underwhelming. CONCLUSION ★★★☆☆ — 3/5 Stars Overall, I enjoyed the game and still give it a thumbs up. If this is the dev/team’s first game, they did a really good job. I played it from start to finish within a week, which says a lot about how engaging it was. Hopefully some of my “Not So Good” feedback can help with future projects. Please give future games a more satisfying ending or at least some form of meaningful payoff. That part was genuinely disappointing.

Buen juego y mix de generos, es como si un mini cazador de Bloodborne tuviera una aventura en un mundo oscuro con exploracion a lo Zelda clasico. Recomendado si buscas un juego corto pero que te enganche rapido.

While this game looked good on paper for me, after I tried it, I noticed some weaknesses. The combat is great and the dialogue is too Some visuals are good, although I would've expected a bit more animation and fluidity The story is very sparse in-between and while I do get the Developer is trying to make a 2D GBC, even Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Time had "cinematics", which I think this game would benefit a lot of. The music is a strong contender for variety aswell, as the first two zones have the same OST. I am what I assume is halfway through the game. I'll still give it a shot and update my review after.

Did remote play with a friend on a whim and we played for five hours straight. This is a delightful game and its a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Loving every minute of it!

boring af, like zelda 1 with bloodborne setting but boring, really boring

Bloodborne on GBA 10/10