35User Rating: 3 out of 5

Review title of Phoenixia1177 Old School Style With Rough Edges

Clearly trying to recapture old school charm, but mainly a game of old school frustration. Most deaths are cheap and there are a lot of areas that are just hallways of monsters in a chokepoint on repeat. The biggest problem is you never feel that rush of finally besting a tough spot, just that it finally worked out. Moreover a lot of the design seems centered on being frustrating than on challenges cleverly made. The bosses are decent, but can be tedious if the ai's rng starts repeating certain patterns. The throwing mechanic is neat, but a tad unpredictable. Powerups could have made the levels more interesting, they need something to break the slog. Controls are okay, but can be janky at times and feel a bit off. Not terrible for what it is, but would need polish, a few more concepts to gameplay, and improved design to stand out. A more refined sequel might be worthwhile, as it stands, not bad, easy to blow time playing, definitely worth the price, if on the fence, I say buy it.