I liked it more than I thought I would. I had initially expected a low-effort Hollow Knight clone, and while it definitely belongs in the same genre, it has some key differences in traversal, healing, weaponry, and such.

That's not to say it's as good or as long as Hollow Knight - definitely not. But I enjoyed the combat, bosses, and general atmosphere enough to play all the way through and even beat a few optional bosses. I doubt I'll be going back for 100% completion after seeing the credits roll, but I had fun with the game.

Worth $20? Maybe not, especially if you're like me and don't go for 100% completion. On sale or through Humble Bundle (where I got it)? Sure, why not!

(Edit because I always forget one thing after reviewing: I do wish the protagonist, Arum, showed any kind of emotion or had any facial expression beyond "mildly angry" outside of cutscenes. I think that would have made her feel like less of a cardboard cutout.)

I liked it more than I thought I would. I had initially expected a low-effort Hollow Knight clone, and while it definitely belongs in the same genre, it has some key differences in traversal, healing, weaponry, and such. That's not to say it's as good or as long as Hollow Knight - definitely not. But I enjoyed the combat, bosses, and general atmosphere enough to play all the way through and even beat a few optional bosses. I doubt I'll be going back for 100% completion after seeing the credits roll, but I had fun with the game. Worth $20? Maybe not, especially if you're like me and don't go for 100% completion. On sale or through Humble Bundle (where I got it)? Sure, why not! (Edit because I always forget one thing after reviewing: I do wish the protagonist, Arum, showed any kind of emotion or had any facial expression beyond "mildly angry" outside of cutscenes. I think that would have made her feel like less of a cardboard cutout.)