
From the unique weapons, to an overworld that's filled to the brim with creativity, every part of Cave Story feels lovingly hand-crafted. That in and of itself is worth bringing up only because Cave Story is a massive achievement, with a sprawling world, fleshed-out lore, and beloved characters. Cave Stor圜ave Story was created by a single developer, Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya. The handpainted art style, witty writing, and cheerful tunes keep you smiling all while pulling off careful skillshots to progress through Yoku’s unexpected but memorable world. The cherry on top of this strange concoction of unusual genres is the setup: you are the brand new mail bug of a small tropical island and, primarily, you're there to deliver mail. It makes that surprising mix work like a charm while simultaneously drip-feeding teases of upgrades to come through inaccessible areas that whiz by while you're rocketing off a bumper. It forces players to rethink everything they know about "platforming," with movement being a combo of familiar 2D navigation and pinball flourishes, like paddles that send you flying around on your collectible quest. Yoku take's the complexity of a Metroidvania and applies it to the rigid structure of pinball. Yoku’s Island ExpressMuch like olive oil and ice cream are somehow a bizarrely complimentary duo, Yoku's Island Express combines two wildly different flavors of game to create something totally unique that leaves me yearning for more after its delightful adventure. The quest to uncover these environment-transforming relics are almost as enthralling as progressing through the main story of Blasphemous, ensuring that you’ll rarely want to leave any stone unturned as you explore one of the most memorable lands in the genre.Ĩ. These are almost always accompanied by an inactive piece of the environment that becomes instantly recognizable, goading you into a search for a way to turn bundles of roots into bridges, or blood trails into platforms. And to make matters more trying – and ultimately more rewarding– Blasphemous tantalizes players with items and upgrades often dangling just out of reach. Despite its beauty, it is also a world overrun by truly horrific and difficult bosses blocking your path.

BlasphemousBlasphemous introduces you to the sprawling and hauntingly beautiful Cvstodia, a 16-bit world teeming with secrets in every corner.

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It would go on to be one of the highest-selling Xbox Live Arcade games of all time, and a remastered version hit PC in 2015 and consoles the next year.
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It was a refreshing update to a beloved style of game that, at least in 2009, seemed to have fallen out of favor with developers and the public at large. An excellent blend of sci-fi action with a compelling story, satisfying progression, and its 2.5-D perspective offered some of the best graphics we’d seen in the genre to date. Shadow ComplexHitting Xbox Live Arcade back in 2009, Shadow Complex was the right game at the right time to reinvigorate the Metroidvania genre.
