This game is cuteness overload. The enemies are varied, the landscapes are pretty, the bosses have cool and elaborate attacks, and every stage has its own rules that makes each one feel unique. There are still kinks to iron out but that comes with Early Access; I've very much enjoyed my time with this game and I'm glad to have been a backer!

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[EA/Kawaii/Action] "Gastova: The Witches of Arkana" is a metroidvania platformer by MechWolf Productions.
*Note: This is currently under early access*
As Gastova, the current Guardian Witch, embark on the magical fantasy adventure to unravel the mystery!
Not only the great pixel anime artwork, also epic action system with powerups/summons/weapons.
Face and beat the massive bosses and improve yourself with their talents!

[早期/カワイイ/2DACT] いわゆるメトロイドヴァニア系アクション。見た目通りの素晴らしいドット絵世界に加えてカワイイ女の子達がたくさん出てきて見ていて常に楽しく遊び続けることができている。魔女達を撃破することでその能力を使うことができるというロックマン的な要素もある（ボス開幕時の演出とかまさにそれだしね）。恒久パワーアップ要素に加えて特定の敵もしくはレアドロップで多様な特殊武器を取得することができ、これがまた各種独特な効果があり、集めて使うだけでも楽しい。区画も多様で、その区画ごとにボスバトルも節目節目に多数存在し、飽きさせない作りになっている。探索系好きにはぜひチェックしていただきたい一作である。

Video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgj1p4MaU_c

pretty good and fun. I really like it. looking forward to playing more. a little metrovania but more megaman

Very cool, not a souls like, more game to come!

Super cute, really fun, great for Steam Deck! Reminds me a little of the Shantae Half Genie series.

Finished all available, delightful game !

6 battle maidens in Haunted Mansion:
Took me too much time with the eerie light / normal light / appearing and disappearing doors puzzle.
Appart from that running around, a great extended solid game.

Cute little Castlemetroid (as it's more Castlevania then Metroid =P)

Came for the megaman experience. Was not disappointed. As an average enjoyer of old-school 2D platformers this certainly satisfies that craving. Looking forward to the finished product.

Very charming action platformer, the cast is funny and doesnt take itself too seriously. It has pretty landscapes and a very big variety of enemies.

I wasnt really the biggest fan of the level layouts, I know its pixel art, but most levels are very block-y in design, theres barely any bevels or slands. Combat gets rather boring, there is weapon variety but they all do the same, just with different damage and looks.

The price should be reduced a bit, judging from the review count Gastova didnt really have much commercial exposure, and its early access, so a price like this is rather deterrent to most people. But Im not a salesperson, so make of this what you will.

Its a fun little adventure, not too hard, not too easy. Also has some of the most beautiful pixel art I've seen in a metroidvania!