So... Opinions on full release? Why the mixed reviews?

[ArcadeVault]

Is it worth it?
Difficulty compared to other MV-s?
Exploration wise is it any good?
Combat is responsive?

[VegetaxGuts]

subbing because i also wanna know

[Catekaze]

I can only say the combat is good, really responsive, if you played game like astlibra its almost at that level
But damn they really need to chill with those brand intro when opening the game, its like 69420 "bandai namco" screen and then you have the most basic "start game - option" main screen available. Really put off the urge to play

[VegetaxGuts]

Originally posted by VegetaxGuts:

subbing because i also wanna know

hey do u remember the download size when u downloaded it?

[Misiu]

Originally posted by VegetaxGuts:

hey do u remember the download size when u downloaded it?

Shows disk space required as 3.63 GB.

[VegetaxGuts]

Originally posted by Misiu:

Originally posted by VegetaxGuts:

hey do u remember the download size when u downloaded it?

Shows disk space required as 3.63 GB.

thanks!

[alexmadd]

Beautiful game, Responsive combat and depth character progression. Must have to play if you like the Castlvania/Metroid/Ori and etc.

I like the progression the most, you gain exp to lvl up and improve character talents. Feels like RPG but also vania

Already beat 2 bosses they are fair good

[White Glint]

I woke up to get this but why the "Mixed" reviews, what's going on?

[Aphelear]

Originally posted by White Glint:

I woke up to get this but why the "Mixed" reviews, what's going on?

Just chinese people complaining about the dodge etc pretty much

[K.I.L.E.R]

Originally posted by White Glint:

I woke up to get this but why the "Mixed" reviews, what's going on?

I only found them in some ancient language I can't understand.

I was looking why the reviews were so low. I don't know. Playing the game a short while it is rather impressive with its art work, super responsive controls, great combat.

Maybe people are having system issues?

[Jared]

From a quick look, the majority of the complaints are that:

-it doesn't have an invincible dodge / parry; and
-it has contact damage

which are pretty common in more modern metroidvanias (without realising that not every metroidvania goes for that style of combat).

Personally, while I think it looks great and plays pretty decently, I think the English translation is very rough, to the point that I'm holding off in the hopes that it improves someday.

[Kypt]

It seems the vast majority of the negative reviews are Chinese (saw a couple of Korean ones sprinkled here and there) unfortunately I'm not sure if it's a plethora of issues or everyone is complaining about the exact same thing that doesn't seem to be an issue for majority of English reviews?

[ShivaRpgN]

I’ve looked at the Japanese reviews and there’s a prominent one that lays out the negatives:

This person has issues with how mapping works, something about the enemy’s attack animations, the death animation and the fact you have to grab your money & exp and lacking explanations. With the last one, I’m not sure if it’s about the world building/lore or gameplay.

[Ricky the Pooh]

Originally posted by Jared:

-it doesn't have an invincible dodge / parry; and
-it has contact damage

This bothers me aswell. Maybe it's an upgrade you unlock later on, but damn. The only other negative that comes to mind is that the slide (down+RT) feels terrible. It is a set distance and way too short.

Other than that I love it so far. Gameplay is fun, visuals are great, and the music is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ incredible.

[ArcadeVault]

Originally posted by Ricky the Pooh:

Originally posted by Jared:

-it doesn't have an invincible dodge / parry; and
-it has contact damage

This bothers me aswell. Maybe it's an upgrade you unlock later on, but damn. The only other negative that comes to mind is that the slide (down+RT) feels terrible. It is a set distance and way too short.

Other than that I love it so far. Gameplay is fun, visuals are great, and the music is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ incredible.

What is the thing with contact damage? Thats new for me after tons of metroidvanias... I mean... NO CONTACT DAMAGE? What? :D That would be stupid... so u just... walk into an enemy and nothing happens? What kind of games are they playin'?

[liegau91]

People are stupid. Game feels amazing, playing on the Ps5 and i couldnt put my controller away for 5 hours. Great Visuals, ost and Level design, so many secrets and things to find. I now got the double jump and everything feels just great. Might be one of my favorite Metroidvainia if it stays this way until the end.
With an invincible dodge, the game would be too easy. The bosses are designed around the dodge. Until now, its not a hard game but i died a few times, with invicibility dodge or no contact damage this game would be a joke.