54 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 11.2 hrs on record (9.1 hrs at review time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2021 @ 2:50pm
Updated: Sep 19, 2021 @ 5:31am

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If you like metroidvania games, get this game. This is one of the best games I have played in a while of this genre. There is so much to do and see here. Team Ladybug did not hold back with this one making it feel like a spiritual successor to Symphony of the Night for anyone who had the honor of experiencing that game in it's prime.

Swinging your blades and magic around in this game feels so smooth. Of course, the smooth combat is made even more impressive by the fact that there is a variety of weapons items to find. Unlike anything in Symphony of the Night, they did add an interesting element switching mechanic in Deedlit and a ranged attack through the use of a bow. These tools feel absolutely fantastic. Nothing in Deedlit feels like it is too overpowered or too under-powered; all of the options given to the player allow you to even alter difficulty to your liking through the equipment, which is a warm welcome.

Although the equipment you find is great, it is not the only tool in your arsenal. You will also gain abilities in the form of magic spells you can use against your foes. There are a good variety of spells that all are really unique and useful in their own ways really allowing for some expressive playstyle for the player. Also, like everything else in Deedlit, your magic is not going to break the game by being too strong, but on the contrary will be found to be just right in its application. Magic is very useful without being broken.

Nailing the fluidity of combat was not all they did right when developing this game. These developers really knew what they were doing with balance as well. All of the enemies and bosses in this adventure all feel really well made by giving the player a real varied challenge without being too harsh. Each boss really has their own personality that comes out with their fighting mechanics, which makes each of them a joy to learn to overcome.

To be honest, this is one of those titles I could sit and gush over for hours because of how good it is. After my adventure through the Wonder Labyrinth began, it was insanely hard to put it down until the credits were rolling. Even now, honestly, I have a strong desire to play through again from the start.

Do yourself a favor and invest in not only this game, but this team. This group of people really know what they are doing.
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