Bounced of it at first, circled back around and I'm glad I did.

I never played Symphony of the Night, etc. - the last Metroidvania that I played to any length was Metroid II: Samus Returns - and at first, it reminded me of games like Rogue Legacy (which are fine, just not my cup of tea).

I didn't really *get* the genre until I gave this a second roll. Filling out the map, finding secrets, over the top gothic style... this is good! It is, in fact, my jam! The joy of exploration is palpable in a way I haven't experienced in a game for some time.

So yeah! I found it deeply pleasant!

Bounced of it at first, circled back around and I'm glad I did. I never played Symphony of the Night, etc. - the last Metroidvania that I played to any length was Metroid II: Samus Returns - and at first, it reminded me of games like Rogue Legacy (which are fine, just not my cup of tea). I didn't really *get* the genre until I gave this a second roll. Filling out the map, finding secrets, over the top gothic style... this is good! It is, in fact, my jam! The joy of exploration is palpable in a way I haven't experienced in a game for some time. So yeah! I found it deeply pleasant!