A pixel-art gem whose rewind-sword genuinely reinvents navigation and puzzles. A touch short and talky at times, but the visual craftsmanship commands respect.
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Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
A metroidvania from Team Ladybug published by PLAYISM, out on Switch in 2024. In a futuristic Osaka overrun by demons, a hunter wields a living sword able to rewind time and conjure platforms. Its high-definition pixel art ranks among the most sumptuous the genre has to offer.
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Team Ladybug's high-definition pixel art ranks among the genre's finest: sumptuous lighting effects, remarkably fluid animation and cyberpunk backdrops teeming with detail. Every screen looks like an illustration in motion.
The bosses, colossal demons risen from a futuristic Osaka, put the rewind-sword to the test: freezing time, conjuring a platform or reflecting an attack becomes the key to duels as stylish as they are demanding. Their sumptuous pixel art makes them unforgettable.
An underrated gem
A hidden treasure in the PLAYISM catalog, this cyberpunk metroidvania boasts some of the genre's finest pixel art. Its rewind-sword mechanic genuinely reinvents exploration, and its low price makes it an obvious gem for fans of the genre.
