From Casual Bit Games, Battle Princess Madelyn is another indie, 2D action-platformer that wears its influences on its sleeves, as clear as day. That said, it also brings its own ideas to the table, along with bits and pieces of other classic gaming realms. But sitting in the forefront is Capcom’s classic, rage-inducing Ghouls ‘N Ghosts, a game that doesn’t immediately…
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Excellent music and visuals
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Responsive gameplay that transforms restrictive and dangerous into free and smooth
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Your dog dies but then comes back as a cool ghost pal and hangs out with you the whole time anyway
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Story Mode adds Metroidvania elements, but forgets to find ways to lead the player
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No map
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Camera jitters sometimes during vertical scrolling
