The La-Mulana series. They’re side scrolling metroidvanias that absolutely hate you. Gretting hit is frequently fatal. Finding secrets aren’t just for fun, they’re a requirement. Puzzles range from pretty easy to “What in the actual fuck? How do I get there?” Hints are puzzles on their own. To top it all off, the lore is amazing and very well planned out. You’re basically setting out with nothing but a whip on a quest to look for your father and, in the process, you find god…

I’ve managed to beat both a few times and can say, they are, by far, two of the most difficult and well constructed games I’ve ever played.