Comment on Rusted Moss is pretty good (Metroidvania)
Katana314@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoFunny thing is, I’ve enjoyed a lot of Metroidvanias, but…never enjoyed Symphony of the Night. There’s so much forceful encounter repetition, so many dead end items that don’t actually help you “unlock any doors”, and it’s so easy to get into a rut of wandering the castle unsure where you can go next.
Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’m not trying to tell you you have to like it, or how to play your games, but there is no shame in using a guide if it helps you enjoy it more. I’ve had to come to terms with that personally
Katana314@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That’s the thing. I even remember trying to use a guide, but it’s difficult to work past all the “Here are 18 secrets that don’t do anything you can get from the beginning” as well as all the bits you can do out of order. Locating the part of the guide that gives you just enough to keep playing on your own is really difficult.
Many other Metroidvanias are sort of more clearly delineated between story beats, or major powerups you’re meant to get in order, all of which allow you to go places you couldn’t before.
Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That’s fair, like I said I wasn’t trying to say you did it wrong or anything. Just kinda posting that for who ever may need it