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Jul 1, 2022

100%
Positive
10 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Alwa's Awakening: The 8-Bit Edition

Developer / Publisher: Elden Pixels

Jul 1, 2022

Visual
  • 8-Bit
  • pixel
  • side scroll
  • third person
Structure
  • ability gated
  • interconnected map
  • non linear

Summary

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you’ll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

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