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Cover for Happy Souls

Jun 19, 2024

75%
Mostly Positive
48 reviews

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

Happy Souls

Developer / Publisher: Galactic Geckon

Jun 19, 2024

Visual
  • side scroll
Structure
  • interconnected map
  • item gated
  • non linear
Sub-Genre
  • Zelda-like

Summary

Happy Souls is an action Metroidvania with puzzle elements reminiscent of old Zelda games. Navigate through two worlds filled with challenging puzzles, fearsome traps, and majestic enemies. Collect keys to advance and defeat the great dark evil lurking in hell.

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