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Cover for Mind Lock

May 5, 2021

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

Mind Lock

Developer / Publisher: Void Start

May 5, 2021

Visual
  • hand drawn
  • side scroll
Structure
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • fast travel
  • Has Hub
  • Semi-Linear
Combat
  • action
Features
  • equipment
  • leveling
  • no map
Sub-Genre
  • RPG
Meta
  • Early Access

Summary

Enter this crafting-driven metroidvania to plunge deep into your imagination. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your mind, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.

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