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Review: Mina the Hollower (PS5) - Masterpiece for Many, But Not for Me
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower blends Zelda-like exploration with Souls-like mechanics, offering a challenging experience for fans of both genres. While the game is crafted with care, its demanding combat and punishing death mechanics may not appeal to all players. The title features extensive customization options, allowing players to tailor the difficulty and gameplay to their preferences.
Zelda-like gourmet action adventure Angie Magica announced for Nintendo Switch
Mango Protocol has announced Angie Magica, a Zelda-like gourmet action adventure game, for the Nintendo Switch, targeting a 2027 release. Players will use the Wand of the Eternal Smile and learn recipes to fulfill a prophecy and become the ultimate magical girl in the world of Lamentia.
Game Pass Hidden Gem: Minishoot' Adventures 💎
Minishoot' Adventures is a twin-stick shooter with Zelda-like overworld exploration and dungeon crawling. The game features a charming presentation with soft colors and a calming soundtrack, offering challenging gameplay with accessibility options. Players can upgrade their ship and weapons using in-game currency and find power-ups and collectibles throughout its densely packed world.
Review: Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Zelda Meets Twin-Stick Shooter Make A Lovely Pairing
Minishoot' Adventures on Nintendo Switch successfully blends Zelda-like exploration and dungeon crawling with twin-stick shooter mechanics and bullet-hell combat. The game features a straightforward upgrade system for the player's ship and offers multiple difficulty options, including one for newcomers. Despite its relatively short playtime, the game's charming art style, excellent music, and solid performance make for a highly satisfying experience with potential for a sequel.
Review: Ratcheteer DX (Switch) - A Bite-Sized Zelda-Like That Feels Right At Home On Nintendo
Ratcheteer DX is a compact, charming action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch that draws inspiration from the Zelda series. It features a unique cryo-colony setting, a strong chiptune soundtrack, and satisfying dungeon crawling, though its platforming can occasionally be frustrating. The DX edition offers a definitive experience with streamlined controls and full color.
Hazelnut Bastille: first trailer and a playable demo of this action-RPG inspired by Zelda: A Link to the Past!
Aloft Studio has released the first trailer and a playable demo for their upcoming action-RPG, Hazelnut Bastille, which draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game features a 90s-style pixel art aesthetic, a soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta, and is being developed in Unity. A release was initially planned for 2019.
First Impressions: Elementallis, a Free Zelda-like Demo
Elementallis is a promising Zelda-like Metroidvania demo that offers a surprisingly deep and engaging experience. The game features a unique elemental combat system with combo possibilities, a bestiary that rewards players for defeating monsters, and a blend of retro pixel art with modern effects. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and his team, Elementallis is planned for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac.
