Alwa's Legacy

I first got interested in Alwa because I really enjoyed Alwa’s Awakening in its 8-bit version on Evercade. I’m a veteran of the Master System era, so there is definitely a big dose of nostalgia involved here. But thankfully, Alwa’s Legacy is much more than nostalgia. The pixel art is beautiful, and I especially love how much life has been put into Zoe. She isn’t just a little sprite walking around the screen: the scripted animations and little character moments make her feel like a real, charming protagonist. You can see the personality of the game in the way she moves and reacts. I also really enjoyed the variety of the world. There are so many different biomes, from ancient catacombs to castles and everything in between, and each one has its own atmosphere and visual identity. And as a retro gaming veteran, I couldn't help smiling at some of the little references scattered throughout the game. There is an NPC called Mary who shows up with a hairstyle that immediately reminded me of There's Something About Mary. And then there is another NPC who tells you to bury the game in the desert, just like Atari famously did with the disastrous E.T. game. Those little touches made me smile every time I noticed one. But underneath all that retro charm is simply an excellent metroidvania. The game really understands how to use its abilities as exploration tools. Getting a new power doesn't just mean “now I can fight this enemy”; it constantly makes you look at the world differently and wonder what you can reach now. And combining Zoe's different abilities to navigate the map is genuinely satisfying. There are a lot of secrets too. Exploring Alwa thoroughly is very rewarding, although I'll admit that I definitely needed a guide a few times when going for the really well-hidden stuff! 😅 What I take away most from Alwa's Legacy, though, is the team behind it. Elden Pixels feels like one of those brave and talented indie teams that still understands why retro games are so much fun, but isn't afraid to build something modern and genuinely excellent around that foundation. This isn't just a nostalgia trip dressed up as a retro game. It's a very good game in its own right. I had a great time with it from beginning to end. Congratulations, Elden Pixels! ❤️ I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your next games. A Void Hope is next on my list. Highly recommended.

你说复古确实复古，地图很大体量其实不大。节奏慢音乐一般，战斗手感差。更像是是为了收集而反复绕圈探索的游戏。 前期玩起来感觉还可以，到了中后期很烦躁，大多数是重复开机关绕圈开图。最关键的是传送还要眼泪开， 眼泪还要捡…… 技能压根没说明提示，第一次玩谁能知道你泡泡还能染衣服变色来按开关啊？ 正常舔图捡不全的，有些东西需要道具或藏得很隐蔽。地图也不能手动标记，有些东西需要其他道具才能捡到，推进度到拿到之后回来都忘记在哪里了，又要重新舔一遍图，精神压力很大。 首通死了130次，基本都死在爬楼梯掉到尖刺上。他这个楼梯的判定我一生之敌。 首通止损，全收集和全成就不做了，音乐要是轻松一点还能坚持做完成就。

boss战设计非常无聊

Satisfying progression and tough but fair puzzles. Music is good too.

Another good 2D-platform game coming out of Sweden. 10/10

Ta weno, comprenlo