Blasphemous

This is actually a really well made 2D souls game which surprised me with its depth, polish and mechanics. The pixel art choice goes very well with the world this game offers and music is impressive too. There are some stunning set pieces as backgrounds and the NPCs are definitely inspired by weird medieval art. Took me 20 hours for my first blind playthrough and I managed to get the absolute worst ending possible XD, goes to show what a good souls-like this game is with respect to the lore. Don't ask me about the story, hear it from me, "The ways of the Miracle are twisted and mysterious". No crashes, no lag runs very smoothly. There are some challenging bosses and platforming in this game too, but nowhere near Hollow Knight in difficulty. There's NG+ which is where I need to try to find the best ending. There is also a boss rush mode, so there is a lot of replayability and game's worth here. For the price point during sales, this is an absolute steal. Definitely recommended! --Sorrowful be the heart, Penitent One--

A road through hell just like The Penitent One. One thing is for certain. The developers were so in love with the idea of having a Dark Souls game based on Spanish Inquisition lore. And oh boy did they succeed in that. The art is wonderful, but the story is not engaging enough to hook you in enough to make you invest all the time you waste being easily wounded, dealing with poor control mechanics and a very open and frustrating map. I tried to give it a chance twice and I just can't find myself willing to spend so much time reading a guide, trying the map while walking like I'm suffering a horrible case of arthritis. Maybe this game can be for the people who like extreme challenges, but from the point of view of a casual gamer who wants to scratch the Metroidvania itch, this isn't it. I'm glad the team in charge of Dead Cells was the one chosen to make the new Castlevania game and no these guys. If you are looking for a fun time enjoying a good story, go somewhere else.

先苦后甜是为苦痛奇迹，渎神前期极易因险恶的地形和重复的跑图而被劝退，但随着能力逐渐解锁，探索会方便很多，强大的祷文以及念珠等组合，也让战斗比较轻松，倘若你对中世界宗教背景感兴趣，且能撑过前期的恶意，那渎神无疑是一个值得一玩的佳作。

Juegazo, estoy a 1 logro de platinarlo y valio 100% la pena

Um dos melhores jogos metroidvania que já joguei. Ambientação, história e combate absolute video game. Comprem porque vale a pena pra quem curte o gênero.

Pocos juegos tienen tanto amor por el catolicismo, el arte sacro español y los metroidvania. De hecho que todo funcione junto y haya sido un éxito mundial (juego desde argentina) es algo que no puesto en probabilidades y porcentajes debe ser bajísimo. Aprecien esta obra de arte en otras tierras no lo tienen.

Blasphemous is more than a metroidvania. It’s a pilgrimage through suffering, guilt, and faith twisted into something both beautiful and horrifying. From the very first steps into the cursed land of Cvstodia, the game makes one thing clear: redemption here is earned through pain, and there is plenty of it to go around. You take on the role of The Penitent One, a silent warrior trapped in a world where miracles are anything but merciful. Every cathedral, forgotten village, and blood-soaked shrine tells the story of a civilization consumed by religious fanaticism. Rather than explaining everything outright, Blasphemous lets its world speak through haunting imagery, cryptic dialogue, and the grotesque forms of those who worship the Miracle. It’s the kind of game that leaves you constantly asking questions, rewarding curiosity instead of handing out easy answers. The atmosphere is nothing short of unforgettable. Every pixel feels handcrafted with incredible attention to detail, blending Gothic architecture, Spanish religious influences, and disturbing body horror into something that feels entirely unique. It's beautiful in the most unsettling way possible. The soundtrack only strengthens that feeling, shifting between melancholic guitar melodies and powerful orchestral pieces that make every triumph feel sacred and every defeat feel deserved. Combat is deliberate and unforgiving. This isn't a game where you mash buttons and hope for the best. Every swing of Mea Culpa, every dodge, parry, and execution demands patience and precision. Enemies hit hard, bosses hit even harder, and death is never far away. Yet every victory feels genuinely earned because the game constantly pushes you to learn, adapt, and improve instead of relying on luck. Exploration is equally rewarding. Cvstodia is filled with hidden passages, mysterious NPCs, relics, prayers, and secrets tucked behind nearly every corner. The interconnected world encourages backtracking with new abilities, making each return trip uncover something you somehow missed the first time. It captures that classic metroidvania feeling of slowly mastering a world that once seemed impossible to navigate. But what truly separates Blasphemous from so many others is its commitment to its vision. It never compromises its identity. It embraces its disturbing themes, its cryptic storytelling, and its brutal difficulty without apology. The game trusts you to piece together its lore, endure its challenges, and appreciate the tragedy hidden beneath every grotesque face and broken prayer. Blasphemous isn't simply a difficult action game dressed in religious imagery. It's a haunting journey through devotion, punishment, and endless cycles of penance, where beauty and horror exist side by side. Every step forward feels like carrying another burden, every boss another impossible trial, and every victory another prayer answered in blood. If you're looking for a world that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, few games leave scars quite like Blasphemous.

I've ended my penance and now I'm very miserable