Overbowed

This is a really fantastic Metroidvania game and I'm shocked it isn't better known. I only discovered it from the Kickstarter page for the dev's next game. If this is anything to go by then Flightless Fables will be awesome too. Other than the superb graphics, music and gameplay, what I love most about Overbowed is how abilities can be combined in interesting ways to, I guess, reveal hidden talents. It is difficult but not too challenging as there's lots of places to recharge. Highly recommended. I used the option to make boss fights easier for those of us who prefer exploration and casual combat. This is something I really appreciate as it allowed me to complete the game without giving up, as I generally find boss fights very tough. This is something that should really be default in this kind of game as otherwise you're limiting the number of players who will enjoy your game, and leave positive reviews!

The lack of fast travel killed my interest in finishing this title, there's only so many times I can drag myself from one end of the map to another only to discover YET AGAIN that I don't have the necessary skill/item/whatever to advance. There's a lot to like here, especially in terms of the music and art direction. None of that matters when the game itself isn't any fun to play, though.