Side Scape

This is a game for MEN.

"Side Scape" is a great little indie-title with a unique mechanic (switch instanly between 2D platformer and Top-Down Zelda-like) that is implemented very well (after you get used to the perspective switch). Storywise you play two heroes from different dimensions merged together in their quest to undo this: it really taps into meta-narrative, but keeps it's light tone and is solid throughout. Pixelart and spritework are a bit on the amateurish side, sound is okayish and combat with the knight can be a little wonky in early game, but the unique premise and the charming, if rough package should get more recognition! A definite recommendation for everyone who looks for a new Zelda-like of old!

Janky but good

Metroidvania Zelda-like mashup, sounds strange as hell but it is a little gem. Cool concept, nothing truly unique about the playstyles other than the mashup so it should be easy enough for most people to pick up and play. The game has been very fun so far! I saw that the dev also put out a prequel game which is a Metroid-like/vania. I'll finish this one and then jump on over!

Honestly, this game is fantastic, and it's an outright shame this hasn't gotten more traction. It's incredibly imaginative with a brilliant and innovative design choice.

An excellent metroidvania/zelda hybrid that constantly uses the gimmick of switching from isometric 2D and sidescrolling 2D in clever ways. The dungeons are incredibly solid with interesting puzzles and fun layouts, and the overworld is small and dense enough that backtracking never feels like a chore. This and Xanthiom Zero both deserve infinitely more praise and notoriety than they get. At this point, anything this Mathan makes is a day one purchase for me.