Paradox Soul

 Switch
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 19, 2019
    90
    Paradox Soul is a Metroidvania that manages to keep the spirit of the genre despite being smaller in scope. Mix in some decent collectibles and combat scenarios, this is a great title any fan of the genre should try.

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  1. mabster
    Sep 4, 2021
    6
    I purposefully picked this game to play because I wanted to play something simple and not to deep. It definitely scratched that itch andI purposefully picked this game to play because I wanted to play something simple and not to deep. It definitely scratched that itch and overall I did enjoy it.

    It's an almost-but-not-quite Metroidvania, with cover based combat. There are few enemies, and the combat gets fairly repetitive. The player only has two pips of health, but any death simply respawns in the same room with two pips making this not that big a deal. It essentially allows two pips per room.

    The boss battles are pattern based, and play fairly well. Once you've figured out how to beat them it's a matter of carefully avoiding their projectiles and firing their way.

    In order to finish the game there is one last task to do at the end and I found this completely unclear. I ended up having to look up a guide to finish this one. I think there is meant to be a twist of some sorts at the end but I really didn't get it!

    The atmosphere was pretty good. When you start, you are pretty weak and I found myself carefully almost "prodding" the dead bodies to see what's going to jump out at me.

    As usual I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't port the achievements found on other platforms to Switch.    … Full Review »
  2. softcornpore
    May 3, 2020
    8
    This is a short and sweet metroidvania with a cover mechanic. The art style is minimalist and I quite liked it, but it may not be forThis is a short and sweet metroidvania with a cover mechanic. The art style is minimalist and I quite liked it, but it may not be for everyone. Boss battles are good, and the moment to moment gameplay is what you would expect from a basic run and gun.

    I quite enjoyed the presentation, and the fact that I could finish the game in a single sitting.

    I would recommend this game to fans of the genre and those looking for a short 2D experience. I got it on sale and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality.    … Full Review »
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