'8doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure' Is A Beautiful Hand-Drawn Metroidvania, Out Now

Hmmm, yeah, I could chill with this.

I hope you guys will review this one since I'd like to hear how it stacks up. I love Metroidvanias, but we have so many of them that I prefer to reserve my time and money only for the best of the best.

I have a decent backlog right now as I just picked up my nintendo switch. Might grab this since it's on sale for $16.

You had me at Metroidvania

... wait no you didn't.

I think this one sells itself with the artstyle but we probably need developers to take the gas off this particular pedal.

Awesome.
Another Metroidvania to sink my time into.
Currently playing Deaths Gambit Afterlife (highly recommended), The Messenger and the tough as nails 3000th Duel.

@OptometristLime you probably do, I certainly don't. I welcome all the metroidvanias that happen to Switch and other platforms I can properly play them on, to the point where they're often my priority targets on sales and such. Even drowning in a backlog of them doesn't feel like bad news since this format's (I'm cautious with "genre" because metroidvanias technically overlap with at least two) combination of gradual exploration and methodic progression is pretty damn satisfying to backlog through. From the deceptively small but peculiar ones like Micetopia and Grizzland to the juggernauts like Bloodstained and Ender Lilies, it's a gift that keeps on giving.

@Freek mannnnn 3000th duel is TUFFSTUFF, especially the Wise Ones DLC but man, great metroidvania, great game, 100%ed it, it was that good

Looks interesting! I like the art style and the frog, definitely going to wishlist this one for nice I’ve emptied my backlog a little.

Very nice! I will keep an eye on this one.

Arum eh? I might be obligated to get this one.

@SoManyHaveDied
Yeah I've had my backside handed to me a few times in the DLC
One of the toughest games I've ever played but never unfair.
Feels great when you beat a boss that you've struggled with.
Really enjoying it.

@OptometristLime respectfully disagree. I hope devs keep it coming!

@nhSnork have you played Tails of Iron?

@Steifybobbins no, but it's on my wishlist for sure.

@nhSnork you really should it's excellent

@Freek you'll change that statement once you reach one of the DLC bosses in a volcano. or the fish. or any of them really. seriously good rush though

Thanks for the recommends on 3000th duel and tails of iron. Just got my switch lite and loving all the metroidvania games. Final boss of metroid dread, then on to hollow knight and blasphemous.

@sketchturner I understand those who are cool with endless metroidvanias coming out, but I would agree that I really only want to make time for the best of the best at this point as well. Still plenty to choose from even with this caveat, though.