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9 Years of Shadows (2023) | Gameplay Review (PC)
The Good:
* Impressive presentation
* Good soundtrack
* Solid Metroidvania mechanics
The Bad:
* Limited innovation
* Some boss difficulty spikes
* Needs more variety
Conclusion:
Nine Years of Shadows is a good Metroidvania with an impressive presentation and intriguing world. Gameplay mechanics will be instantly familiar to any genre fans and easy to understand for newcomers. There aren’t too many surprises in the narrative but it is imbued with a sense of optimism that kept me engaged.
I wanted more variety for combat encounters and a smoother difficulty curve for the bosses. The game also has a weird tendency to put its save rooms just outside of the way enough that it’s easy to forget about them and lose progress. But otherwise, Nine Years of Shadows execute a good idea well and its look allows it to distinguish itself from competitors.
Review = VERY GOOD
STORY = 7
GAMEPLAY = 9
CONCEPT = 8
GRAPHICS = 9
AUDIO = 9
MULTIPLAYER = 0
FINAL RATING = 8.5
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