Alwa's Legacy (2020)

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration.

Platform Adventure Indie Action Fantasy exploration magic metroidvania female protagonist action-adventure pixel art crowdfunding - kickstarter skeletons puzzle platformer multi-phase boss magic staff pacifist playthroughPlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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GameSpaceEmily ByrnesOct 20209.5/10
Would I recommend Alwa’s Legacy? Yes, a hundred times over, yes. It is fun from the very beginning to end, and invites you to explore the contents of its world without hand-holding or a curfew to pull you down.
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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelSep 20209/10
Alwa's Legacy is an excellent example of how to do a proper sequel; it takes everything that the original did well and builds on it, adds in a few new ideas of its own, and corrects the issues that were previously present. It may be a little on the short side, but Alwa's Legacy is the special sort of game that only comes around once in a great while, reminding you of the kind of quality that's possible when a dedicated crew puts in the time to make a polished and tightly designed final product. The best Metroidvania on Switch? That's entirely subjective, of course, but those of you who enjoy the genre owe it to yourselves to give this a try.
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NintendojoRobert MarrujoNov 2020
Short but sweet, Alwa’s Legacy is a must for both retro fans and fans of quality, exciting Metroidvanias. The visuals tout some of the best pixel art on Switch and are joined with a killer soundtrack and sound design. With clever dungeons to explore and an intricate overworld to travel, Alwa’s Legacy will have players ensnared from the beginning to end. Having played Alwa’s Awakening adds some extra nuance to the adventure, but starting fresh with Alwa’s Legacy won’t leave players in a lurch, as it does plenty to solidify this as its own distinct game. Don’t sleep on this one; Elden Pixels has created a 2D platformer for the ages.
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GameSpewOct 20206/10
Clever puzzles, a decent story and beautiful pixel graphics make up Alwa’s Legacy‘s strengths. But there’s little here that makes it stand out from a sea of more superior games in the genre. If you enjoy classic Metroidvania-style platforming, Alwa’s Legacy is worth a play – but don’t expect an experience that will blow you away.
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God is a GeekJames BentleyOct 20207/10
Alwa's Legacy is a pleasant little game that does a lot of things right, but nothing spectacularly. It's fun, if a little forgettable.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Elden Pixels
Publisher: Elden Pixels
Released: June 17, 2020
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Unity 2019
Time to beat: 16 h main story

IGDB rating 7.9/10 from 11 ratings.

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