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Hey, thanks a ton for giving our game a chance, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it so much! We put a lot of work into it over the course of nearly 5 years, so it's rewarding to see when people pick up on so many of the details like this. We're very flattered!

This game looks perfect for the switch. Hope it gets released on that platform as well

This looks like a cross between Megaman, Shovel Knight Treasure Trove, and Gal Guardians Demon Purge, but amping up a pot of the things I like about them.

Bro is ready to get those devs fed

Another platformer that does a good job with world building and sidequest is Curse Crackers. It even goes so far as to have NPCs move around the world and interact with eachother. And its should be no surprise because that devs OTHER game is Prodigal, a top down adventure which ask the questions "what if Zelda sidequest WAS the core gameplay loop". To a much lesser extent... um, Flipwitch... its a metroidvania with an adult artstyle and that's centered around... lets call it very intimate npc interactions... I'll stop beating around the bush, its basically what would happen if the Momodara devs turned off their horny inhibitors.

God that mhswoocer guy has been cooking lately. His last two videos have been the best 2 he's ever posted on that channel I swear bro's going back to back like lebron in miami

It's basically asking, "hey do you want to play a megaman like game?" "how about one with 10x more levels and side quests like its a 90s cartoon adventure platformer?". Personally i did buy this day 1 but having games ongoing and a bit of a backlog in front of it, its not the kind of game that i would play immediately. It is at the top of the list when i feel like playing an adventure platformer. Definitely looks like something that's both a joy to play and has a lot you can do without feeling the need that you have to do it.

1:34 A reference to Ayumi-chan Monogatari, a really old Alicesoft game.

Just got it, looks awesome. These are the indie games that need to be elevated. The ones that take classic formulas and turn them to 11 and pack them the experience and knowledge only decades of retro gaming can provide. My recommendation for a game like this will always be "The End of Dyeus" which feels like elder scrolls mixed with an early 2d zelda. Only game I've played that made an Iron Shield feel like a massive upgrade.

The character switching mechanic sounds so smart, it's taking Z/ZX/ZXA's amazing ability to switch your form, but with a slight twist! Neat game, for sure wishlisting it!

If this game had come out in the Super Nintendo era we would still be talking about it to this day like a legend. It’s got some real shovel knight vibes too.

Thanks for bringing this game to our attention! Looks fantastic!

The "Gotcha Moments" are a mechanic of a lot of what people call "retro" games. Examples: Ghosts n Goblins, Megaman *, Battletoads, etc...

0:49 They a Mark in the box? I've heard of a Jack in the Box. I've heard of a Charlie in the Box. But I've never heard of a Mark in the Box.

I just reviewed it myself, and I'm glad that I see some else seeing it with the same quality that I am. I did stream some of it day one, and immediately was like "hey, this is something good", and man I'm glad I completed it. I do think that it doesn't have that attraction that's going to get mega eyes on it (it's not flashy in the way to get major players/streams/youtubers to see it), but I'm hoping it gets enough attention in the long run. Well done video, and straight to the point with some good choices on the sequences/choices that you made (my favorite detail moment is the Clay Man who literally indicates the time you visited him when counting aloud, and him definitely keep an eye on the last time you talked to him. Well done.

I just want to play as Pawla.

The phrase "Megaman-like" would've shaved a good 5 minutes off this video. Puzzle platformer, Jump 'n shoot (or Jump 'n Slash when playing as Zero), enemies and stage features are presented safely first before mixing and matching them, failing restarting at the start of the room with no pause in between (running out of lives was the only way you restarted at the start of the stage, no lives means no stage restart), these are all mechanics and design philosophies that've been around since the first Megaman on the NES.

I'm no one, and I'm gonna hop back and continue playing this game.

"Leaf is basically just Mega Man At Home." Take my sub, sir.

the game is like those old games that feels like it has soul, its fun, theres no community that makes you quit, its just a game, a good entertainment like how video game should be, theres so much for a game that didnt look theres much in at glance

Tifa is every mans dream...

Loving Fallen Leaf a lot - got it on launch and it's the best blend of Mega Man and Kid Icarus ever

I've been playing and loving this game since release day. But seeing this pop up in my feed made me want to watch it anyways because I wanted to hear someone else gush about it. It's definitely one of my favorite games of the year thus far.

Yes, yes I am in fact the audience for this game.

Well… You sold me at the 4 min mark lol. This is something perfect to play on the steam deck in handheld mode while I am at my in-laws! My wife might actually play this as well (She doesn’t like complex controls lol)

>writing usually doesn't matter It does. Writing ALWAYS matters. Which is why despite a bunch of questionable game design, Megaman Zero is LEGENDARY

This gives me Gravity Circuit vibes, and I'm here for it :D

Just found your channel. Thanks for the game recommend, it looks amazing!

54 seconds in, I'm sold. I'll just go buy it so I don't get too spoiled on what's in it.

lol.. "Pawla" ... I see the devs enjoy their puns too, haha.

I have never been more excited for a game I just now heard of. I need to play this!

Looks like a great game. Put it on my wishlist of Steam for now and I'll get to buying it sometime later when I actually have time. That said, about the death system in other games... it really depends on the kind of game you have. A hard 2D platformer where you'll die a lot doesn't need a long death/failure section. But in something like Monster Hunter it's also fine to have longer failure periods. You're fighting monsters anywhere from 10-50 or so minutes by the time you fail, you don't need to get back to the gameplay again in a few seconds. Usually you'll want to prepare better as well for the monster, so it serves as a breather. Of course it is dependant on the type of game and even the type of mode. Honestly hated not having a 'restart' option in Metal Gear Rising's trials. It's a mode in the game made for time trials, but the only way to 'restart' is to either finish or die. If you mess up big halfway through or at the start, either you need to die or exit to the main menu and select the trial again. It's not an issue for the main game, but it is an issue for that specific mode for example.

Time to feed Steam Deck with another perfectly retro looking piece.

Thanks for the recommendation, now I got something to check out on a rainy day

This is an amazingly polished game... Really well done

Not even 3 minutes into the video and I'm already sold goddammit

I think the way that it doesnt out right say what character to use is refreshing because most games seem to either have a sign or obvious target for a weapon or ability. Its just well designed

And this is Why I'm subbed. Getting it for steam And praying for a Switch Release

Wouldn't have known about this game if it didn't appear in my recommended. Definitely gonna try it. There's just so many indie games that come out now it's hard to keep track and I'm someone who wishlists a LOT of stuff. Can you also put the Steam link of the game in your description?

I don't like how the devs went onto reddit and complained about getting their game cancelled due to "wokeness"

i skipped this originally bc of the mega man comparisons, and i don't like that series, but i picked it up the other day. tonight i started it and played for a couple hours straight. excellent game so far.

the best game on steam? That has to complete with Pizza Tower, Gmod, Half-life, Elden Ring, Animal Well, Celeste, Undertale, Cuphead, and many more I havnt mentioned.

I'm not sure this game is for me, but you've sold me. I have some friends who love this style of game and I'll mention it to them. Like as not they'll love it.

Luv the mix of 8/16 bit vibe.Also never heard of this game ill pick it up

I've been looking for something to play and you had me at MEGAMAN! Thanks for the review. We need more channels like this that give exposure to hidden gems so that we can continue to support these amazing game developers. Like and subbed.

Oh, it was on my wishlist already, but I'll pay extra attention now

looks like a nice fusion of megaman and shantae, I like it

I like how you started the video talking like I knew what this was XD

Oh wow, this seems SO charming and rewarding

Keep doing these. Love the indie scene. Some of the best games I’ve played.

That why im glad im old school once a game plays like 1 of the Original TOP 10 games from my NES. This games look like MegaMan im im sold

Sold me within one minute

Alright fine, I'll go get it; was already on my wishlist, anyway.

YOU REALLY ought to get your hands on Mega Man Legends. Particularly 2. You're gonna go nuts for it.

Gotta be honest, collecting items and then finding the npc who needs them does not sound ground breaking.

Ayy, this has been in my wishlist for a bit! I'm not letting myself buy any more games until the winter sale tho because I have a problem

*_So it’s like Beavis & Butthead for the Sega Genesis?_*

I've had this on my wishlist since it came out unfortunately have other games I'm working on before getting to it. Would also prefer playing on Playstation

Great video script writing!

Popful Mail vibes

no death animation? i am sold, wishlist time.

What a great review! You got a new sub and the devs a new player for their game.

this game has been on my steam wishlist for a long while and I really wanna play it but no money at all :(((( still good video!

This game looks great.

Thanks for introducing this neat hidden gem. I may get to buying if after finishing Fields of Mistria. Looks like fun.

I just finished the game, and wow! Loved it!

Nice, btw tha subscribe reminder actually works.

"Just uder a dozen characters" So, 11...? Maybe 10? Why not just say how many?

One more for the backlog! Thanks for putting this on my radar.

great review and the game seems cool gonna check it out

1:14 is that Shiki from twewy

If the game had a demo, I really appreciate when theres a demo, its a bad feeling when the game dosen't hit but I already passed 2 hours so no refund

I 100% it and recommend it. I hope folks pick it up!

It’s a shame when great games like this fly under the radar. I feel like many people would enjoy it. (I’ll definitely check it out, if it ever gets a Switch release). Funnily enough, the large NPC-filled areas in a 2D-environment reminded me of another relatively unknown indie-game, called Phoenotopia Awakening.

This looks great. Definitely flew under my radar. Love indies, especially those that can capture the feel of oldschool games to such a great degree. my backlog is immense but this is going on my wishlist shortlist. In other words, I'm definitely gonna buy this when I get the chance. No wishlist limbo for this one.

This game looks perfect omg out of all playstyles in 2d platformers I am so used to Mega Man for some reaso lol Seeing this with even more different characters and attributes is spectacular!

Between these guys and The Moldenhauers, it looks like families make the best indy games.

I beat this game at 100% I had fun but the excessive amount of characters didnt really mesh well with the overall gameplay when you only use 4 at most. Even the last stage of the game which needs all characters (supposedly) can be cheesed with other ones. Also the story is more or less an afterthought. Nevertheless I enjoyed it.

The way this review is written makes it sound like you've only just discovered platformers a year ago. That's not a dig at you, nor the game (it looks really good!) Rather, the highlights you praise it for are featured in dozens upon dozens of the best platformers, haha. Check out the Shantae series and Megaman ZX if you haven't already. I know I don't need to mention Shovel Knight since I heard its soundtrack in this video.

Currently unable to buy this, but I’ll definitely pit it on the wishlist!! And commenting so someone who does have the money can buy.

Man! Gonna have to check this game out! Looks so up my alley!!

The best game on steam (an opinion) is BeamNG. Its arguably better off steam even, because you actually own the game.

Bro's channel does more for these games than their actual marketing damn

1:34 I’m apparently out of the loop. What’s the reference?

the game looks cute, but why do you make tried and tested and pretty well established mechanics and concepts out to be some innovative and groundbreaking ideas?

I thought we had enough of these games in the 90's. Who would play this in 2024 wtf

They made a fit over Reddit where they lied about a couple of stuff lol. No sympathy from any studio when they do that.

i cry everytime i see a game i want to play only to find it its only for pc 😢

This style of game has been around for ages. You have a knight/archer/mage and you switch between them. My more recent discovery being astalon tears of the earth. For us older generation we like to call these types of games Joe and Mac clones. Where the background tells us what we are gonna see but we only care about how annoying the enemies are to slow us down and force us to notice that rock that strangely looks like Johnny Depp. You either like the scenery or you can't wait to post your 20 second speed run while a casual took 40 minutes and 4-7 continues. With what I saw I would give it a shot. Mostly from cat girl supremacy to something I don't really need 200iq plays to beat.

hey, great video and thanks for the info! but a small suggestion: could you add a direct link to the steam page from your description? just for convenience sake Thank you!

When this game came out I was considering buying it but said no for now. This video made me reconsider

This game sounds like an updated Popful Mail!

Thank you for this video it’s great! This game looks great too!

It came out this year, man. Give it a chance. Tho I bet videos like this will help.

thanks for bringing this game onto my radar :)

This looks like one of the best platformers ever made

If they make a physical copy I am buying it day one.

Aaaaaand added to wishlist.

Did you put the GOATED soundtrack of a Short Hike to make your point??? How dare you?????

this is just like the mega man sequelitis