đŹ VaporLens
Positives:
Satisfying weapons, Metroidvania exploration
High-quality remaster by Nightdive
Excellent, challenging level design
Unique Egyptian setting and soundtrack
Thematic and enjoyable music
Negatives:
Large hitbox, difficult dodging
Unbalanced, annoying enemies
Punishing traps, platforming
Lacks enemy, level variety
Outdated graphics, poor port
Gameplay:
FPS Metroidvania with backtracking
Interconnected maps, ability-gated areas
Classic FPS gameplay, imprecise aiming
Destructible pots with random outcomes
Combines PSX and Saturn versions
Performance:
Smooth performance across devices
Absence of bugs
Nightdive graphical options available
Minor visual sprite bug
Recommendations:
Generally recommended for genre enthusiasts
Frustrations with difficulty/save system
Best experienced on sale
Unique Metroidvania FPS blend
Runs well on Steam Deck
Miscellaneous:
Console version focus, not DOS
Innovative for its time
Nightdive's preservation efforts
Multiple endings, collectibles matter
2.5D graphics limitations