🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Stunning art style and music
Versatile combat with pillar weapon
Classic Metroidvania with unique elements
Balanced and approachable difficulty
Rewarding exploration with secrets
Negatives:
Punishing save system; progress loss
Uninspired, repetitive boss battles
Poor map design; navigation issues
Uncomfortable, unremappable controls
Game contains disruptive bugs
Gameplay:
Large, interconnected Metroidvania map
Pillar weapon central to gameplay
Energy system for special attacks
Collectibles drive progression and exploration
Unlockable movement abilities
Performance:
Poor optimization, high GPU usage
Recommendations:
Mixed reception; potential with polish
Unique, compelling Metroidvania experience
Controller recommended for optimal play
RPG elements surprise players
Large map; save frequently
Miscellaneous:
Adequate story, humorous writing
Large, CRPG-style map
Area changes respawn enemies
Leveling restores health
Game contains some bugs