Game Features

Classic metroidvania action in 3D! Find your own way through Castle Sansa with open ended level design.
Unique platforming gameplay! Abilities such as the air kick let you tackle problems how you see fit, with a blend of tight challenges and smooth exploration.
Face a littany of foes! Combat is light and keeps movement at its core.
Retro inspiration! Experience a visual and audio aesthetic inspired by 5th-gen consoles, with modern gameplay refinements.
A satisfying bite size experience! Pseudoregalia manages to give you a condensed but full metroidvania playthrough in just a few hours, but is highly replayable with different routes to take!

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OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1660
Storage: 600 MB available space

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This was often coupled with well-designed levels that encouraged exploration and mastery of the movement system, leading to a rewarding sense of accomplishment when overcoming challenges or pulling off complex maneuvers. The game's overall quality, aesthetic, soundtrack, and perceived value for money also contributed significantly to player satisfaction.",{"_223":233,"_225":234,"_227":234,"_228":235,"_230":236},"Frustration",0.09620443442314919,256,"Frustration stemmed mainly from the game's map system, which was often described as uninformative, confusing, and leading to players getting lost or stuck. Other significant causes included finicky wall kick mechanics, a lack of clear in-game direction or guidance, and issues with progression, such as needing specific abilities to advance or encountering dead ends. 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Players also expressed excitement over the game's overall quality, its value, and anticipation for future content or creations from the developer, indicating a strong positive impression and desire for more.",{"_223":248,"_225":249,"_227":249,"_228":250,"_230":251},"Disappointment",0.07403231867718903,197,"Disappointment largely arose from the game's short length, especially after players had mastered the movement system and desired more content. Other significant factors included an unfulfilling narrative, uninspired or shallow combat, a lack of varied bosses, and issues with the map system or overall world design that made areas feel empty or progression unclear.",{"_223":253,"_225":254,"_227":254,"_228":255,"_230":256},"Admiration",0.06163096580232995,164,"Admiration was consistently expressed for the game's impressive movement mechanics, often described as the best in a 3D platformer, and its overall high quality as a platformer or Metroidvania. Players also admired the game's retro art style, immersive atmosphere, and excellent soundtrack, recognizing the developer's skill and passion in crafting a cohesive and polished experience.",{"_223":258,"_225":259,"_227":259,"_228":260,"_230":261},"Enjoyment",0.05186020293122886,138,"Enjoyment was primarily derived from the game's sleek and dynamic movement system, engaging platforming challenges, and the overall gameplay experience. The art style, soundtrack, and the fun of exploration and time trials also contributed to a highly enjoyable and entertaining experience for players.",{"_223":263,"_225":264,"_227":264,"_228":265,"_230":266},"Nostalgia",0.021796317173994738,58,"Nostalgia was a strong emotion, frequently triggered by the game's retro aesthetic, particularly its resemblance to PS1 and N64 era 3D platformers like Super Mario 64. 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Personal struggles with challenges or getting stuck also sometimes led to a sense of amusement, often expressed with a humorous tone.",{"_223":276,"_225":277,"_227":277,"_228":278,"_230":279},"Appreciation",0.01503194287861706,40,"Appreciation was shown for the game's focused design, particularly its unique approach to platforming and Metroidvania elements, and its value for money. Players also appreciated the developer's work, the game's less guided navigation style, rewarding exploration, and the charming presentation, including the music and distinct zone vibes.",{"_223":281,"_225":282,"_227":282,"_228":283,"_230":284},"Confusion",0.012025554302893648,32,"Confusion primarily arose from the game's map system, which was often described as unclear or uninformative, leading players to get lost or struggle with navigation. A lack of clear direction, initial difficulty with controls, and complex level design also contributed to players feeling disoriented or unsure of how to progress.",{"_223":286,"_225":287,"_227":287,"_228":288,"_230":289},"Surprise",0.010898158586997369,29,"Surprise was frequently expressed when the game exceeded players' initial expectations, particularly for those who did not typically enjoy the platformer genre. The unexpected quality of the gameplay, the discovery of unique features like character customization, or the game's ability to hook them despite genre preferences, all contributed to a positive sense of surprise.",{"_223":291,"_225":287,"_227":287,"_228":288,"_230":292},"Love","Love for the game was driven by its exceptional gameplay, mechanics, and design, particularly the fluid movement system and appealing art style. Players also expressed strong affection for the character Sybil and the overall atmosphere, often describing a deep emotional connection to the game.",{"_223":294,"_225":295,"_227":295,"_228":296,"_230":297},"Enthusiasm",0.006388575723412251,17,"Enthusiasm was a strong emotion, primarily driven by the game's overall high quality and enjoyable experience, leading players to highly recommend it to others. This also included a desire for the game to receive more recognition and anticipation for future projects from the developer.",{"_223":299,"_225":300,"_227":300,"_228":301,"_230":302},"Amazement",0.005261180007515971,14,"Amazement was caused by the game's exceptional movement feel, its high polish, and the overall quality of its engaging mechanics. Players were particularly impressed by the emergent solutions in platforming puzzles and the unexpected high quality of the game.",{"_223":304,"_225":305,"_227":305,"_228":306,"_230":307},"Hope",0.004885381435550545,13,"Hope was primarily linked to the desire for more content, including sequels or additional games that would utilize the game's core moveset. Players also expressed hope for potential improvements or a Switch port, indicating a strong positive outlook for the game's future.",{"_223":309,"_225":310,"_227":310,"_228":311,"_230":312},"Mild frustration",0.004509582863585118,12,"Mild frustration stemmed from minor quality-of-life issues such as the map lacking a player pinpoint, confusing attack hitboxes, or repetitive soundtrack. 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The overall design, including the level design and replayability, also contributed to a sense of profound admiration and wonder.","gameInfo",{"_325":326,"_333":334,"_342":343},"usage",{"_327":328,"_329":330,"_331":332},"totalTokens",5773,"promptTokens",5127,"completionTokens",646,"gameCategories",[101,335,336,337,338,339,340,341],"3D Platformer","Metroidvania","Exploration","Character Progression","Endgame Content","Speedrunning","Character Customization","mostRequestedFeatures",[344,348,351,355,358,362,366,369,373,377],{"_223":345,"_227":346,"_230":347},"More content (areas, enemies, bosses)",0.8,"Players consistently desire more gameplay content, including new areas to explore, a greater variety of enemies, and more engaging boss encounters, as the current game length is perceived as too short.",{"_223":349,"_227":346,"_230":350},"Improved map system and in-game navigation guidance","The current map is uninformative, leading to players getting lost. Players desire a more helpful map and clearer, subtle in-game cues for progression without sacrificing open-ended exploration.",{"_223":352,"_227":353,"_230":354},"DLC or expansion content",0.6,"Players express a strong desire for official downloadable content or expansions to extend the game's experience.",{"_223":356,"_227":353,"_230":357},"Sequels","Many players hope for future games featuring the protagonist Sybil or similar gameplay from the developer.",{"_223":359,"_227":360,"_230":361},"Expanded story and lore",0.5,"Players found the narrative minimal and vague, desiring more depth and world-building.",{"_223":363,"_227":364,"_230":365},"Refined wall kick/jump mechanics",0.4,"Players reported issues with inconsistency and precision in the wall kick and wall jump mechanics, leading to frustration.",{"_223":367,"_227":364,"_230":368},"Improved tutorials and initial player guidance","Players found the game's mechanics unintuitive and poorly explained, especially early on, desiring better onboarding.",{"_223":370,"_227":371,"_230":372},"More varied music tracks",0.3,"The limited variety of music tracks can become monotonous during extended play sessions.",{"_223":374,"_227":375,"_230":376},"Modding tools (e.g., map editor)",0.2,"Players expressed interest in tools to facilitate custom content creation and community-driven expansion.",{"_223":378,"_227":346,"_230":379},"Fix control settings reset bug","A significant bug causes control settings to reset or become corrupted upon relaunching the game, severely impacting player experience.","summary",[382,383,384,385,386,387],"Exceptional movement and platforming","Outstanding value and experience","Charming retro aesthetic","Confusing navigation and backtracking","Game is too short","Weak and unengaging combat","result_at",["D",1753456872518],"result_stats",{"_392":393,"_394":395,"_410":411,"_412":413,"_414":415,"_416":122,"_417":393},"totalReviews",2000,"featureCounts",{"_396":397,"_398":399,"_400":401,"_402":403,"_404":405,"_406":407,"_408":409},"emotions",2722,"miscPoints",490,"gameplayPoints",1300,"negativePoints",1933,"positivePoints",5397,"performancePoints",38,"recommendationPoints",956,"totalNegative",64,"totalPositive",1294,"totalHelpfulReviews",1358,"totalProtestReviews","totalFilteredReviews","results",[219],"queue","game_category",[423,425,427,429,431,433,435,437],{"_28":424,"_12":101},"f6bc5b1d-c1f8-444a-bd9f-5b98f84fd33b",{"_28":426,"_12":335},"da3ffca8-dda4-44bb-99e2-7e6d1e21c29d",{"_28":428,"_12":336},"ce9f857b-c868-4c66-bfd0-737343db7676",{"_28":430,"_12":337},"1bcbd065-9d24-4f95-a4fa-d71f93bed139",{"_28":432,"_12":338},"93cf5fc0-f36a-4f23-befd-8546587b20a1",{"_28":434,"_12":339},"a267e7f1-35cc-4a89-a1c4-0a8f13e05279",{"_28":436,"_12":340},"a1cd9c7c-089c-4a9d-bb4d-87b62c091913",{"_28":438,"_12":341},"714d0b93-9f81-4c2a-8242-81940e58211c","jsonLd",{"_441":442,"_443":444,"_445":446,"_465":466,"_468":469,"_473":474,"_475":476,"_477":476,"_478":479},"@context","https://schema.org","@type","Review","itemReviewed",{"_443":447,"_12":13,"_448":449,"_147":450,"_451":452,"_453":454,"_455":456},"VideoGame","image","https://vaporlens.app/og-image/2365810","https://vaporlens.app/app/2365810/pseudoregalia","gamePlatform","PC (Steam)","genre","Video Game","aggregateRating",{"_443":457,"_458":459,"_460":461,"_462":116,"_463":415,"_464":415},"AggregateRating","ratingValue",95,"bestRating",100,"worstRating","ratingCount","reviewCount","reviewRating",{"_443":467,"_458":459,"_460":461,"_462":116},"Rating","author",{"_443":470,"_12":471,"_147":472},"Organization","VaporLens","https://vaporlens.app","reviewBody","Exceptional movement and platforming\nOutstanding value and experience\nCharming retro aesthetic\nConfusing navigation and backtracking\nGame is too short\nWeak and unengaging combat","datePublished","2025-07-21","dateModified","publisher",{"_443":470,"_12":471,"_147":472},"actionData","errors"]

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