🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Fluid controls and core gameplay
Highly polished, enjoyable experience
Exemplary Metroidvania design
Major sequel improvements
Enhanced visual charm and world
Negatives:
Lacks predecessor's depth/challenge.
Broken, grindy game economy.
Performance problems and game crashes.
Tedious, uninspired level design.
Unfair, prolonged boss encounters.
Gameplay:
Extensive abilities and upgrade systems
Adjustable optional platforming challenges
Castlevania-inspired whip combat
Costly, optional fast travel
Varied death and economy impacts
Performance:
Excellent Linux performance
Recommendations:
Overwhelmingly Recommended Game
Accessible to Broad Audience
Miscellaneous:
Positive early impressions
Prequel, new player friendly
Optional grind items
Adjusted item costs
Solo developer achievement