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A fast-paced, demanding Metroidvania and sequel to Aeterna Noctis, featuring a large interconnected map, hidden secrets and optional challenges. Its story is meant to be richer than the predecessor's.
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A surreal 2.5D soulslike Metroidvania set in a strange, organic world obsessed with anatomy. Combat centers on parrying and absorbing enemies, backed by interconnected exploration full of shortcuts and secrets.
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A surreal, dark action metroidvania where you absorb foes with tendrils made of hands and wield their forms as molds. Its bizarre, art-obsessed world rewards deep exploration.
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