A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
NourishingAge · PEGI 7
Respect
92
Nourish
68
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytime
On failure
Punishing: a death costs progress or a long way back
- Steam tag “Souls-like” (4307 votes)
- Souls-like: dying costs your progress and a run back to your body
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Exploration” (3143 votes)
- Wikipedia: built around exploration
Problem solving
- Steam tag “Metroidvania” (5623 votes)
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (2799 votes)
Motor skills and rhythm
- Steam tag “Platformer” (4242 votes)
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