Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is a gorgeous-looking metroidvania title with smooth controls and a deep story. It&s;s a bit short to play through, but it is an enjoyable experience."

"The narrative facet and its lack of ambition distance it from the best of the genre, but in the rest of the sections the gears of Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder are perfectly placed and give rise to a metroidvania as …"

"Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is fun, engaging, and brimming with intricate details."

"Ultimately, Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is a game that will likely appeal to fans of the genre, especially those who appreciate strong art direction and well-designed worlds. If you can accept that this game is short and far from perfect, …"

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is a metroidvania that stands out for its solid narrative and a gameplay whose mechanics slightly manage to make it stand out among its peers. A petit metroidvania that can brighten up a weekend, since it …"

"Despite Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder&s;s gameplay and story pitfalls, it remains an enjoyable romp."

"I honestly couldn’t be happier with how Gestalt: Steam and Cinder turned out. For the couple of years that I’ve been anticipating its release, the end result is even better than expected, which is saying a lot considering the oversaturation …"

"Although it falters in the storytelling department, it is a short but enjoyable steampunk adventure with its exquisite graphics and successful use of the essentials of the metroidvania genre."

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder features a captivating steampunk setting with visuals inspired by the 32-bit era, but fails to deliver a memorable metroidvania experience. Despite its competent agile action and precise controls, the linear progression and lack of creativity in …"

"Despite occasional bouts of excessive linearity, Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder firmly establishes itself as one of the most captivating 2D metroidvanias we’ve experienced. Its exceptional gameplay and richly crafted characters, both in design and personality, will immediately immerse you in …"

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder could be just another metroidvania, but it goes much further than that. It manages to maintain solid gameplay tied to an intriguing story. Highly recommended."

"A typical Metroidvania, with an emphasis on storytelling and pixel-art graphics, Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder quenches the insatiable thirst of fans of the genre, but it doesn&s;t impress anywhere."

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder looks and plays the part of a competent action game. However, its heart lies more in its narrative. While I admire the ambition, Gestalt left me asking, both as a game and as a story, one …"

"It turns out I’m an absolute sucker for a well-crafted metroidvania. Crunchy combat, smooth progression, and gorgeous aesthetics all keep me locked in place for a complete playthrough. It took ages to get a grip on that bloody dodge-roll, but …"

"Gestalt: Steam and Cinder shines in its simplicity without any of its components feeling watered-down. The story and its lead character shine and work well alongside a great feeling set of attacks and abilities. For this being a studio&s;s first …"

"All in all, if you like action platformers, you’ll love Gestalt: Steam and Cinder. It’s a shorter affair, to be sure, but it explodes with love for the genre, and the developers have put a lot of heart and soul …"

"Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder! It has a story that left me a little frustrated by the end, but the way there was full of good mechanical writing, solid character development, and a healthy …"

"Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is a good metroidvania that lacks any significant flaws, but at the same time has a hard time excelling at anything beyond its gorgeous pixel art. A solid choice if you&s;re a fan of the genre, …"

"Despite a few odd design choices, Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is an enjoyable Metroidvania with an intriguing world, and exhilarating combat."

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is a charming metroidvania with a unique world that&s;s ultimately undone by its overstuffed and underwhelming storytelling."

"Aletheia also gradually attains a suite of powers that allow you to reach previously inaccessible areas, but backtracking grows tedious due to the barebones map and the limitations of fast travel. You can only teleport to and from a handful …"

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder has all the things that make a good metroidvania; even though it doesn&s;t take many risks, it has a solid floor and a well balanced gameplay. The story stops the flow of the game a few …"

"Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is a rock-solid retro metroidvania that borrows some of the best aspects of its main inspirations."

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder pays homage to the games that came before it without falling into a nostalgia trap of repeating the same elements from those it draws inspiration from. Instead it tries to refine them into a new and …"

"Gestalt: Steam &a; Cinder is a good metroidvania for those wanting a middle-of-the-road metroidvania. Its steampunk aesthetic makes for a gorgeous and audibly delightful tale, its combat is as fluid as it they come, but my biggest concern is that …"