Alwa&s;s Legacy

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is a lighthearted Metroidvania that&s;s hard to put down once you start playing it. With tight gameplay that features an impressive amount of variety, I certainly recommend picking it up if you love exploring 2D worlds."

"Meroidvania games never get old. Unfortunately, there are plenty of games that do what Alwa&s;s Legacy does, but better. That&s;s not to say that this title from Elden Pixels is bad; it&s;s quite good. The issue is that despite the …"

"While not incredibly long, Alwa’s Legacy feels polished and complete, featuring quality dungeon design and a clever cast of characters."

"Alwa’s Legacy feels like a proper step up from the original title, still maintaining that excellent metroidvania level design and encouraging players who can think outside the box to sequence break and play at their own pace. While I do …"

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is a love letter to the Metroidvania genre and 16-bit gaming in general. It&s;s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In that case, Igarashi will be blushing. It doesn&s;t always make for a good game, …"

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is a great recommendation for anyone looking for a good metroidvania or just looking for a lovely adventure with creative puzzles. Even its few defects are compensated when we think of the experience that is offered. With 16-bit …"

"Would I recommend Alwa’s Legacy? Yes, a hundred times over, yes. It is fun from the very beginning to end, and invites you to explore the contents of its world without hand-holding or a curfew to pull you down."

"While the story goes nowhere and the final boss battle is a letdown, rewarding exploration, creative puzzles, handsome art, and appealing music make it a worthy purchase — particularly for enthusiasts who can&s;t get enough of the indie Metroidvania scene."

"Alwa’s Legacy is a smooth metroidvania with many creative moments. It is exciting to explore the kingdom of Alwa because of the non-linear progression, the diversity of moments, the many interesting puzzles and the map full of secrets. In addition, …"

"Retro gamers, rejoice! Alwa’s Legacy is finally available on the Nintendo Switch, and boy does it feel good being here. If you have a Pro controller, do not hesitate to hook this bad boy up to the TV and play …"

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is a pleasant little game that does a lot of things right, but nothing spectacularly. It&s;s fun, if a little forgettable."

"Alwa’s Legacy is a lovely little metroidvania game well worth sinking time into. The developers clearly took lots of time crafting this world, making the enemy encounters and puzzles count. They made a game that feels wholesome and Zoe is …"

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is a fun, beautiful adventure platformer fans of the genre will have a good time with."

"Games that aspire to capture the look and feel of earlier eras can be a mixed bag, but when executed well can be quite a treat..."

"The world needs more good Metroidvanias. And, if developers like Elden Pixels are in charge of bringing those to us, especially if they’re willing to continue growing as they have been, then we’re definitely in good hands."

"Whether or not you fancy yourself a platformer aficionado, Alwa&s;s Legacy should be on your playlist. It combines retro graphics with modern precision to create a wonderfully engaging experience that strikes a fun balance between platforming and puzzle solving."

"Alwa&s;s Legacy is an excellent example of how to do a proper sequel; it takes everything that the original did well and builds on it, adds in a few new ideas of its own, and corrects the issues that were …"

"When everything clicks into place, Alwa&s;s Legacy soars. The exploration is filled with brain-teasing challenges backed by a great chiptune soundtrack. Hiccups along the way, mostly due to some obtuse item uses, can bring the experience back to Earth, but …"

"Short but sweet, Alwa’s Legacy is a must for both retro fans and fans of quality, exciting Metroidvanias. The visuals tout some of the best pixel art on Switch and are joined with a killer soundtrack and sound design. With …"

"Alwa’s Legacy is a classic metroidvania with original elements and solid gameplay. It offers a well-crafted experience for fans of exploration and backtracking."

"Alwa&s;s Legacy may seem like more of the same, but several aspects of its design help it to stand out among its peers. Unfortunately, the manner in which it’s distinct is not always a good thing."

"If you need a Metroidvania in your life, it’s a good one. It’s simple to grasp and is very appropriate and playable for kids. It’s got a lot of charm. It’s just not very memorable for those of us who …"