The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition

Pretty cool aesthetic. I like the Eldritch theme that's going on through the game. There are a lot of interesting ideas going on in the game. I like the use of puzzles, but they do get tedious and aren't very difficult to figure out. The combat is the main con of the game with a very limited amount of enemy types and no differentiation on how to fight anything. Boss fights are a pretty big let down too. I think there is enough here to recommend this game to the biggest of Metroidvania enthusiasts.

Developed and published by Plot Twist, The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Definitive Edition delivers a distinctive fusion of Metroidvania exploration, detective storytelling, and psychological horror wrapped in a world inspired by cosmic terror and occult mysteries. Rather than focusing solely on combat or platforming, the game builds its identity around uncovering hidden truths through investigation, exploration, and supernatural abilities. The Definitive Edition represents a substantial refinement of the original release, introducing upgraded combat mechanics, smoother traversal, expanded puzzles, improved enemy behavior, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements that create a more polished and satisfying experience. The story follows Benedict Fox, a detective linked to a mysterious demonic companion who grants him the extraordinary ability to enter Limbo, a surreal dimension formed from the memories of the recently deceased. What begins as the investigation of a brutal family tragedy quickly unfolds into a larger conspiracy involving secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and unimaginable horrors. The narrative steadily reveals its mysteries through environmental storytelling, c…

I'm not a big fan of metroidvanias, but—well, i'll be honest, it reminded me of Malevolent, so I bought it. so far, I haven't been disappointed, though i think I'm only about 30% of the way through as of writing this. the game is a little roughshod in parts, though i haven't had any of the bugs that others have mentioned. the english voice acting is... it's fine. let's be real, though: the game is a) Polish and b) very indie, the fact that it has a full english dub [i]at all[/i] (let alone a halfway-decent one) ought to be considered a bonus. I like the Companion's voice, he's very Venom (lol). some of the menus are a bit cumbersome, and it definitely wants you to play with a controller (but they actually let you fully rebind it - THANK YOU 🙏), but i don't have any complaints about the gameplay. call me basic but i do love me a good timed parry combo. i also really appreciate that they let you turn off some of the most unbearable metroidvania aspects specifically separate from puzzle difficulty. i'm absolutely a "game that needs 10 pages of notes" kinda gal, not so big on "game that kills you every 30 seconds." (i will grant that "I don't like metroidvanias, but i like this game…

chill game

Amazing game, good concept with great story

Some great ideas, terribly implemented. Cool aesthetics and lore, terrible gameplay. Buggy, unclear, unfinished.