BIOMORPH

Refinement and variety... that's what Biomorph brings to the metroidvania genre. Adding the ability to switch between your enemies was genius. Each having its own impact on puzzle solving, traversal, and combat. Swapping out different moves to customize your build added another wrinkle to the game that is often absent in others. I am a huge fan of metroidvanias and this one made that love for them grow even more. The only real complaint that I have is all the ill place teleporters and the backtracking. These two things are common in most other offerings and would have been nice to see a remedy for it. Other than that, great game.

Becoming slain creatures gives the game a genuinely unique spin on dark action platformers. Solving clever puzzles while navigating stunning hand drawn environments feels deeply satisfying. Defeating enemies lets you absorb distinct forms, unlocking traversal abilities and unleashing powerful combat skills. The sci‑fi aesthetic looks gorgeous, offering highly readable silhouettes against beautifully ruined backgrounds. Upgrading melee and ranged weapons creates meaningful combat flexibility. Meeting quirky non‑playable characters adds charm and helps rebuild a sprawling fallen civilization. Fights carry real weight, giving boss encounters a strong sense of challenge. Reconstructing the central town provides a fun progression loop alongside standard exploration. Exploring the vast, interconnected map rewards careful observation with secrets and upgrades. Returning to previous areas reveals fresh challenges, since mimicked monsters learn new powers over time. Experiencing the fluid platforming and meaty action delivers lasting enjoyment for fans of nonlinear exploration.

A good Metroidvania with one really clever idea — and one really frustrating problem. I enjoyed my time with Biomorph. The platforming feels good overall, the world has some nice variety, and the different areas keep things visually interesting. The boss fights are fairly easy, with simple patterns, so don’t expect anything too challenging. The transformation mechanic is probably the most interesting thing about the game. The idea itself is great, but unfortunately it’s also the game’s biggest weakness. You often have to travel all the way back to a save point just to change your form, then repeat the same route again. After a while, this becomes more annoying than fun, especially when you’re only doing it because the game requires a specific form to progress. Despite that, Biomorph is still a solid and enjoyable Metroidvania. I had a good time with it and would recommend it, just don’t expect anything extraordinary. 7/10 Played entirely in handheld mode on the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme.

The controls aren't tight enough, and the level design is repeating and obtuse. It's not fun to backtrack and try to find which hole I missed in order to progress. This is a shame, because the base mechanics are interesting - bad execution over a good idea.

Amazing metroidvania. Hollow Knight-ish, but has its own gameplay unique features. I wish the world could be bigger! Hope there will be Part 2!

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