Marsmare: Alienation

This very short microvania is really boring to play. It isn't very exploratory - mostly funneling you one way.

Great little metroidvania.

Super fun mini-metroidvania! You are basically running through an interconnected spaceship, slowly gaining new abilites (I think there was about 4), grabbing collectibles, killing enemies, and making your way to the escape ship. It's very simple but it does it all well. I was really happy that it has a map, not only perfecly detailed for navigation but also marks missing items, doors, etc. So, it's a good game for my fellow completionists. If you enjoy 1-2 hour metroidvanias, this is totally worth the price. If you want other games like this, check out 100 Pumpkins 1 and 2, Satan Loves Cake, Tank-o, or LXD Red Honey (the last three are only on itch.io).

I am waiting for this game to arrive on ZX Spectrum Next and backed the kickstarter. Its now arrived on Steam as a stop gap (and to help with development on Next), Won't say no to a free Steam key while I wait!! You can switch between ZX Spectrum graphics and "Next" in the settings. Great soundtrack, lovely retro graphics and addictive gameplay. Well done guys!

Solid metroidvania... although I have to admit, I got stumped within the first ten minutes of playing this one, and could not figure out how to progress. Obviously, this is not my preferred genre of game, lol.

banger