"zelda-like"

2021 · Action Adventure · PC / Steam

Death's Door is a tightly crafted action adventure that punches well above its two-person studio origins. The world design rewards curiosity with hidden paths and secrets tucked into every corner, the boss encounters each bring something distinct to the table, and the whole package is wrapped in an art style that makes its dark subject matter feel surprisingly warm. Combat simplicity and limited weapon variety keep it from reaching the heights of the genre's best, but the 10-12 hour runtime means it never overstays its welcome. Acid Nerve built something charming, polished, and worth every minute.

2013 · Action-Adventure

Oceanhorn is a competent action-adventure that found its perfect home on mobile before spreading to consoles where it struggled to hold its own. The visuals still impress for a game that started on phones, the music is unexpectedly good, and the core loop of exploring islands and collecting items scratches a particular itch. But simple combat, basic puzzles, and on-rails sailing prevent it from ever becoming more than an echo of its obvious inspiration. On a phone, with the right expectations, it's a solid way to spend eight or so hours. Measured against its aspirations, it falls short.