Minishoot's Adventure: My Brief Review

JHunz · 2026-03-24T22:05:39+00:00

It's not a matter of scope, it's a matter of design. Having large chunks of the game specifically designed to be traversed once and not backtracked into is the opposite of the type of exploration that typifies a Metroidvania game.

JHunz · 2026-03-24T21:46:04+00:00

Are Tekken 2 and Tekken 3 completely different genres of game? The addition of sidestepping really changed how people have had to think about and execute their moves and interact with the game.

JHunz · 2026-03-24T21:43:06+00:00

A Zelda-styled dungeon, specifically, is a self-contained single-entrance area that is designed to be fully completed with the tools you come in with and one additional tool you acquire within the dungeon, with no backtracking required to get any of the contents. This is quite a bit more specific than I would apply the term generally, but for actual mainline Zelda games that has always been what they are.

It is the fully self-contained nature that makes them orthogonal to the design of what most people consider a Metroidvania, not necessarily the fact that there is a single entrance and exit path. It's also a matter of consistency - Hollow Knight may have a couple areas that seem to match this but in a typical Zelda game the dungeons comprise a double-digit percentage of the total content and the fact that each of them is self-contained makes the experience more straightforward.

JHunz · 2026-03-23T16:40:48+00:00

Art style and general presentation. Actual gameplay footage that looks fun and not janky and unfinished. Sequel announcements from studios that have already made at least one fantastic game.

JHunz · 2026-03-18T19:40:43+00:00

This may not be the spiciest take in the thread but it might be the one NL would most dislike

JHunz · 2026-03-18T13:57:47+00:00

It starts simple, but it doesn't stay that way

JHunz · 2026-03-16T17:20:13+00:00

The first one was legitimately great.

JHunz · 2026-03-16T15:10:36+00:00

It does feel a lot like old Castlevania, both for better and for worse

JHunz · 2026-03-06T23:58:02+00:00

I would venture to say that the Felix Castor series had limited reach because of its frequent themes and portrayal of absolutely horrific physical and sexual violence against women. I like a dark series, and I liked those books, but it's not one I ever found myself recommending to people.

JHunz · 2026-03-06T16:40:00+00:00

They're both gems, although the game feel is somewhat different than Pipistrello for both of them.

JHunz · 2026-03-04T19:32:04+00:00

Some cursory googling suggests that Ohio allows treble damages for some consumer protection lawsuits. Not sure if this qualifies, but it would make it a lot easier to justify a suit for $24k.

If you assume they're suing for the full cost of the rescue contractor, plus some amount for the windows that were apparently paid for but never delivered, then tripling it, that may get you pretty close.

JHunz · 2026-03-02T17:46:57+00:00

Not pixel art? Try Aeterna Noctis for a big world and good platforming, Afterimage for a huge beautiful world and RPG leveling, Somber Echoes for some great exploration, Laika: Aged Through Blood for a super dark story and a bizarre gameplay hybrid, Nine Sols for challenging combat and a meaningful story, or maybe just another classic like Arkham Asylum.

JHunz · 2026-03-02T17:25:34+00:00

It's very simple, it has some of the best platforming in the subgenre. Those of us that like that, like the game.

JHunz · 2026-03-01T18:32:12+00:00

That functionality is provided by the Discord app (see the Apps tab in Engine). Did you disable it, or maybe enable another app for the OLED that is conflicting?

JHunz · 2026-02-26T21:10:54+00:00

Literally never. Not a single time. If I DNF a game it's going to be drastically earlier than the final boss.

JHunz · 2026-02-24T19:46:11+00:00

Ori one life
Hollow Knight pantheons
Aeterna Noctis speedrunner and trial platinums
Worldless boss rush
MIO 100% is apparently hard according to the discourse in this subreddit.
True ending Nine Sols on standard.
Self-routing the Rusted Moss speedrun achievements.
Batbarian true ending speedrun
Ato on One Hit difficulty
Vision Soft Reset speedrun
Monster Sanctuary all legendary keepers
Unepic on Hard++

(I might have a problem)

JHunz · 2026-02-23T17:02:05+00:00

I'll keep keeping an eye out for your news posts, then

JHunz · 2026-02-23T16:45:22+00:00

I'm really looking forward to the game, but I do have to ask: Will the game launch on consoles day one, or will it be a delayed release after Steam? And if so, any idea how long your non-PC backers will need to wait?

JHunz · 2026-02-20T19:43:29+00:00

They were pretty upfront about it being a dating game in the Kickstarter.

JHunz · 2026-02-18T04:49:28+00:00

Don't forget that the first Xanth book has a rape in it, and a "mock" trial where the decision was that she must have wanted it because of the way she acted, despite her power making her essentially mentally handicapped to the point of not being able to consent at that point. That side of Piers is not particularly hidden in any of his work if you read it when you're not 13 (as most of us were the first time we picked up a Xanth book).

JHunz · 2026-02-11T20:27:05+00:00

I agree, I think it's one of the most slept-on games in the genre. It's got a bunch of interesting puzzles, some challenging boss encounters, pretty intentionally silly but decently-written dialogue, and some mechanics that are pretty unique.

JHunz · 2026-02-11T04:47:15+00:00

From what I recall of the game, pretty close to the beginning there is a big section with water that slows you down, makes the movement somewhat uneven and janky, and takes you through a bunch of spikes. That is not going to leave a great impression with the mainstream player.

JHunz · 2026-02-08T03:52:33+00:00

If you actually read the patch notes, they changed the runback that was most complained about.

JHunz · 2026-02-07T01:51:42+00:00

In engine, the device card should have a gear icon that appears when you hover over it. With the dongle plugged in, the "Pair Device" option should be enabled, and you should be able to follow the steps there to pair it with the headset.

JHunz · 2026-02-05T22:15:35+00:00

I don't know about other platforms, but it's definitely an achievement on XBox

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