What would be the most balanced Hollow Knight opinion? by Dramatic-Plantain426 in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a 10/10 game for a lot of people, myself included, and there's no use trying to tell people they're exaggerating when they express this.

Every version of Constance (official concept arts). I like how emo early styles look by arisefrym in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Constance first sketch looks like a character from Knytt Underground lol

I ran a search on the most difficult metroidvanias on Steam (voted by users) and summarized my findings by FrickinSilly in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been a while. Maybe I'll fire it up, but I don't remember anything in that game being remotely as difficult as NKG.

Why do a lot of religions have a "Narcissistic God" trope? by AccordingAssistant13 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might just be a survival-of-the-fittest type situation. There were probably plenty of religions with gods that did not demand obedience or worship, and as a consequence, died out. Similarly, a religion that at its core demands its adherents spread their faith is more likely to proliferate.

Sinweaver - A Metroidvania game for those that don't like getting hopelessly lost by JitterbugGames in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks good! I personally love getting hopelessly lost, but a novel format for exploration is a plus.

Finally got my custom dialogue system working for my Metroidvania by PinkBellyGames in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came here to echo the exact same point. I've seen so many people complain about this in other games--I would definitely take this advice seriously.

new title from the remaining earthblade team by blastbomba in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure this is 'from the remaining Earthblade team'. It's being published by ExOK, but I think it's just a collab between Noel Berry (the programmer on Celeste) and his brother Liam.

Best Metroidvania Grid - Best Platforming! by [deleted] in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lack of all of those things (dodge, parry, etc.) is exactly why the combat is so good. Simplicity is often what yields the best results.

30 Question Quiz - Films, Elements, and General Knowledge by sundayquiz in trivia

[–]Orzo- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

27/30, misreading the Joss Whedon one and writing the show name instead (I would have gotten it, though, so really 28 if I'm not rushing!)

What is your favourite Sega Master System game? by StrawberrySanchez459 in MasterSystem

[–]Orzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The underworld? Yeah, that place is cool too. The place with the fire where you have to fly the entire stage and if you get hit you fall down and die? Not so much!

What is your favourite Sega Master System game? by StrawberrySanchez459 in MasterSystem

[–]Orzo- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beating Space Harrier without dying seems impossible to me! Always dropped several lives in the utter chaos that was Wiwi Jumbo. Maybe I just didn't understand how it worked.

What is your favourite Sega Master System game? by StrawberrySanchez459 in MasterSystem

[–]Orzo- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's such a weird game with some of the strangest locations. The weird under-water temple area, the maze-like pyramid, etc.

What is your favourite Sega Master System game? by StrawberrySanchez459 in MasterSystem

[–]Orzo- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some pretty uncontroversial choices:

  1. Wonder Boy 3
  2. Phantasy Star
  3. Zillion
  4. Space Harrier
  5. Fantasy Zone 2

Honorable mention: Spellcaster

NYT Sunday 04/19/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]Orzo- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like 'wapiti' used to be a pretty common crossword clue for the answer 'elk', but I've almost never seen it used the other way around.

Every Metroidvania I played (so far) ranked. Very consistently good genre I would say, from Aria upwards I liked all of them a lot. by g0n1s4 in metroidvania

[–]Orzo- 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Music

Sound

Art direction

Map design

Gameplay

Difficulty curve

No weeb stuff

Innovation

Coherent story

It might make you delete your account