This game is absolutely phenomenal. So much so that even after pirating it and playing about 10 hours, I decided to buy it. This game is absolutely worth the $15 asking price, and I couldn't in good conscience not support the creators of such a great game. First off, it is gorgeous. If you ever wanted to know what a steampunk-esque Victorian style city designed by sentient insects would look like... you're probably the only one... but once you see it, it is awe inspiring. This is a Metroidvania through and through, but it also carries a definite Dark Souls vibe. A once great civilization stood here, but all that remains of the inhabitants are the husks of the dead, and a smattering of intrepid explorers. Speaking of exploring, you'll be doing a LOT of it. This is another area where the game borrows from Dark Souls 1. There are lots of twisting passages that loop back to previous areas, opening shortcuts. Fortunately, the scenery is worth it. Even when said scenery screams "You do NOT want to be here!" You may have read about some technical shortcomings, such as frame stuttering. This has almost entirely been rectified as of version 1.0.1.4. I know it's still early in 2017, but so far this is the best game I've played this year.
