![]() ![]() Other trappings of Metroidvania style games are here as well. He couldn’t really hit flying enemies too well, so he was at a huge disadvantage in most rooms. I found myself usually using Algus or Kyuli to traverse through the tower as Arias just got hit way too often for my comfort. Though, not all characters are created equal in this model. The Bloodstained series has a tendency to use this mechanic, but I would say that it is done a lot better in Astalon Tears of the Earth. Now don’t get me wrong, this party mechanic is not new. And Algus can shoot through walls with his magic attacks, which can help clear wall enemies Kyuli has a wall jump ability for reaching higher ledges. Arias can cut through vine walls opening passages. Each of your party members has unique abilities to help traverse the rooms of the dungeon. Classic Metroidvania With a TwistĪstalon: Tears of the Earth is a really fine tuned Metroidvania to say the least. But there is a secret within the group, as Algus has made a pact with the demon Epimetheus, which allows for the death loop within the tower until your goal is complete. All with the goal of saving their village. You climb the tower as a band of three characters: Arias the knight, Kyuli the ranger, and Algus the mage, against the Black Knight. A tower full of gorgons and what appears to be the source of the poisoning of the village the main characters hail from. ![]() The story for Astalon: Tears of the Earth takes place within the Tower of Serpents. Let’s not waste anymore time and dive into this review for Astalon: Tears of the Earth. Typically make it a point to play each one and getting the chance to review Astalon: Tears of the Earth, is really exciting. As anyone who has read my previous reviews would know, I am a huge fan of games in this genre. ![]() I was actually excited the moment I first saw the trailer for this game. Introducing: Astalon: Tears of the Earth ReviewĪstalon: Tears of the Earth is one of the newest 2D Action Platformers on the market. ![]()
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