A few notes from playing the demo; It looks really nice but anyone can see that from a trailer. The movement of character and projectiles is unique and fun. Unfortunately the spam clicking left button and controls during combat suck and cause wrist pain. I really didn't like the metroidvainia puzzle elements cause i never like backtracking and all ways have a hard time solving puzzles. Every real ... read more
Description:Aquaria is a 2D sidescrolling computer game by independent game company Bit Blot. It won the Seumas McNally grand prize from the Independent Games Festival in March 2007.[1] It was released on the 7th of December, 2007[2] after more than two years of development. A Mac port was released November 12, 2008[3], courtesy of Ambrosia SoftwAquaria is a 2D sidescrolling computer game by independent game company Bit Blot. It won the Seumas McNally grand prize from the Independent Games Festival in March 2007.[1] It was released on the 7th of December, 2007[2] after more than two years of development. A Mac port was released November 12, 2008[3], courtesy of Ambrosia Software. An updated version of the game was released on Steam on December 15, 2008[4]; it is equivalent to the 1.1.1 patched version of the original release, but with the addition of 27 Steam Achievements. A new patch (version 1.1.2) is currently in the works.... (more)(less)
“A few notes from playing the demo; It looks really nice but anyone can see that from a trailer. The movement of character and projectiles is unique and fun. Unfortunately the spam clicking left button and controls during combat suck and cause wrist pain. I really didn't like the metroidvainia puzzle elements cause i never like backtracking and all ways have a hard time solving puzzles. Every real gamer aught to try at least the demo for the game's unique features.” read more
"Merman
The merman is pretty capable for a minor enemy, and he'll never miss an opportunity to remind you. It makes holding a real conversation with the guy incredibly frustrating.
Main Attack: Fires water blast at enemies
Special Attack: Temporarily goes off stage, returning out of the blue elsewhere to attack off-guard combatants
Recovery: Shoots a powerful spray of water below it and propels itself diagonally upward"
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Naija
Amy's hyper-assertive and lively personality may be one of the types I'm drawn to in the other gender, but I'm also sort of intrigued by the calm, mystical, somewhat detached personality. When I first got into Greek mythology I found myself fascinated when looking at sculpture of the gods and goddesses, mystified by their blank expressions and awestruck by what I imagined to be a higher form of existence. I suppose having something in common with another is important, but fitting them l"
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Why I Can't Play It
I don't have access to any computers fit for PC gaming. Plus I'd like to play Eternal Daughter first since it was Derek Yu's first Metroidvania and I always like to have a chronological experience with games I intend to review.
My Thoughts
This one looks seriously killer. It may potentially cause me to make room for another spot on my list of best Metroidvanias ever (alongside Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Kirby & the Amazing Mirr"
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