Like In Years Gets Close To Perfection
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Minishoot Adventures, a twin-stick metroidvania released in 2024, has gained renewed attention with its console ports, especially on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, where its gameplay and visuals shine even brighter.
- The game features exceptional twin-stick controls that feel intuitive from the start, allowing players to deftly navigate bullet-hell style combat as a tiny spaceship in a corrupted 2D world.
- Exploration is reminiscent of classic 2D Zelda games, with a large open world, upgrade progression, and challenging but fair boss fights that encourage strategic revisits to previously inaccessible areas.
- Minishoot Adventures stands out for its wordless storytelling, charming character animations, and detailed environments, creating a rich atmosphere despite minimal dialogue.
- Developed by just two French cousins, the game is praised for its difficulty options and accessibility features, is available on multiple platforms including Xbox, PS5, and Switch, and is also included on Game Pass at an affordable price.
