Mindseize Review (Nintendo Switch)
MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one.
Pros:
- Fantastic pixel art graphics.
- 1.8gb download size.
- Seven save slots.
- Two game modes-story boss mode.
- Easy mode-on/off.
- Can rebind controls.
- General settings-screen shake, press left/right twice to dash, a pan camera on crouch, and weather/fog effects.
- Metroidvania platformer gameplay.
- Map uncovers as you play.
- Opening tutorial cave system with pop-ups later on or when something new is discovered.
- Six-way shooting.
- Save points-use to craft health items and suit upgrades, as well as each, save point acting as a save point.
- Metroid inspired by both gameplay and appearance.
- Can grab onto ledges.
- Earn new abilities as you play like sliding, wall jumping, and canceling actions.
- Enemies respawn when you leave the screen.
- Enemies drop cash and scrap that is used to buy upgrades and crafting.
- Different biomes housing different enemy types.
- Big boss battles.
- Damage numbers pop on screen.
- Solid responsive controls.
- No penalties for playing on easy.
- Overall map coverage percentage.
- Play how you want.
- A lot of fun to play.
- Really suits the portability aspect of the Nintendo Switch.
- Boss mode is a boss rush mode available after finishing the game.
- Drone-you have a sidekick and can buy new skins for them at save points.
Cons:
- No touchscreen support.
- Little guidance on how to progress.
- Difficulty spikes.
- Bosses can whack the difficulty up.
- A lot of tedious wall jumping sections or platforms that disappear and reappear.
- Flying enemies are terrible and have ridiculous hitboxes.
- Can stretch your patience in places for the backtracking
