Review: forma.8 (Nintendo Switch)

forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.

Pros:

• Very nice abstract graphics.
• 611MB Download size.
• Vibration-on/off.
• Four save slots.
• Save and exit.
• Basic helpful button prompts.
• The game feels very much like you discover how to play.
• Big beautiful worlds to explore.
• Puzzles are littered throughout.
• Many enemy types.
• Metroidvania inspired gameplay.
• Collect new attacks and powerups.
• Boss fights.
• Charming soundtrack.
• Very atmospheric and surprisingly chilled.
• Fresh take on the genre.
• Perfect fit for the Switch.
• Easy to learn controls.
• A lot of fun to play.

Cons:

• Loading times.
• Doesn’t explain much at all.
• Controls feel floaty.
• Can feel lost.
• Little replayability.