Hitodama is a classical Metroidvania. Everything in this quest is unique and no reminiscent of Zelda at all, which speaks a lot about the amount of work that has been put into it. I like the concept of having magic instead of weapons, kind of gives an RPG feeling to it.
While the game is very polished, it feels a little sterile. Tilesets and layout overall is a little PacMan-esque, and also the sound feels like you are playing on a Commodore 64. While some people may like this, I didn't find this feature very appealing. There is some lacking atmosphere and immersion, and all you do is kill everything and advance to the next screen. The puzzles are okay, but a lot of them are about finding secret passages on the walls, so you end up shooting every wall tile to discover some potential passages. Also enemies have too much HP. You have to hit to an average of four times per enemy to kill them, and having 6 enemies in a screen means that you have to spend some time hitting and evading.
Hitodama
Overview
Feature Quest
Creator: Aevin Genre: Metroidvania Added: 27 Aug 2014 Updated: 20 Aug 2019 ZC Version: 2.50 Downloads: 1453 Rating[?]: |
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Information
Hitodama is a metroidvania quest featuring a big Labyrinth, unique characters, magic spells, and a completely original tileset.
Important: Download the enhanced music pack here.
Important: Download the enhanced music pack here.
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Description
Features
For some supplementary info and a list of key changes this update brings, please see the forum topic here.
For discussion of the series and a casual place to hang out, you can also join the Labyrinth Discord server.
- Explore a giant Labyrinth with many unique areas
- Collect magic spells to best your foes and open the way forward
- Face off against mysterious and sisnister opponents
- Uncover countless secrets within the Labyrinth's walls
- Select difficulty to match your own challenge preference and skill level
For some supplementary info and a list of key changes this update brings, please see the forum topic here.
For discussion of the series and a casual place to hang out, you can also join the Labyrinth Discord server.
Update 8/14/2019
Story
While out walking one night, Hito spots strange, colored flames in the darkness. When he follows them, he is spirited away to the Labyrinth, an enormous dungeon where he'll have to use all of his wits to escape.
Tips & Cheats
- Use your spells! Smart spell use can make seemingly impossible situations a breeze.
- If you find things too difficult, spend some time searching for upgrades
- Odd color patterns or textures in the walls can hint at secrets
- Bosses are about pattern recognition and finding weak points and safe spots. If you rush in with guns blazing, you're going to have a bad time
- If you're feeling overwhelmed, try reducing difficulty from the warp point menu
Credits
Please clear the game for a full list of credits.
I wanted to give a special mention to Russ. He put in a huge amount of effort for this update, as well as the underlying Yuurand system. Without him, this update would not be what it is now, and likely would have never been finished at all. He is not only a partner in my quest-making, but a personal confidant and inspiration for me in game making and life in general. I truly can't thank him enough.
Special thanks also goes to Moosh and Evan for scripting support, brainstorming, and repeated test runs.
And, of course, thanks to all the fans of Yuurand, Hitodama, and Yuurei for your continued interest and support.
I wanted to give a special mention to Russ. He put in a huge amount of effort for this update, as well as the underlying Yuurand system. Without him, this update would not be what it is now, and likely would have never been finished at all. He is not only a partner in my quest-making, but a personal confidant and inspiration for me in game making and life in general. I truly can't thank him enough.
Special thanks also goes to Moosh and Evan for scripting support, brainstorming, and repeated test runs.
And, of course, thanks to all the fans of Yuurand, Hitodama, and Yuurei for your continued interest and support.