Don’t let this one pass you by, like we did.
Given how many games arrive on Switch each week, we can surely be forgiven for missing the odd gem here and there. We’ve tried whenever possible in the past to retrospectively right this wrong, and today, we’re looking to shed a little light on Kharon’s Crypt – Even Death May Die, an utterly fantastic retro-style adventure that looks like a gothic, Dark Souls-inspired take on Zelda but has plenty of unique ideas of its own.
First up, those visuals. The team behind the game has clearly opted for a Game Boy Color look for this one; while we doubt a real GBC could achieve some of the fancier visual effects, it’s still brilliantly authentic. The Zelda vibe is clear to see, too – from the way the dungeons are rendered to the map screen and visually-similar inventory management, it really does feel like you’re playing a dark, sinister take on Nintendo’s famous series.
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