Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin lets you experience the blend of Platform and Adventure game elements, developed and published by Konami. Both Single-player and Multiplayer modes are featured, and the game introduces the English voice-over first-time, outside of its main release in Japan. It takes place in the year 1944 in Europe, following the event of World War II and continues the story from the end of the previous release. The new antagonists and protagonists are introduced to the series and featured two-character gameplay discovered in the previous title. It takes the player in the 2D world where the player moves from a side-scroll view and during the gameplay, the player is capable of switching freely between two characters named as Charlotte and Jonathan. Lots of new challenging levels are here to test the durability, strength, and skills of the player. Like the previous games, there are multiple endings feature available, and the end of the game depends on the decision the player takes during the gameplay. The game has three modes such as Sisters Mode, Richter Mode, and Boss Rush Mode.
#1 Gex
Gex is a 1995 Side-scroll, Platformer, and Single-player video game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by BMG Interactive. The game is the first title in the series of Gex video games, and it introduces the player to the title character, a wisecracking gecko, who needs to venture through the world to take down Rez, the overlord of the dimension who struggles to make the hero into his new network known as Mascot. The story follows the title character named Gex, who embark on a journey to take down the antagonist. In the start, the player must control the hero and venture through twenty-four challenging levels contained in five different channels which serve as the game worlds, and each is full of platforming stages and ending with a boss fight. The goal of the player in each stage is to navigate and find hidden remotes which can be used to unlock further levels. Gex offers core features, arcade-style gameplay experience, platforming skills, and more. Check it out, if you love playing old classic games.
#2 Timespinner
Timespinner is a Role-playing, Adventure, Metroidvania, and Action video game developed by Lunar Ray Games and published by Chucklefish. The game takes place in the castle-themed environment where the player can move from a side-scroll perspective. The storyline revolves around a female protagonist, whose family was murdered in front of her and the ancient, powerful device was smashed, known as Timespinner. After that, the player is suddenly moved into a strange land, stranded with no hope of a return to home. During the gameplay, the player needs to use the power to control the time and must take revenge on the evil Lachiem Empire. In the game, the player has to navigate the connected world with impressively detailed pixel art environments. While playing the game, he can traverse between the barren present and vicious past to gather elemental magic orbs and mixing the power to smash enemies with spells and blades. There are befriend creatures available, known as Familiars, such as adorable dream dragon and must rain them to help him in battle. Don’t miss a chance to test your skills and timing with intense boss fights. Timespinner has core features such as Clobber Enemies, Discover beautifully Crafted World, Hidden Areas, and more.
#3 INMOST
INMOST is an Adventure, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Hidden Layer Games for multiple platforms. Throughout the game, the player takes on the role of a young girl who has to discover the mysteries by navigating through a world of dangers. The game has three main characters where every single character has unique skills and abilities.
A knight sets off into the depths of a castle, a child uncovers the past of an eerie house, and a wanderer searches for answers. Many unseen and dangerous enemies are on the way waiting for the girl. The player must solve environmental puzzles and utilize the character’s scythe and pickaxe to avoid a horde of enemies. Secret collectibles on the way also assist the player on his journey for progression.
The player can play the game in over 14 languages such as English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, etc. Dive into the story-driven adventure, explore the world, face multiple enemies, play many times, and unlock every character.