Just beat this game last night. The pixelated art is very fluid, and the combat his quick and responsive. You learn REALLY quickly the tradeoff between a big swing and a quick cancel. There are multiple upgrades and skill unlocks to hunt, and a number of different ways to build your Arbiter to meet the situation in front of you. (My favorite was screen-clearing mobs with massive Aftershocks while using my Gunchucks!) The story is light, but there are choices you can make to engage you in the main character. The voice acting REALLY sells the main character. I was fondly reminded of playing Super Metroid during this game, and thankful that it wasn't so frustrating and endless as Dead Cells.

Nothing new to the genre, Difficulty made by having swarming ennemies on screen, bosses are fun but that is the only good point of the game. Made to the Gas area and decided Ive seen enough.

Foregone is a polished linear action platformer that immediately brought to mind the visual style and fast-paced combat of Dead Cells. While it doesn’t quite match the roguelike complexity of its inspiration, it delivers a satisfying experience with tight controls. The progression system is well-designed, offering intuitive weapon upgrades and loadout customization that caters to a variety of playstyles. No particular boss fight stood out as highly challenging. I think I possibly died once to a couple bosses. Overall, it’s a solid pick for fans of action platformers who enjoy slick combat, clean visuals, and a more structured, linear gameplay experience. I picked this up during the summer sale for 75% off.