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Credits:

Kaleidio - Programming https://kaleidio.itch.io/

Pheonix - Design https://pheo-nix.itch.io/

Holden_G - Art https://holden-g.itch.io/

DeltaMudkip - Sound https://deltamudkip.itch.io/

DEATH IS AN OPPORTUNITY:

Fresh out of death

Your shade is granted an adventure of an after-lifetime; servitude to Charon, who's souls have strayed from his docks.

Ghastly abilities only come to those who are dead

Using the Spectral Chains, you can leech the life off of fallen foes to better your own shade.  Other abilities are to be found as you venture forth!

Hunt down the dastardly King Sisyphus 

He has cheated death not once, twice, but three times.  The boulder that cursed him once before; now he wields it as a weapon.  

Ready yourself with Oboli coin

Use coins of the dead to find new strength, if you commerce with Charon himself that is.

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Wonderfully charming game! Aesthetically very pleasing, the music is next level, and the setting makes for an engaging player experience.

Some critique and feedback:

  • Before the dash is unlocked, the character feels very sluggish. I didn’t find the dash for quite some time, which made my exploration feel slow and unrewarding at times.
  • The shop system felt a little undercooked. My original criticism here was going to be that I had no idea how many coins I had or what my upgrades were doing, but I replayed and saw I had an inventory button. Personally, I would have preferred my coins and souls visible without opening another UI, and I’d have liked to know what upgrades were doing prior to purchase.

With that out the way, I want to reiterate that I really enjoyed Obolus. Making a metroidvania for a jam is a bold move but it paid off. Props to the team!