PSYCRON is an Action, Adventure, and Platformer game for PC published by Mothware in 2021. Very small and simple, but such a nice Metroidvania!
PSYCRON PC Game 2021 review:
The action and movement are superb, and the skillset was rather unique, particularly the dash upgrade, probably my favorite one. The music is also great, with a blend of genres to add some life to the decrepit atmosphere.
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PSYCRON is a 2D action Metroidvania where you try and escape the deep space scientific research vessel CEREMOS. Explore four wildly different areas as you fight strange enemies, acquire upgrades that change how you traverse the station and discover what happened to the crew of the CEREMOS as you try to escape.
Short and sweet Metroidvania: exploration is great and movement is surprisingly smooth, leaving the player satisfied with every major upgrade they find. The bosses are well designed and quite unique, and there are interesting little cinematic sequences that help improve the atmosphere. Oh, and the music is all bangers so that’s a plus. Overall a fun world to search through. With that thought, the game is somewhat short, and I felt that the last boss came rather abruptly. Even so, replay value does exist, if you want to try for faster times, more items, what have you.
Pros of PSYCRON:
- Run, jump and shoot your way through CEREMOS. Many parts of the station are inaccessible until the right ability or weapon is found; a thorough exploration of the station’s four areas is essential to escape!
- Every upgrade changes how you tackle both combat and exploration.
- Dynamic bosses will test both your platforming and aiming skills as you make your way through the station. Venture across four distinct areas to find a way out.
- PSYCRON features a soundtrack that draws inspiration from classic Metroidvanias while combining elements of Jazz and Acid to create a score that is both atmospheric and memorable.
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Basic System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U
- Memory: 300 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 125 MB of available space
