Voidwrought is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world of cosmic horrors. In most genres, a game with incredible art, deep lore, precise controls, and awesome sound design would make for an unforgettable classic. But in the world with Hollow Knight and Blasphemous, that’s just the bar for entry.
Swedish developer Powersnake checked all the right Metroidvania boxes when making this game. Voidwrought looks great, controls well, builds a compelling, enigmatic world to explore, and has one of the best soundtracks of the year. It even innovates by adding base-building mechanics and refinements to the menus, most notably in the map section. But even with so much going for it, the game struggles to become more than the sum of its exceptional parts.
Our hero is a nameless, shapeshifting warrior whose body is made of cape and goo. After centuries of slumber, we’re called to awakening by the whispers of a blood-red star. As soon as we burst free from the sacred ovum, we... Read more