This week’s IGP First Look heads to a realm where witches and nuns just aren’t getting along, and the only way to solve their squabbles is with swords. And fancy incense. But not pants.
In Minoria, a new title from Momodora series developer Bombservice, Sister Semilla is out to purify witches and save princesses, and she was in such a hurry that she didn’t seem to remember to bring pants. She’s got far too much work to do in cutting down strange beasts and dangerous spellcasters, though. Combat in the first few areas was definitely satisfying, with combos coming easily for those who love a good session of button mashing.
It almost felt a little too easy as I cut enemies down, but then I discovered that our poor nun dies from two or three hits, adding a great deal of tension to a fight. You can go from winning to dead so quickly that every instant feels fright with unease, yet also the excitement of a good button-slamming action game. It’s a wonderful mixture.
The game features an intriguing story right from the start as well, starting right in with some visually-striking characters chatting about curses and purification. The battle between the witches and nuns has gotten ugly right from the start, with bodies burning left and right implying a cruelty in both sides. It definitely feels like one of those games where we’ll be betrayed by what we believe in. Or at least it’s got me constantly speculating about it.
With some sharp-looking monsters, a tense and exciting battle system, and a world of secrets and religious intrigue, Minoria is looking like it will easily captivate me as I wander its gloomy, dangerous halls.
Minoria is available now on the Humble Store, itch.io, GOG, and Steam.
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