Blasphemous

"The game has prominent pros including its excellent soundtrack and artistic design contributing to a captivating atmosphere (mentioned 28 times), a high-quality Metroidvania experience with depth in gameplay and intricate mechanics that enhances player immersion (mentioned 145 times), and high replayability through unique torment modes offering diverse experiences (mentioned 14 times), while on the downside, it suffers from significant programming flaws that impact overall performance (mentioned 13 times), numerous bugs and platform issues that frustrate the gaming experience (mentioned 28 times), and sluggish combat mechanics that lead to tedious backtracking and unrefined character control (mentioned 139 times), with mixed feedback indicating that while some players find the rich lore and intricate mechanics rewarding, others express frustration over the frequent bugs, the game's tedious immediate death mechanics, and perceived lack of meaningful upgrades and diverse content leading to a repetitiveness post-completion, as well as dissatisfaction regarding the clarity of boss mechanics and sidequests which can lead to confusion and heightened frustration during gameplay, with additional concerns related to save game synchronization issues and instability that detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience."