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Willow
1989
Platform
Fantasy
70Great
198970/100
Platform
Fantasy
Willow's platforming roots intertwine with a surprising amount of action-RPG DNA. Combat feels weighty, demanding precise timing for parries and well-placed strikes against varied foes. The game's world, inspired by the film, provides a sense of adventure as you uncover secrets and upgrade your equipment. It's the moment-to-moment gameplay loop, rewarding skillful play with tangible progression, that keeps you hooked long after the credits roll.
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Rating
Critic & community
82
Match
Recommendation strength
85%
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
2024 · Platform
1
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
2024 · Platform · Adventure
Rating
82/100
85%Match
Like Willow, this is a side-scrolling action-adventure with a focus on fluid movement and combat in a fantastical setting.
Why recommended
- Criteria — Action gameplay centers on acrobatic combat and traversal, demanding precise timing and reflexes to overcome enemies and environmental challenges.
- The game features a challenging difficulty, with demanding combat encounters and platforming sections that require mastery of the movement mechanics.
- Criteria — Exploration and discovery are central, with a large, interconnected world filled with secrets, environmental puzzles, and hidden areas to uncover.
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Rating
Critic & community
85
Match
Recommendation strength
80%
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
2020 · Platform
2
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
2020 · Platform · Adventure
Rating
85/100
80%Match
Experience a beautiful, challenging platformer with a focus on fluid movement, combat, and exploration in a fantastical world, reminiscent of Willow's setting.
Why recommended
- The core gameplay is centered on precise platforming and combat, requiring skillful execution and reflexes to overcome challenges.
- Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is present through demanding platforming sequences and combat encounters that require mastery of the game's mechanics.
- Criteria — Adventure is a primary driver, with a large, interconnected world filled with secrets, environmental puzzles, and hidden areas to uncover.
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