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Platform, Adventure, Indie, Action
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Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
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CGMagazineJordan BiordiNov 20259/10Possessor(s) combines a compelling narrative, solid understanding of Metroid-like design and genuinely fun combat for an experience that is intensely captivating.
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Game InformerMarcus StewartNov 20258.3/10The most disappointing aspect of Possessors is that it plays it quite safe compared to Heart Machine’s past titles, Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash. Little about its formula will surprise Metroidvania enthusiasts; still, the studio has nonetheless notched another entertaining single-player action game under its belt, proving its action and world-building chops transcend genre.
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Hardcore GamerIvanir IgnacchittiNov 20254/5Heart Machine's latest game, Possessor(s), is a remarkable 2D indie.
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GamesRadar+Justin TowellNov 20252.5/5 starsAll in all, there’s some entertainment in the story, dialogue, and possessed objects that attack you. The bosses are nicely designed, and the world-building is pretty great – but it all wears thin too quickly when it’s such a slog to play.
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Screen RantLeo FaiermanNov 20255/10Heart Machine's Possessor(s) is an attractive 2D metroidvania, with odd design choices.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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