I’m flying across the country tomorrow and need help keeping calm while I travel. Luckily, the Nintendo Switch has added dozens of exploration-focused titles to distract me, including the 2D Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary. Like Hollow Knight, it’s a game that fares much better on a portable console.
On my first try, I didn't like Dandara very much, despite praise for the game from my colleague whose taste in Metroid-like adventures I've since learned not to doubt. It really helped that I discovered that the game has a terrific map.
Dandara is an action game where you can't run. Your character leaps from wall to wall across massive maps while battling bosses and collecting power ups. It takes the exploration of Metroid and adds a ton of style.
