Get that Game Boy aesthetic

Look, we’re all still a little peeved that Nintendo has neglected to make a 2DMetroidgame inmore than 10 years. However, while Nintendo has consistently jilted its Samus fans, we have been spoiled for choice in terms ofoff-brand entities in the genre. Perhaps we can soon addA Mini Falafel Adventureto the list.

A Mini Falafel Adventureis one of those classic indie stories: developed largely by a single person over several years, featuring a quirky cast of characters, and available free of charge for anybody who wants to play it. Go ahead anddownload it hereif you fancy Game Boy-styled four-color visuals and the classic run/jump/backtrack gameplay loop.

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John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover