Alwa's Legacy
A 2D metroidvania with magic upgrades and dungeon puzzles
Elden Pixels · Released Jun 17, 2020
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 649
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- peak 24h 2
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 4 years ago
- Dec 2, 2021
Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)
What is Alwa's Legacy?
Set in the fantasy world of Alwa, this 2D platformer has you navigate dungeons, solve puzzles, and upgrade magic as you search for ancient secrets. Its nonlinear layout lets you explore different routes.
For you if...
- +you like exploring nonlinear worlds for hidden secrets
- +you enjoy platforming puzzles built around magic upgrades
- +you prefer pixel art and retro-style adventures
Not for you if...
- −you prefer a guided route without backtracking
- −you want to avoid reflex-based platforming challenges
What players say
87% of 649 reviews are positive
Players praise the pixel art, platforming, and puzzles, often saying the movement and pacing improve on the previous game. Some complain about backtracking and the fast-travel checkpoint choices.
Screenshots and trailer
Alwa's Legacy system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7, 8, or 10
- Processor
- 2.1 GHz Dual Core
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
- Notes
- Gamepad Recommended
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 24
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Swedish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Metroidvania
- 2D Platformer
- Puzzle Platformer
- Exploration
- Platformer
- Pixel Graphics
- Action-Adventure
- Female Protagonist
- Indie
- Retro
- 2D
- Fantasy
- Cute
- Magic
- Adventure
- Action
Recent updates
- Dec 2, 2021 · A huge language patch just went live!
- Nov 27, 2020 · The latest patch is here!
- Oct 28, 2020 · Language patch and more is here! (1.3.1.7233)
- Jul 8, 2020 · Patch #2 is now live!
- Jun 26, 2020 · Patch #1 is now live (Version 1.1.1.6880)
1 DLC available.
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