Afterimage

Afterimage is a 2D action-RPG platformer set in a ruined fantasy world. You explore a fallen civilization's remains, fighting oversized boss creatures and solving environmental puzzles. Combat emphasizes fluid combos and timing as you unlock new abilities. The hand-drawn art style depicts decayed architecture alongside scattered remnants of the setting's past. You'll encounter both hostile entities and smaller, passive creatures that populate the environment. Progression involves discovering story fragments that explain what happened to this place and its inhabitants. The game combines exploration-focused level design with skill-based combat encounters. Expect backtracking as new abilities open previously inaccessible areas. Puzzle elements require using your moveset creatively to advance. If you want a Metroidvania-style structure with boss fights and gradual power growth, this delivers that framework in a hand-crafted visual package.