Just do it like many gameboy emulators did on their vba

Z- jump
X-atack
L-backdash
R- some skills
Enter-menu
back-map
and go from there

freeze the screen and pop up a huge LEVEL UP! screen

Boss Doors I've talked with Discord about this too. While playing the demo, I've stumbled onto a boss and the game ended right there… because it's the demo. I felt kind of "What the fuck?!". I was caught with the pants down. That shouldn't happen! The bosses should have something on the room next t...

Castlevania Aria of Sorrow is the best metroidvania ever. Better even than Symphony of the Night. Tons of weapons and gears, tons of abilites to collect, tons of obstacles to surpass, tons of enemies to defeat… everything perfectly integrated into an awesome game. Each weapon was unique. Each abili...

not a broad customization but gender would actually be pretty cool

the idea of Equipment changing your looks seems much better to me, not all equipment, maybe headgear only or maybe certain unique rare stuff