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Most games have some sort of progress track, a sense of exploration, and gameplay loops that indicate you’ve grown in strength. But despite a strong foundational idea, good Metroidvanias, really good ones that can create a sense of atmosphere, are rarer than you may think. Islets is a special game. 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Every moment provides a laid-back atmosphere through its humorous dialogue and adorable visual designs. 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Islets has you playing as an ordinary mouse on a quest to reunite the world. Many have tried and failed – will you prevail unlike the others? With a great mixture of enjoyable exploration, combat and aesthetics, this is another one not to miss.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keengamer.com\u002Farticles\u002Freviews\u002Fps5-reviews\u002Fislets-review-the-connector-of-worlds-ps5\u002F","2026-04-21","8.5",85,6,0,[21,29],[26],[]]