[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"similar-games-possessor-s":3,"game-possessor-s":5},{"similarGames":4},[],{"game":6,"hasUserReviewed":22},{"id":7,"name":8,"summary":9,"cover_image":10,"header_image":11,"trailer_url":12,"release_date":13,"avg_score":14,"igdb_id":15,"slug":16,"steam_app_id":17,"companies":18,"genres":27,"platforms":32,"reviews":36,"coverImage":10,"headerImage":11,"trailerUrl":12,"releaseDate":13,"criticReviewCount":198,"userReviewCount":232,"previewCount":232,"publishers":233,"developers":234,"userReviews":235,"hasUserReviewed":22,"steamAppId":17},121143,"Possessor(s)","Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.\n\nPlay as Luca, the host, and Rehm, her less-than-cooperative counterpart, as they explore a quarantined city ripped apart and flooded by an interdimensional catastrophe. Their only hope of survival is by learning to co-exist.\n\nPossessor(s) takes place across the interconnected sprawl of a destroyed mega-city, from collapsed skyscrapers to an abandoned aquarium, all riddled with secrets. Hauntingly beautiful 3D environments form a stunning backdrop over which hand-drawn and animated characters, and mysterious sci-fi horror action take center stage.\n\nChoose multiple paths in an open-ended world structure as you look to uncover the truth behind the catastrophe. Meet a cast of engaging characters, each with their own heart-breaking story to follow in the aftermath of the devastation.\n\nGameplay is centered around tight, fast-paced platforming with a range of unique movement abilities that extends to its tense, precise, combat. Balance ground and air attacks, replete with combos and juggles as you encounter a variety of deadly enemies and challenging bosses. Find and unlock a wide array of powerful weapons and upgrades to bolster your arsenal and explore previously inaccessible areas.","121143\u002Fpossessors_webp","121143\u002Fpossessors_header_webp","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=eFd32M4-muA","2025-11-11",70,305042,"possessor-s",2132890,[19,24],{"company":20,"developed":22,"published":23},{"name":21},"Devolver Digital",false,true,{"company":25,"developed":23,"published":22},{"name":26},"Heart Machine",[28,29,30,31],"Action","Platform","Adventure","Indie",[33,34,35],"PC (Microsoft Windows)","PlayStation 5","Nintendo Switch 2",[37,52,66,80,94,108,122,136,149,163,177,192,205,219],{"id":38,"author":39,"outlet":42,"summary":48,"review_url":49,"review_date":50,"original_score":51,"normalized_score":14},1346627,{"id":40,"name":41},3043,"Ravi Sinha",{"id":43,"logo":44,"name":45,"website_url":46,"score_format":47},29,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGaming%20Bolt%20Logo.png","GamingBolt","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com","10","Initially full of potential, Heart Machine's latest eventually runs out of gas when it's not stumbling off some awkward combat issues.","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com\u002Fpossessors-review-ghost-city","2025-11-24","7.0",{"id":53,"author":54,"outlet":57,"summary":62,"review_url":63,"review_date":13,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},1221535,{"id":55,"name":56},203,"Jordan Biordi",{"id":58,"logo":59,"name":60,"website_url":61,"score_format":47},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FCGMagazine-Logo.jpg","CGMagazine","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cgmagonline.com","Possessor(s) combines a compelling narrative, solid understanding of Metroid-like design and genuinely fun combat for an experience that is intensely captivating.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cgmagonline.com\u002Freview\u002Fgame\u002Fpossessors-pc-review\u002F","9.0",90,{"id":67,"author":68,"outlet":71,"summary":76,"review_url":77,"review_date":13,"original_score":78,"normalized_score":79},1221536,{"id":69,"name":70},4887,"Leo Faierman",{"id":72,"logo":73,"name":74,"website_url":75,"score_format":47},81,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FScreen-Rant-Logo.jpg","Screen Rant","https:\u002F\u002Fscreenrant.com\u002F","I admit that oversized expectations for quality metroidvanias persist in this absolutely stacked year. Two months since the release of the rightfully hallowed Hollow Knight: Silksong, Heart Machine’s fourth title Possessor(s) presents another 2D genre entry, only much smaller in scope. Published by Devolver Digital, Possessor(s) boasts a striking animated look that mixes contemporary comic-styled characters against dramatically lit 3D backdrops. With SMT-like post-apocalyptic vibes and queer themes, it's ultimately hampered by a repetitive bestiary, ho-hum combat, and a somewhat unfinished feel.","https:\u002F\u002Fscreenrant.com\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","5",50,{"id":81,"author":82,"outlet":85,"summary":90,"review_url":91,"review_date":13,"original_score":92,"normalized_score":93},1221537,{"id":83,"name":84},3958,"Timothy Nunes",{"id":86,"logo":87,"name":88,"website_url":89,"score_format":47},62,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FPlaystation-Universe-Logo.jpg","Playstation Universe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psu.com\u002F","Possessor(s) brings a lot of success to the table: lots of boss fights, chunky and engaging combat, and a robust world to explore. Combine that with a strong narrative, and you have a recipe for success. The whip needs some optimization, and progressing the story can easily stagnate once the map opens up. Possessor(s) may not be able to contend with the titans of the genre, but it doesn't need to. It still provides a good experience for anyone interested in Metroidvanias.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psu.com\u002Freviews\u002Fpossessors-ps5-review\u002F","7.5",75,{"id":95,"author":96,"outlet":99,"summary":104,"review_url":105,"review_date":13,"original_score":106,"normalized_score":107},1221683,{"id":97,"name":98},5684,"Mick Fraser",{"id":100,"logo":101,"name":102,"website_url":103,"score_format":47},112,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FLootLevelChill-Logo.jpg","Loot Level Chill","https:\u002F\u002Flootlevelchill.com\u002F","Possessor(s) lacks the unique pizazz of some recent Metroidvanias, but delivers a solid adventure in its own right.","https:\u002F\u002Flootlevelchill.com\u002Freviews\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","8.5",85,{"id":109,"author":110,"outlet":113,"summary":118,"review_url":119,"review_date":13,"original_score":120,"normalized_score":121},1221734,{"id":111,"name":112},13,"Joseph Allen",{"id":114,"logo":115,"name":116,"website_url":117,"score_format":47},1,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTechRaptor%20Logo.png","TechRaptor","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net","Possessor(s) is perfectly fine while it's happening, but its rote exploration and weak enemy variety mean it'll be hard to remember once it's over.","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net\u002Fgaming\u002Freviews\u002Fpossessors-review-devil-you-know","6.5",65,{"id":123,"author":124,"outlet":127,"summary":132,"review_url":133,"review_date":13,"original_score":134,"normalized_score":135},1221581,{"id":125,"name":126},9110,"Marcus Stewart",{"id":128,"logo":129,"name":130,"website_url":131,"score_format":47},141,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fgameinformer.jpg","Game Informer","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameinformer.com\u002F","Regardless of whether you call them “search action” games or Metroidvanias, Possessors offers a fun, if very familiar, take on the formula. Its strong combat and quality storytelling make up for a few stumbles on the exploration side. By the time I saw credits, I didn’t regret making a deal with this devilish adventure.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameinformer.com\u002Freview\u002Fpossessors\u002Fpossessed-by-a-familiar-demon","8.25",82,{"id":137,"author":138,"outlet":141,"summary":146,"review_url":147,"review_date":13,"original_score":148,"normalized_score":14},1223130,{"id":139,"name":140},4700,"Matt Sowinski",{"id":142,"logo":143,"name":144,"website_url":145,"score_format":47},38,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FBut-Why-Tho-Logo.jpg","But Why Tho","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F","Possessor(s) is like any solid pact with a demon—a good time, but with its own drawbacks.","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F2025\u002F11\u002Fpossessors-review-devolver-digital\u002F","7",{"id":150,"author":151,"outlet":154,"summary":159,"review_url":160,"review_date":13,"original_score":161,"normalized_score":162},1224361,{"id":152,"name":153},5514,"David Pietrangelo",{"id":155,"logo":156,"name":157,"website_url":158,"score_format":47},49,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FConsole-Creatures-Logo.jpg","Console Creatures","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.consolecreatures.com\u002F","Possessor(s)' gameplay is challenging, the environments are stunning, and the story is superb. You can't go wrong with this intense and interesting sci-fi action game.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.consolecreatures.com\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","8",80,{"id":164,"author":165,"outlet":168,"summary":173,"review_url":174,"review_date":13,"original_score":175,"normalized_score":176},1228104,{"id":166,"name":167},8921,"A.J. Maciejewski",{"id":169,"logo":170,"name":171,"website_url":172,"score_format":47},137,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FVideo-Chums.jpg","Video Chums","https:\u002F\u002Fvideochums.com\u002F","Possessor(s) is a brand new Metroidvania full of lovely sights and dystopian monsters so if that sounds good to you, let's head to the city.","https:\u002F\u002Fvideochums.com\u002Freview\u002Fpossessor-s","7.8",78,{"id":178,"author":179,"outlet":182,"summary":187,"review_url":188,"review_date":189,"original_score":190,"normalized_score":191},1413319,{"id":180,"name":181},8955,"Kyle Nicol",{"id":183,"logo":184,"name":185,"website_url":186,"score_format":47},138,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FWayTooManyGames.png","WayTooManyGames","https:\u002F\u002Fwaytoomany.games\u002F","Hyper Light Drifter was one of my favourite indie games when it was released back in 2016. A callback to the classic Zelda titles with just a hint of soulslike to keep things spicy, mixed in with a phenomenal pixel art direction. Unfortunately, the 3D Action Roguelike follow-up Hyper Light Breaker didn’t live up to expectations and, despite some great ideas, fell flat in execution. Possessor(s) is the latest game from Heart Machine, but can it bring them back to their former glory?","https:\u002F\u002Fwaytoomany.games\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F01\u002Freview-possessors\u002F","2025-12-01","6.0",60,{"id":193,"author":194,"outlet":197,"summary":202,"review_url":203,"review_date":13,"original_score":204,"normalized_score":79},1280073,{"id":195,"name":196},2112,"Justin Towell",{"id":198,"logo":199,"name":200,"website_url":201,"score_format":78},14,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGamesRadar%20Logo.png","GamesRadar","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamesradar.com","Possessor(s) takes a good story idea and builds its world well, then stretches it far too thinly over a mundane, buggy, and depressing Metroidvania template that just isn't fun for far too many hours. The story's decent, but so many similar games are demonstrably better.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamesradar.com\u002Fgames\u002Faction\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","2.5\u002F5",{"id":206,"author":207,"outlet":210,"summary":216,"review_url":217,"review_date":13,"original_score":218,"normalized_score":93},1288274,{"id":208,"name":209},3497,"Jaz Sagoo",{"id":211,"logo":212,"name":213,"website_url":214,"score_format":215},7,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcog-connected-logo.png","COGConnected","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com","100","Possessor(s) is a beautiful Metroidvania with an open structure that encourages exploration and lets you progress at your own pace. While its platforming and combat are both solid, they lack the distinctive flair needed to match the game’s stunning art direction. The narrative is deep and layered, but its delivery sometimes undermines immersion. Despite being a strong and engaging adventure, it doesn’t always capture the magic its visuals promise.","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com\u002Freview\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","75",{"id":220,"author":221,"outlet":224,"summary":229,"review_url":230,"review_date":231,"original_score":78,"normalized_score":79},1488360,{"id":222,"name":223},11815,"Adam Ryan",{"id":225,"logo":226,"name":227,"website_url":228,"score_format":47},147,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwellplayed-logo.png","WellPlayed","https:\u002F\u002Fwell-played.com.au\u002F","Beautiful yet flawed, Possessor(s) misses the mark with its blend of Metroidvania exploration and brawler combat, resulting in an unfortunately frustrating fusion.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.well-played.com.au\u002Fpossessors-review\u002F","2025-11-25",0,[21],[26],[]]