27:20 This game doesn’t need a map. It might seem like a “Metroidvania” at first, but in reality each level has a single main path. There are some alternate branches (for optional strawberries, for instance), but generally speaking you just go from start to finish (as opposed to going back and forth between different areas like you might in a Metroid) Also, you cannot go backwards once you reach certain screens. There usually isn’t much reason to do so, aside from trying to collect every strawberry (which is optional) I do wish they didn’t have these arbitrary points of no return, but basically it’s meant to keep you moving forward on the main path (Once you beat the main story, certain features unlock that make it easier to find all the strawberries without having to replay the entire level multiple times)
to be fair the 'no map' kinda grew on me as it went on and can see why they didn't include one! good to know though! :D still finding my way with this but SUPER enjoying it so far!
27:20 This game doesn’t need a map. It might seem like a “Metroidvania” at first, but in reality each level has a single main path. There are some alternate branches (for optional strawberries, for instance), but generally speaking you just go from start to finish (as opposed to going back and forth between different areas like you might in a Metroid)
Also, you cannot go backwards once you reach certain screens. There usually isn’t much reason to do so, aside from trying to collect every strawberry (which is optional)
I do wish they didn’t have these arbitrary points of no return, but basically it’s meant to keep you moving forward on the main path
(Once you beat the main story, certain features unlock that make it easier to find all the strawberries without having to replay the entire level multiple times)
to be fair the 'no map' kinda grew on me as it went on and can see why they didn't include one!
good to know though! :D still finding my way with this but SUPER enjoying it so far!