Taking cues from the likes of Hollow Knight and Ori, this punishing platforming and exploration game is well worth your time if you're up for a big challenge.
We caught up with Metaphor: ReFantazio director Katsura Hashino more than a year following his latest hit to further explore the themes of the sweeping adventure, discuss his involvement with Persona, and learn more about what’s next.
Even with so much of the experience feeling similar to something else you’ve played, Ashen delivers a great sense of wonder in its world, and ends up being a fun journey.