Helen's Mysterious Castle (2016)

Helen's Mysterious Castle (2016) plunges players into a mysterious world as Helen, a girl with amnesia trapped on a floating island dominated by an enigmatic castle. The game emphasizes exploration and a 1-on-1 combat system, offering players strategic depth as they switch between various weapons to defeat enemies. A core gameplay loop centers around collecting and upgrading weapons, gaining experience from battles, and uncovering the castle's secrets. The inclusion of a unique "death isn't the end" mechanic provides players a resource to regain health and permanently increase the hero's lifeline for future attempts, driving replayability. This title's inclusion on a list of "Best games by PLAYISM" is warranted due to its tight focus on action-oriented gameplay and its unique RPG Maker presentation. It showcases the platform's capability for delivering focused and engaging combat experiences. Furthermore, the game's replayability through the death/resource management mechanic, the strategic depth of the combat system, and emphasis on weapon collection are all hallmarks of quality that PLAYISM often seeks out in its publications. The game is a strong showcase for independent games from the platform.