Review: Biomorph (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo

Biomorph is a fresh spin on the Metroidvania formula, blending platforming, combat, and a clever enemy-mimic system into a colorful (and surprisingly eerie) adventure. You play as Harlo, a small but tough protagonist, who can defeat enemies, take their shape, and use their powers to explore new areas or beat tougher foes.

The morphing mechanic is easily the coolest part of the game. Early on, you will learn how to transform into different creatures and have to figure out how to use their abilities to open up new paths. Even when you’re backtracking, it stays interesting because you’re constantly unlocking new tricks. To keep it even more interesting, the enemies you copy come back stronger when you encounter them again. This helps the gameplay stay fresh and the enemies less repetitive. 

Another interesting element of Biomorph is the dynamic between Harlo and their sword/ shield companions: Zeki and Eny. These two serve as both a voice of reason and comic relief, offering commentary and guidance throughout your journey—kind of like Fi in Skyward Sword. Their interactions add a nice emotional layer to the game, with Zeki and Eny providing insight into Harlo’s thoughts and often making the player feel more connected to the character. It’s a nice touch that enhances the story and makes Harlo feel less like a silent hero.

The world itself is really fun to explore. Each area looks and feels different, and the handdrawn art gives the game a lot of personality. If you’re someone who likes to explore, there are also plenty of secrets, side paths, and weird creatures to discover.

Combat is fast and satisfying, and you can customize your fighting style with a mix of melee and ranged weapons. There’s a decent variety, but things can get a repetitive late in the game if you stick with the same attack style, so it’s fun to try out new combos and different monster abilities.

Narratively, Biomorph doesn’t delve too deep. It gives you the basic information you need and points you in the right direction for the plot, but it lacks depth. Most of the interesting stuff comes from side quests or finding collectibles and monsters, rather than the main plot.

Overall, Biomorph is a fun game that brings enough new ideas to feel fresh without losing that classic Metroidvania charm. It’s not perfect, a few pacing and repetition issues hold it back. But if you’re into exploration, clever mechanics, and stylish graphics, it’s definitely worth checking out.