Trash Quest

Much shorter than most metroidvanias, Trash Quest manages to take advantage on every moment of its brevity and minimalism to deliver a polished, fun, and aesthetically pleasing experience. The platforming action wastes no time and challenges us with its efficient cyclical structure, resulting in a game that feels like a draft of something greater, but that is in itself well worth a good afternoon's play.

Trash Quest is far from a piece of eShop garbage. It's actually a brief but delightful and welcome addition to the Metroidvania stable on Switch. Online leaderboards that track your clear time, among other things, adds a heaping of replay value. Still, it's not much of a challenge to complete the game with a 100 percent rate, so enjoy the experience while it lasts. If you're dumpster diving for a palette cleanser in-between some larger titles this holiday season, do yourself a favor and consider helping a raccoon on its Trash Quest.

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