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A golden brooch of Europa and a secret Talos postcard for the Metroidvania that turned music into a weapon. The 9 Years of Shadows Collector's Edition for PlayStation 5 wraps Halberd Studios' acclaimed side-scroller in a Tesura Games physical package that's as beautiful as the game's hand-painted art.

9 Years of Shadows follows warrior Europa as she descends into the mechanical giant Talos to stop a corruption consuming the world in darkness. What sets this apart from the Metroidvania crowd is the music system: charismatic musicians scattered throughout Talos become your allies, and their compositions become your power. The hand-painted art is stunning, the exploration rewards patience, and the boss encounters demand everything you've learned.

The Collector's Edition box features original art and opens to reveal a double-sided poster, a holographic card set that shifts with light, and the Talos Secret Postcard that hides details only players who've completed certain paths will fully appreciate. The Europa Golden Brooch is the premium physical piece, a wearable collector's item that represents the game's protagonist in elegant metal.

Tesura's Collector's Editions for PS5 Metroidvanias are limited runs that the genre's community tracks closely. The golden brooch gives this edition a tangible premium that most indie CEs don't offer, and the holographic cards add visual flair. If your Metroidvania collection runs deep, this is the 9 Years of Shadows that belongs on it.