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Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux

With random difficulty spikes, strange controls, and almost mandatory hidden power-ups constantly halting my progress through the poorly translated story, I didn't see much reason to keep playing Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux. I also don't see much reason for anyone else to play it either.
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59% User Score Based on 95 reviews
Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

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Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Raven Travel Studios and was released on July 20, 2015. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

In Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux, players control a king's son on a quest to defeat an evil warlord and rescue his father. With a variety of weapons and armor, players battle through levels filled with enemies and bosses, all while avoiding traps and obstacles. This retro-style platformer is a remastered version of the original, with improved graphics, new levels, and updated gameplay mechanics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
  • Cast of the Seven Godsends – Redux is a nostalgic homage to classic 16-bit action platformers, featuring tight controls and a variety of weapons and magical armors that enhance gameplay.
  • The game boasts beautifully detailed pixel art and a bombastic soundtrack that captures the essence of retro arcade games, providing a visually and audibly engaging experience.
  • The challenging gameplay demands precision and skill, rewarding players with a sense of accomplishment after overcoming difficult levels and bosses.
  • The game's punishing difficulty and frequent enemy respawns can lead to frustration, especially for players unaccustomed to the harsh mechanics of old-school platformers.
  • Some players have reported clunky controls and input lag, which can detract from the overall experience and make gameplay feel less responsive.
  • The narrative is minimal and lacks depth, with a simple rescue plot that may not satisfy players looking for a more engaging story.
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the richly detailed pixel art and vibrant colors that evoke a nostalgic arcade feel, while others criticize the inconsistent art style and amateurish animations. Many players appreciate the visual effects and character designs, but some find the graphics cluttered and difficult to navigate, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others, impacting the overall experience.

    • “The visuals are one of the game’s standout features, presenting richly detailed pixel art reminiscent of arcade-era fantasy games.”
    • “Its retro visuals are crisp even on modern displays, and input response remains reliable throughout.”
    • “The graphics and gameplay are top notch as well as the controls for keyboard or gamepad.”
    • “Graphics look mismatched, like they were borrowed from different games, lacking any sense of unique style.”
    • “For the price it may be worth it for some, but I just couldn't get over the kind of shoddy graphics, which also includes some really, really poor animations.”
    • “The graphics are a bit too amateurish to be likable in my opinion and the level/boss design has many flaws.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of nostalgic design and modern refinement, heavily inspired by classic titles like Ghosts 'n Goblins, featuring punishing difficulty that can be exhilarating for some players but exhausting for others. While the game offers a variety of mechanics and visual styles across its worlds, it suffers from clunky controls and repetitive boss mechanics, leading to mixed reviews on its overall enjoyment. Despite its rough edges, the game is praised for its solid mechanics and replayability, appealing to fans of retro arcade shooters.

    • “The gameplay is a mixture of nostalgic design and modern refinement.”
    • “It captures the essence of what made classic arcade and console action titles so memorable—tight mechanics, beautiful pixel art, and the thrill of conquering near-impossible odds.”
    • “Solid and challenging gameplay with a lot of variety and good replayability for a great love letter to the best run'n'gun games of the 80s-90s.”
    • “The gameplay is straightforward but punishing.”
    • “However, the punishing gameplay based on chaos on the screen where you are simply not able to have everything under control, along with not-so-precise controls, makes this game unplayable for me.”
    • “The level design and platforming mechanics need work.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its dynamic and bombastic soundtrack, which effectively complements the retro aesthetic and arcade energy, reminiscent of 90s games. While some players find the music enjoyable and atmospheric, others note that it can become repetitive and occasionally overwhelming amidst the game's visual chaos. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience despite some mixed opinions on its looping nature.

    • “The sound design complements this retro aesthetic perfectly, with a bombastic soundtrack that mixes orchestral fantasy melodies and driving percussion.”
    • “The soundtrack is really good, especially in the later levels.”
    • “Music is good, and very reminiscent of the older 90's arcade games, adding to the retro atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music track was short and looping quite a bit, and the sound effects were not terribly satisfying.”
    • “It's fine, the music is okay, but there's always a lot going on at all times, and in some levels, it can be quite a sensory overload for a few seconds.”
    • “The music is annoying.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story centers on a classic narrative of a father-king rescuing his kidnapped child from an evil emperor, but it is largely minimal and conveyed through brief cutscenes and text, which may disappoint players seeking a deeper narrative. While some find the premise engaging, others criticize it as lacking substance, with many players feeling that the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the focus on action over storytelling leaves the narrative feeling serviceable but not particularly memorable.

    • “The story follows a familiar but mythic premise—a grieving father-king must rescue his kidnapped child from the evil emperor Zaraaima, an embodiment of demonic power.”
    • “Want a good side-scroller with a rich storyline, pick this one up.”
    • “The controls are simple enough and it is a fun game to play with an interesting storyline.”
    • “The story is serviceable but minimal, told mainly through brief cutscenes and text screens.”
    • “This isn’t necessarily a flaw given the game’s focus on action, but it does mean that players looking for deeper storytelling will find little to hold onto.”
    • “With random difficulty spikes, strange controls, and almost mandatory hidden power-ups constantly halting my progress through the poorly translated story, I didn't see much reason to keep playing.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through multiple difficulty modes and local co-op play, allowing players to enjoy it solo or with friends. Its solid and challenging gameplay, along with a variety of content, makes it a compelling experience for those looking to explore everything it has to offer. Overall, it has been rated highly for its replay value, with some users giving it a perfect score.

    • “The inclusion of multiple difficulty modes and local co-op play also adds replay value, giving players a chance to experience the game either solo or with a friend.”
    • “This game has great replay value if you want to see everything.”
    • “Solid and challenging gameplay with a lot of variety and good replayability for a great love letter to the best run'n'gun games of the 80s and 90s.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly across various platforms with improved performance stability in its redux version. It features quality-of-life enhancements like remappable controls, making it more accessible and lightweight, suitable for a wide range of PCs.

    • “Technically, the game runs smoothly and is well-optimized across platforms.”
    • “The redux version adds a few quality-of-life improvements, such as remappable controls and better performance stability, which make it more accessible than its original iteration.”
    • “On the technical side, the game runs smoothly and is lightweight, perfect for almost any PC.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its nostalgic music and sound design, which evoke the charm of 90's arcade games, effectively contributing to a retro ambiance.

    • “The music is good and very reminiscent of the older 90's arcade games, adding to the retro atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music and sounds are good and also add to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its absurdity, as common enemies often have more health than the player, leading to comically exaggerated battles that subvert typical platformer expectations.

    • “Instead of normal platformers, where characters take 1-3 hits, many common enemies take 8-10 hits, which hilariously is more health than you.”
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Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is a arcade shooter game.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux was released on July 20, 2015.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux was developed by Raven Travel Studios.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux is a single player game.

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