Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux
- July 20, 2015
- Raven Travel Studios
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.
Get on SteamIn 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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Playstation 4
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers like Ghosts 'n Goblins, with a variety of armor and weapon systems that add depth to gameplay.
- The graphics and music are generally well-received, contributing to an engaging retro atmosphere that appeals to fans of the genre.
- There are moments of fun and challenge, with secrets to discover and a variety of enemies that keep the gameplay interesting.
- The controls are often criticized for being clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players find the difficulty level to be punishing, with damage sponge enemies and poorly designed level mechanics that detract from enjoyment.
- The overall presentation feels inconsistent, with mismatched graphics and animations that can make the game feel cheap and poorly polished.
- graphics35 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful visuals and decent animations, while others criticize the art style as mismatched, amateurish, and lacking consistency. Many players find the graphics to be a sensory overload at times, and some express frustration with poorly defined hitboxes and platforming elements. Overall, while there are moments of quality, the graphics often fail to create a compelling or unique aesthetic experience.
“It has quite nice graphics with good effects, dynamic soundtrack, variable enemies, power-ups, checkpoints.”
“Really decent aesthetic and quality visuals.”
“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 look a bit too amateurish to be likable in my opinion and the level/boss design has many flaws.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the nostalgic, fast-paced mechanics reminiscent of classic run-and-gun games, while others criticize the clunky controls, lack of a save system, and frustrating enemy mechanics that hinder enjoyment. The art style receives praise, but many feel that the overall execution lacks polish, leading to a challenging yet often unplayable experience. Despite these issues, some players find the gameplay to be solid and engaging, highlighting its variety and replayability.
“This game has some rough edges but lots of style and fun gameplay.”
“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 graphics and gameplay are top notch as well as the controls for keyboard or gamepad.”
“The bosses and mini-bosses simply have a lot of HP with boring mechanics, and the game sounds are dull and lifeless.”
“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.”
“Apart from the nostalgic graphics and gameplay, this game has little to offer in the way of entertainment.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its nostalgic quality reminiscent of 90's arcade games and its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and dynamic, others criticize it for being repetitive and occasionally overwhelming amidst the game's visual chaos. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, though opinions on its execution vary.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“- The music is good and very reminiscent of the older 90's arcade games, adding to the retro atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack is really good, especially in the later levels.”
“The music track was short and looping quite a bit, and the sound effects were not terribly satisfying.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is met with mixed reviews; some players find it lacking depth and unremarkable, while others appreciate its moral lessons and engaging elements within the side-scrolling gameplay. Overall, it seems that while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it can still provide an enjoyable backdrop for the gameplay experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“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 sucks.”
“I have ignored the story so far, but I don't think I'm losing anything groundbreaking.”
“I have completed the game on easy, and I can say the following: discounting story as a consideration.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, encouraging players to explore its diverse and challenging gameplay, reminiscent of classic run-and-gun titles from the 80s and 90s. Many users highlight its solid mechanics and variety, contributing to a high replay value.
“This game has great replay value if you want to see everything.”
“Solid and challenging gameplay with a lot of variety and good replayability, making it a great love letter to the best run 'n' gun games of the 80s and 90s.”
“Replayability: 10”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurdity, particularly the exaggerated health of common enemies, which often exceeds that of the player character, creating a comically challenging experience.
“Instead of normal platformers, where characters take 1-3 hits, many common enemies take 8-10 hits, which hilariously is more health than you.”
