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Custodian: Beginning of the End

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48%Game Brain Score
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72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Custodian: Beginning of the End is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Red-Pixel and was released on September 1, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • Engaging combat mechanics and interesting boss designs that add depth to the gameplay.
  • The game offers a unique blend of platforming and exploration reminiscent of classic metroidvanias.
  • Controls can feel janky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game is perceived as unfinished, with many features and items missing, contributing to a lack of polish.
  • Difficulty spikes and unclear platforming mechanics can lead to frequent, frustrating deaths.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features unpredictable slope mechanics and challenging platforming, reminiscent of classic NES titles, but is marred by an unfinished feel. While the exploration and combat mechanics, including a unique light energy gathering system, are praised, the overall experience is described as a blend of familiar elements from various metroidvania games without introducing anything particularly innovative.

    • “The unpredictable slope mechanics paired with one-shot spikes create a NES-like experience without save states.”
    • “The first grassy area is one of the best Metroidvania areas I've ever played - superb exploration, challenging platforming, and great custom lantern mechanics.”
    • “I love the combat mechanics and the gathering of light energy.”
    • “The unpredictable slope mechanics paired with one-shot spikes make it a NES-without-save states experience.”
    • “Gameplay is a mix of lots and lots of games in the genre, offering nothing new.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their amazing art style and gorgeous pixel art, contributing to a visually stunning experience that complements the game's music. Players appreciate the beautiful aesthetics and impressive boss designs, although some note occasional issues with controls. Overall, the visuals enhance the enjoyment of the platformer metroidvania.

    • “Amazing art style.”
    • “The pixel art is gorgeous, the music is good and fits the visuals.”
    • “The aesthetics are beautiful and the bosses are huge and rad.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the replayability of the game enjoyable, particularly noting that the credits can be played, adding an extra layer of fun to the experience.

    • “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see what I missed.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
    • “The variety of endings encourages multiple runs, making it hard to put down.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be unexpected and amusing, particularly highlighting a moment where a crash occurs after a humorous defeat by the developers, adding a layer of comedic frustration to the experience.

    • “The funniest moment was when I got my developer character kicked at the credits level, and then the game crashed!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that kept me laughing.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has elements of intrigue but may come off as overly mysterious, while the storytelling itself is generally well-received.

    • “The storytelling is quite good so far.”
    • “There is some story to it, but it tries too hard to be mysterious.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, complementing the gorgeous pixel art and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate its fitting quality, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The music is good and fits the visuals, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
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Custodian: Beginning of the End is a hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes.

Custodian: Beginning of the End is available on PC and Windows.

Custodian: Beginning of the End was released on September 1, 2021.

Custodian: Beginning of the End was developed by Red-Pixel.

Custodian: Beginning of the End has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a single player game.

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