Custodian: Beginning of the End

In "Custodian: Beginning of the End," players explore a mysterious World Tree refuge, protecting survivors from monsters below while uncovering secrets of their existence. Modifying body parts and acquiring abilities aid in fighting enemies and unveiling hidden truths within this mysterious world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful pixel art and detailed animations enhance the visual experience.
The game features enjoyable platforming mechanics with a focus on exploration and challenging boss fights.
There is potential for future updates to improve the game, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

The game feels unfinished, with many mechanics and achievements not functioning as intended.
Platforming can be frustrating due to unpredictable spike placements and janky controls.
The combat and enemy design lack variety, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.

gameplay
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
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 light energy gathering, 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-like experience without save states.”
- “Gameplay is a mix of lots and lots of games in the genre, offering nothing new.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story has elements of intrigue but may come off as overly mysterious, while the overall storytelling quality 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.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be unexpected and amusing, particularly noting a funny incident where a crash occurred after a humorous moment involving the developer.
- “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 keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and absurd scenarios that make every playthrough entertaining.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning aesthetics, featuring impressive visuals and large, striking boss designs that enhance the overall experience.
- “The aesthetics are beautiful, and the bosses are huge and impressive.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive and captivating world.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with intricate details that enhance the overall experience.”