Guardian
- September 8, 2017
- Exodus Software
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamRun, jump, fight, and dash your way through a fast paced action platformer as you take the role of the last known guardian of the gods. As Skye your adventure to stop a coming cataclysm will take you throughout the world from flying citadels to caverns deep inside the earth.
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Reviews
- The game features enjoyable gameplay with a good story, engaging music, and beautiful artwork, making it a competent entry in the Metroidvania genre.
- Despite some bugs, the game is fully playable and offers a fun experience, especially as players progress and gain new abilities.
- The exploration mechanics and automap system enhance the gameplay, allowing players to revisit areas and discover upgrades.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, including game-breaking issues.
- The initial difficulty is high due to the weak starting character, which may deter some players before they can enjoy the progression.
- The overall presentation feels amateurish and lacks polish, which may not meet the expectations of players familiar with more polished titles in the genre.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging yet simplistic, drawing comparisons to titles like Valdis Story and Momodora III in terms of setting and tone. While some find the storytelling to be somewhat amateurish, it still offers a predictable but enjoyable narrative experience complemented by good music and gameplay. Overall, it succeeds in providing a decent story for a one-euro indie metroidvania.
“It's an okay metroidvania that, while still a rough-around-the-edges one-euro indie, excels in almost every aspect with affordable gameplay, good music, and at least a story with dialogues.”
“It has a story premise and setting vaguely similar to that of Valdis Story: Abyssal City (whose soundtrack this game's music reminds me of), but a storytelling tone that's maybe a little more similar to Momodora III or Reverie Under the Moonlight.”
“The story is engaging, even if it's not very complex, and there is a good variety of enemies, spells, and abilities.”
“The story about how I ended up playing this game is a little gnarled, but I also find it too amateur.”
“From there, the story goes down a fairly predictable, but enjoyable path.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. It draws comparisons to soundtracks from other notable titles, creating an engaging atmosphere that complements the game's intriguing setting and narrative. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the metroidvania experience.
“This is a very nice game, a split-map metroidvania (i.e. something like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia) with great music and an intriguing setting.”
“It has a story premise/setting vaguely similar to that of Valdis Story: Abyssal City (whose soundtrack this game's music reminds me of), but a storytelling tone that's maybe a little more similar to Momodora III or Reverie Under the Moonlight.”
“It's an okay metroidvania that, while still a rough-around-the-edges one-euro indie, excels in almost every aspect with affordable gameplay, good music, and at least a story with dialogues.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to enhance the gameplay experience.”
“While the game has a unique setting, the soundtrack fails to capture the atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
“The audio design is disappointing; the music doesn't match the intensity of the action, leaving moments feeling dull.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this metroidvania is generally well-received, featuring fast-paced action and enjoyable backtracking, complemented by beautiful artwork and a solid soundtrack. While it has some minor bugs, players can complete the game in about 6-7 hours, and it offers an engaging story with dialogues. Overall, it stands out as a commendable indie title despite its rough edges.
“It's an okay metroidvania that, while still a rough-around-the-edges one-euro indie, excels in almost every aspect with affordable gameplay, good music, and at least a story with dialogues.”
“The artwork for the sprites and (particularly) the backgrounds is beautiful, and the gameplay is reasonably fast-paced, making even backtracking pretty fun.”
“100% completed in 6-7 hours with only a few minor gameplay bugs on my walkthrough.”
“I completed the game in just 6 to 7 hours, and encountered only a few minor gameplay bugs during my walkthrough.”
“The gameplay felt repetitive and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There were several frustrating mechanics that made the experience less enjoyable.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players despite its enjoyable gameplay. Overall, while it offers fun elements, its stability issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Unfortunately, the bugs and glitches make for a frustrating play.”
“A very fun, if somewhat short and buggy, metroidvania.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork, especially in the sprites and backgrounds, which enhance the fast-paced gameplay and make even backtracking enjoyable.
“The artwork for the sprites and particularly the backgrounds is beautiful, and the gameplay is reasonably fast-paced, making even backtracking pretty fun.”
