Guardian

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Guardian is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Exodus Software and was released on September 8, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Run, 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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Single-Player

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable gameplay with good music and an intriguing story, making it a solid 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 artwork and backgrounds are beautiful, and the fast-paced gameplay makes backtracking enjoyable.

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 a weak character, which may deter some players before they can enjoy the upgrades.
The overall presentation feels amateurish, and some players feel there are better games available at the same price point.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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21%
The game's story, while not particularly complex, is engaging and features dialogues that enhance the experience. It draws inspiration from titles like "Valdis Story: Abyssal City" and has a storytelling tone reminiscent of "Momodora III" and "Reverie Under the Moonlight." Overall, the narrative is enjoyable, albeit somewhat predictable and amateurish.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in this metroidvania is consistently praised, with reviewers noting its quality and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere. Comparisons are made to soundtracks from other titles like "Valdis Story: Abyssal City" and "Momodora III," highlighting its engaging and fitting composition that complements the intriguing setting and narrative. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features of the game.
- “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 ok 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as enjoyable and fast-paced, making backtracking fun, despite being a rough-around-the-edges metroidvania. Players can complete the game in about 6-7 hours, encountering only minor bugs, while appreciating the beautiful artwork and engaging music. Overall, it offers a solid experience for an indie title at an affordable price.
- “The artwork for the sprites and (particularly) the backgrounds is beautiful, and the gameplay is reasonably fast-paced, making even backtracking pretty fun.”
- “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.”
- “100% completed in 6-7 hours with only a few minor gameplay bugs on my walkthrough.”
- “I completed the game 100% in just 6 to 7 hours, and I encountered a few minor gameplay bugs during my walkthrough.”
- “The gameplay felt rushed, as I finished everything in under 7 hours, and the minor bugs were quite distracting.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “Unfortunately, the bugs and glitches make for a frustrating play.”
- “A very fun, if somewhat short and buggy, metroidvania.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork, especially in the sprites and backgrounds, which enhance the overall visual experience. The fast-paced gameplay complements the visuals, making even repetitive actions like 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.”