Guardian

About

Guardian is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Black Banshee Studios and was released on August 17, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Guardian is a rogue-like, 2D platformer set in the fantastic land of Erstwhile for the annual LARP event. Our heroine, Aria, dons the identity of Arcas and sets out on a quest to rescue the Greek Pantheon! With clever platforming and careful upgrades, help Aria achieve her goal and return home.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features cool and funny dialogues that provide some entertainment.
It is a fully free game, demonstrating the developers' belief in their work and offering value without cost.
The game has a cute aesthetic and can provide quick laughs, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.

The gameplay is simple and repetitive, often described as dull and lacking depth.
The graphics are poorly designed, with jagged pixels that detract from the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are frustrating, with issues like hit detection and unresponsive animations leading to a negative gameplay experience.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by cool and funny dialogues, complemented by a gameplay style that is intentionally simple and somewhat silly.
- “The game is filled with cool and funny dialogues that keep you entertained throughout!”
- “The humor is simple yet effective, making the gameplay feel delightfully silly!”
- “I love how the game combines witty writing with absurd situations for a truly hilarious experience!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized as "godawful" and resembling "lazy pixelcrap," suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer. While some players find that similar games have succeeded despite poor visuals, the overall sentiment indicates dissatisfaction with the game's graphical quality.
- “Yes, this feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging storytelling, making it a standout in the narrative-driven genre.
- “It's a beautifully crafted storytelling game.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The character development and plot twists are truly remarkable.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The gameplay is characterized by cool and humorous dialogues, but it is also described as simple and somewhat lacking depth. Reviewers suggest that improvements to the gameplay loop could enhance the overall experience and elevate the game to a more solid level.
- “The gameplay is simple and feels somewhat lacking in depth.”
- “While the dialogues are cool and funny, the gameplay itself is quite stupid.”