MediEvil

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MediEvil is a remake of a classic adventure game, now with stunning 4K visuals. Play as Sir Daniel Fortesque, a resurrected knight given a second chance to defeat evil sorcerer Zarok and save the kingdom of Gallowmere. With a mix of classic gameplay and modern visuals, MediEvil offers a nostalgic but fresh take on the beloved original.

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Play Modes

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

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

MediEvil features a charming narrative and a cast of entertaining characters, enhanced by excellent production values.
The remake successfully captures the whimsical atmosphere and humor of the original, making it a nostalgic trip for fans.
Visually stunning with modern graphics and audio, the game offers varied level designs that keep gameplay engaging.

The gameplay feels dated, with shallow combat mechanics and frustrating platforming due to imprecise controls.
Camera issues persist, making navigation and basic tasks unnecessarily difficult.
The lack of modern features like checkpoints leads to frustrating backtracking and can spoil the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay of Medievil is a mixed bag, with many praising its charm and imaginative levels, but criticism arises from outdated mechanics, clumsy combat, and frustrating camera angles that hinder the experience. While the game retains its nostalgic appeal, it struggles to meet modern expectations due to its rigid adherence to the original's design, resulting in repetitive gameplay and unfair difficulty at times. Overall, it offers a fun experience but falls short of being fully polished for contemporary audiences.
- “The Tim Burton-esque beauty and clever gameplay have held up incredibly well for a twenty-year-old game, but some precarious camera angles and clumsy combat keep the game from perfection.”
- “It's a fun romp through imaginative levels with classical gameplay styles, and it charmed me with its humor while I struggled with the platforming and fixed camera angles.”
- “Medievil's story, visual design, humor, and charm stand the test of time, but the refusal to upgrade the gameplay and include checkpoints makes it a game that is stuck in the past.”
- “However, many of the old issues return as well, such as a dodgy camera and stiff gameplay.”
- “Specifically, the gameplay needed to be reimagined for a 2019 audience.”
- “Medievil’s biggest downfall is its rigid adherence to its source material, anachronistic gameplay elements and camera controls included.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its charming narrative, witty writing, and engaging character interactions, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fun and imaginative elements, including humorous weapons and a delightful protagonist, while the updated visuals and script contribute to a timeless charm. However, some critiques mention that despite the humor, the gameplay mechanics feel outdated.
- “It's a fun romp through imaginative levels with classical gameplay styles, and charmed my pants off with its humor while I struggled with the platforming and fixed camera angles.”
- “Updated visuals look fantastic. The redone script adds more humor. It sounds excellent. The story is charming. Sir Dan is a wonderful protagonist.”
- “Humorous style, beautifully redone graphics and score, modern camera controls.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The story of Medievil is praised for its charming tone, entertaining characters, and humor, particularly highlighting the protagonist, Sir Dan. While the updated visuals and script enhance the experience, some reviewers note that the gameplay mechanics feel outdated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “MediEvil deserves all of this and more with its fantastic tone, entertaining characters, and story, excellent level design, and stellar pacing, even if a few issues hold it back.”
- “MediEvil's story, visual design, humor, and charm stand the test of time, but other aspects' refusal to upgrade the gameplay and include checkpoints makes it a game that is stuck in the past.”
- “The updated visuals look fantastic. The redone script adds more humor. The story is charming, and Sir Dan is a wonderful protagonist.”
- “MediEvil's story, visual design, humor, and charm stand the test of time, but Other Ocean's refusal to upgrade the gameplay and include checkpoints makes it a game that is stuck in the past.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journey.”
- “While the premise is intriguing, the execution falls flat, leaving players with a story that feels rushed and underdeveloped.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics have been praised for their fantastic and beautifully redone visuals, enhancing the overall experience of the game. The modern camera controls complement the updated aesthetics, contributing to a charming and engaging atmosphere.
- “The updated visuals look fantastic, with beautifully redone graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The humorous style combined with modern camera controls makes for a visually engaging gameplay.”
- “The graphics are stunning, adding depth and vibrancy to the game's charming story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to a clunky and imprecise camera, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players report bugs that affect gameplay, such as armor not functioning as intended, leading to frustration. Overall, these issues contribute to a lack of strategic depth in combat.
- “Combat rarely feels strategic; the camera is imprecise and buggy.”
- “Clunky camera; buggy armor won’t protect your pride.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming and goofy tone, effectively capturing the essence of the original while offering a diverse range of locations and enemies that enhance the overall experience.
- “A faithful remake of the original, charming and goofy in its characters and atmosphere, with plenty of variety in its locations and enemies.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its impressive design and animations, particularly highlighted in 4K resolution, enhancing the overall visual experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers strong replayability through faithful adherence to the original, with updated challenges and the introduction of "lost souls" that enhance earlier levels. Players appreciate the new features, such as the "dan cam" view, while retaining nostalgic elements, making it a compelling experience at a reasonable price.
- “Faithful enough to the original that those FAQs you printed out 20 years ago still work. Some encounters have changed to provide a proper challenge, and lost souls provide replayability for earlier levels.”
- “No more losing the lightning gauntlet when it runs out of magical energy, which adds to the overall replayability.”
- “The Dan Cam is an interesting change in view that enhances the experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
- “The game is faithful enough to the original that the FAQs you printed out 20 years ago still work, but some encounters have changed to provide a proper challenge. However, the replayability feels limited as the core experience remains largely the same.”
- “While lost souls provide some replayability for earlier levels, the overall lack of new content makes it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “The addition of the Dan Cam is an interesting change in view, but it doesn't significantly enhance the replayability of the game.”