Sundered
- July 28, 2017
- Thunder Lotus®
- 18h median play time
Sundered is a grandly accomplished Metroidvania effort that is complimented by some of the most beautiful 2D visuals to date.
Get on Steam
Get on itch.io Store
Get on Xbox Games Store
Get on Epic Games Store"Sundered" is a hand-drawn metroidvania horror platformer, where you can resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers in a ever-changing world filled with terrifying enemies. Play as Eshe, harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses and conquer the new Magnate of the Gong boss with local co-op for up to 4 players. Experience beautiful art, chaotic encounters, epic boss fights, and hundreds of upgrades in this unique and challenging take on the classic genre.
Mac OS
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- gameplay1,319 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- graphics1,079 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- story880 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- music568 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- grinding458 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
- atmosphere276 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- replayability114 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- character development28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization25 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
- emotional18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
- funny12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- ads6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Sundered Review
Sundered is a sight to behold, and has a unique world that I loved exploring. However, the controller-smashing cheapness of the combat, and iffy technical performance make it tough to recommend for those unwilling to embrace the grind and conquer the challenge.
70%Sundered Review
Sundered constantly tiptoes between mediocrity and plain greatness, but, despite the annoyingly repetitive and, many times, "unfair" horde attacks, as well as a couple of bad design choices here and there, it's definitely a Metroidvania worth checking out, especially for those who wanted something much more fast-paced and battle-heavy, as well as horrifyingly pretty and with lots of Lovecraft in it.
70%Sundered Review – Beautiful And Deadly
Sundered is an overall excellent entry into the Metroidvania genre and should be a strong consideration for fans of this style. The cycle of exploration devolving into button mashing (then death) could be frustrating for some, and stands as the largest blemish in the title. However, outstanding presentation and a compelling world highlight Thunder Lotus' vision. Memorable bosses and a narrative embedded in the deepest corners of the game create a very satisfying experience.
85%
