XANARTHRAXIA
- November 16, 2019
- BrainChocolate
Get on Steam"XANARTHRAXIA is a challenging, self-discovery journey focusing on personal growth and overcoming limitations. Its Match 2 Combat system requires matching shapes for attack combos and clearing tiles to restore health. The game features procedural adventures across six distinct zones, with an endless onslaught of monsters to conquer. Overcome your fears and doubts to emerge victorious."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent pixel graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a fun and addictive gameplay loop that challenges players to maintain focus as the pace increases.
- The game is affordably priced and offers a leaderboard for competitive players, making it a great value for casual gaming sessions.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with limited variety in challenges and enemies.
- Some players may find the short campaign length of 1-2 hours unsatisfactory.
- The mechanics can be frustrating, especially with the cooldown ability not functioning as expected, leading to potential confusion during gameplay.
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style and retro aesthetic, which, combined with an engaging soundtrack, create a nostalgic atmosphere. Players appreciate the vibrant artwork and overall visual design, although some note that the repetitive gameplay mechanics can detract from the experience over time. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of indie and casual games.
“Its a casual game that has an amazing art style and great music.”
“Nice pixel graphics and soundtrack.”
“Pretty cool game with awesome artwork that engages your reaction time skills.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and addictive, with a clear main loop that is easy to understand. However, many players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, options, and narrative elements, leading to boredom over time. While the graphics and sound design are praised, the core mechanics may need further development to enhance the overall experience.
“I picked up this game because I was drawn to the art, which is terrific, and the simple gameplay.”
“The gameplay turns out to be even simpler than I thought, but it's strangely compelling and surprisingly addictive.”
“Good gameplay”
“The guts are there, but I just can't help but feel the game's mechanics could have been fleshed out with more depth, options, and story/character/world-building.”
“It's honestly kind of a neat concept, but the gameplay is repetitive and gets boring after a bit. All you're doing is matching the same symbols and fighting the same enemies with no increasing challenge. I don't know if this is because it's in early access or something, but that's how the game is right now.”
“It's got amazing graphics and sound design, but the mechanics of clicking the matching picture over and over again get old pretty quick.”
- music10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the charming pixel art style and enhancing the overall retro feel. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a significant aspect that contributes to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience for its low price.
“A fun little match 3 game, enough content to last for about 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on how good you are, but it's only 1 dollar and the art style combined with the music give a familiar retro feel that eases you into the game nicely.”
“It's a casual game that has an amazing art style and great music.”
“And the art and music really are terrific, so it's worth three bucks just to enjoy that for awhile.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with a solid foundation and engaging elements. However, many reviewers feel that it lacks depth in mechanics and could benefit from more extensive character and world-building to enhance the overall narrative experience.
“Good story”
“The guts are there, but I just can't help but feel the game's mechanics could have been fleshed out with more depth, options, and story/character/world-building.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find that achieving the "grinding achievement" is manageable, typically requiring only three to four runs to complete.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by an almost monochrome color palette, enhanced by selective splashes of color, which effectively creates a darker and more immersive environment.
“The almost monochrome color palette with sparingly used splashes of color nicely supports a darker atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements alongside the charming retro graphics and sound design.
“A hilarious indie game with charming retro graphics and sound.”
“This game is packed with humor and has a delightful retro aesthetic.”
“The witty dialogue and quirky characters make this indie game a joy to play.”
