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Xanthiom 2

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
98% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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About Xanthiom 2

Xanthiom 2 is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MathanGames and was released on June 12, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
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  • Excellent Metroidvania gameplay with strong emphasis on exploration, puzzles, and gun customization.
  • The customizable weapon system is highly enjoyable, allowing for creative and overpowered combinations that enhance combat and replayability.
  • Includes a remake of the previous game with updated graphics and design, offering great value and two games in one.
  • Some bosses feel underwhelming or are too easily trivialized with certain weapon setups, reducing challenge for some players.
  • The story is sparse and unclear, leaving many players confused about the plot and lacking engagement.
  • A few puzzles and map navigation sections can be obtuse or frustrating, occasionally requiring external help or trial and error.

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story in the game is minimal and often unclear, relying heavily on environmental storytelling with little exposition. While some appreciate its subtle, classic Metroid-style approach, many find the narrative confusing or not very engaging. Overall, the story is present but not a standout feature.

    • “I started with Xanthiom Zero, which I recommend for the whole story.”
    • “Really good classic Metroid style game, heavy on environmental storytelling and light on exposition, lots of upgrades (some of which I didn't see coming, very nice) and a lot of ways to adjust your weapons.”
    • “Xanthiom 2 also comes with a remake of Zero with altered graphics, reduced gravity, a different plot (independent from 2), and slight level design changes.”
    • “There is a story but I'll be damned if I knew what was really going on.”
    • “The story is, uh, there and I'm sure someone out there gets it, but I sure didn't.”
    • “You don’t need to play Xanthiom Zero Resimulated first — the story is quite thin in both games — but definitely give them both a (heavily modded, screen-filling) shot!”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, combining modern convenience with classic exploration and challenge, resulting in a crisp, enjoyable Metroidvania experience. It features solid gun customization, smooth movement, and well-designed menus and map markers, though some feel it could benefit from more bosses and greater use of certain mechanics. Overall, it delivers a satisfying balance without excessive frustration, enhanced by fitting music and visuals.

    • “Each game has its own unique powers, gun modes, game mechanics, music, and environments, so it's not the same exact thing twice.”
    • “Everything from the crispness of the menus to the map markers with varying titles, shapes, and colors to the basic feel of shooting shows a deep understanding of the modern place of the Metroidvania, while the mechanical depth to the gun customization and movement is rock solid as well.”
    • “Feels like could have benefitted from more bosses, and maybe more use of certain mechanics, but it all comes together feeling pretty decent without too much frustration.”
    • “Definitely feels like a modern SNES Metroidvania with appeals to both modern convenience and old-school figure-it-out-yourself style gameplay.”
    • “No mechanics are overused, there are very few frustrating skill checks, it just feels fine to good all around.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the games is generally praised for complementing the unique styles and gameplay, with particular appreciation for soundtracks that pay homage to the Metroidvania genre. While most users find the music fitting and on point, there is a minor critique from one user expressing some dissatisfaction. Overall, the soundtracks contribute positively to the immersive experience.

    • “They finally did it, people—a metroidvania that actually pays good homage to Metroid—the art style, the level design, the soundtrack, the instrumental beam usage... it has everything.”
    • “The music, visuals, and gameplay are super on point.”
    • “My only gripe is with the music.”
    • “And the music?”
    • “Each game has its own unique powers, gun modes, game mechanics, music and environments and so on, so it's not the same exact thing twice.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are highly praised for their superb quality, faithful art style, and thoughtful level design that pay excellent homage to classic metroidvania aesthetics. Visuals are complemented well by music and gameplay, creating an immersive experience.

    • “They finally did it, people--a metroidvania that actually pays good homage to Metroid--the art style, the level design, the soundtrack, the instrumental beam usage... it has everything.”
    • “Xanthiom 2 also comes with a remake of Zero with altered graphics, reduced gravity, a different plot (independent from 2), and slight level design changes.”
    • “Graphics are superb ”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through an end-game grading system and unlockable modifiers for the main campaign, enhancing long-term engagement and variety.

    • “Some of the modifiers look fun and the game feels very replayable, having an end-game grading system and all.”
    • “Plus, there's even unlockable modifiers for the main campaign for added replayability.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for effectively capturing the classic Super Metroid vibe, creating a solid and immersive metroidvania experience. Additionally, the customizable gunplay enhances the overall engaging ambiance.

    • “At first, it seems like just a really solid metroid-like, which successfully captures the atmosphere of Super Metroid.”
    • “The atmosphere is great and the customizable gunplay is super fun.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally engaging due to enjoyable puzzles, though some players find certain tasks to be somewhat tedious and repetitive.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is highlighted by the discovery of an overpowered gun combo that trivializes most fights, adding a playful and entertaining element for players to explore and enjoy.

    • “It was especially hilarious when I found an insane combo for the gun that just ended up trivializing any fight that didn't have a gimmick to damage it, but I'll leave that up to anyone who wants to try and find it.”
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Play Times

6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Xanthiom 2 is a platformer game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Xanthiom 2 include futuristic, 2d, aliens, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

Xanthiom 2 is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Xanthiom 2.

Xanthiom 2 was released on June 12, 2026.

Xanthiom 2 was developed by MathanGames.

Xanthiom 2 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Xanthiom 2 for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Xanthiom 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Cryselts, Tsukiyo: Battle Doll, The Red Selene, The Place, Continuum and others.