Xenia

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Xenia is a single player arcade turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Dimitrios Floros and was released on September 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced gameplay with a nostalgic 80s/90s style and well-designed hand-drawn graphics.
It offers a variety of challenging enemies, traps, and boss fights, appealing to fans of the Metroidvania genre.
The game includes different modes and endings, enhancing replayability and providing a rewarding experience for skilled players.

The game is plagued with bugs, including issues that prevent movement and trigger achievements.
Controls and gameplay can be clunky, leading to frustrating experiences during play.
Many players feel it lacks depth and originality, making it hard to recommend unless at a very low price.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Xenia is a blend of classic fast-paced platforming and metroidvania elements, featuring expansive areas to explore, traps, secrets, and challenging bosses. While many players appreciate the variety and non-repetitive stages, some criticize the controls and overall execution as clunky and frustrating. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre, offering engaging gameplay despite some technical shortcomings.
- “Being a fan of metroidvania games, I couldn't look away from Xenia, which combines classic fast-paced platform gameplay and huge areas to explore with traps, secrets, and difficult bosses.”
- “Overall a great game to have in your collection, especially if you are a fan of metroidvania games and classic old-school gameplay.”
- “The amount of gameplay is good, and it is not boring; the stages are not the same and repetitive, and it also has different routes that can be explored.”
- “The gameplay is the usual for a metroidvania game.”
- “Really bad game, atrocious controls, graphics, sounds, etc. The levels are horrible and the characters don't always do what you want; really clunky gameplay.”
- “The game is not really a metroidvania in my book, but borrows a few mechanics of the genre.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are hand-drawn and evoke a sense of nostalgia, showcasing a unique artistic style that some players appreciate. However, there are mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the overall quality and clunky gameplay, suggesting that the graphics do not compensate for other shortcomings in the game.
- “The graphics are well designed, especially considering that they were hand-drawn by the game creator.”
- “Handcrafted graphics evoke nostalgia while also presenting a significant challenge.”
- “Really bad game, atrocious controls, graphics, sounds, etc. The levels are horrible and the characters don't always do what you want; really clunky gameplay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a meaningful storyline that enhances gameplay, as collecting coins serves a specific purpose rather than being a mere mechanic, setting it apart from similar titles.
- “I liked the fact that there was a storyline and that collecting coins had an actual purpose, unlike some other games of the same kind.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted for its immersive sound effects and a captivating soundtrack that incorporates ancient Greek tunes, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
- “The sound effects and the soundtrack feature ancient Greek tunes, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of traditional melodies and modern compositions, making every moment memorable.”
- “The sound effects and the soundtrack, which features ancient Greek tunes, feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “While the soundtrack aims for an epic feel, it often falls flat and becomes forgettable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple endings, significantly enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to explore different outcomes.
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “It also features different endings, which raises its replayability value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”