Xenia
- September 1, 2017
- Dimitrios Floros
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic 80s style with well-designed graphics and an engaging storyline.
- It offers fast-paced gameplay with a variety of enemies, traps, and challenging bosses, making it enjoyable for fans of the metroidvania genre.
- The game has high replayability due to different endings and the ability to explore various routes.
- Many players experienced issues with controls and gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the game.
- The game is considered basic and lacks unique features that would make it stand out among other platformers.
- Some reviews mention that the game can be frustratingly hard, particularly during boss fights.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Xenia is a blend of classic metroidvania elements, featuring fast-paced platforming, expansive areas to explore, and challenging bosses, making it appealing for genre fans. However, some players criticize the controls and overall execution, describing the gameplay as clunky and frustrating at times. Overall, while many enjoy the variety and engaging challenges, there are notable concerns regarding the game's mechanics and responsiveness.
“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 gameplay is fast-paced and really fun, while there are also very challenging bosses at the end of each section.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their hand-drawn design, showcasing a unique artistic style. However, they are overshadowed by criticisms of poor gameplay mechanics and overall execution, leading to a mixed reception.
“The graphics are well designed, especially considering that they were hand-drawn by the game creator.”
“The graphics are really bad, making the game feel outdated and unpolished.”
“The visuals are atrocious, lacking detail and making it hard to immerse in the game world.”
“The character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is appreciated for providing a meaningful context to the gameplay, particularly in how collecting coins serves a clear purpose, enhancing the overall experience compared to 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted for its immersive quality, featuring a soundtrack that incorporates ancient Greek tunes, complemented by effective sound effects that enhance the overall 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 it unforgettable.”
“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 ancient Greek tunes are a nice touch, they quickly become monotonous and detract from the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers multiple endings, significantly enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
“It also features different endings, which raises its replayability value.”
“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.”
“The game has multiple endings, but they don't significantly change the overall experience, which limits its replayability.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices throughout the game makes replaying it feel redundant.”
