Xenia

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Classic pixel art platformer with simple controls. A beautiful game based on real facts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features fast-paced gameplay with a nostalgic 80s/90s style, appealing to fans of classic platformers.
It offers a variety of challenging bosses and enemies, along with hidden traps and secrets that enhance replayability.
The hand-drawn graphics and ancient Greek soundtrack contribute to a unique and immersive experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues that prevent movement at the start and strange occurrences during gameplay.
Controls and gameplay mechanics are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating experiences.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and originality, making it hard to recommend unless it's significantly discounted.

gameplay
8 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 engaging and varied gameplay, some criticize the controls and level design as clunky and frustrating. Overall, it offers a solid experience for fans of the genre, with a mix of enjoyable mechanics and significant challenges.
- “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.”
- “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 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are hand-drawn and evoke a sense of nostalgia, showcasing a unique artistic style. However, some users criticize the overall quality, describing them as poor and clunky, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “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
300%
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 appreciated that there was a storyline, and collecting coins had a meaningful purpose, unlike in some other games of the same genre.”
- “The narrative was engaging and added depth to the gameplay, making every coin collected feel significant.”
- “I enjoyed how the story intertwined with the gameplay mechanics, giving players a reason to invest in the world.”
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 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.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and does not match the game's atmosphere.”
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.
- “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 lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
- “The gameplay mechanics don't change enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”