- Publisher: Renegade Kid
- Release Date: Dec 11, 2014
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Wii U
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Dec 25, 2014Like the Metroid titles that inspired it, the music, graphics, and world/enemy design are more than worth revisiting a few times a year. This may be Renegade Kid's best game yet, despite its relatively short length.
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Feb 6, 2015The game looks and plays well, and has enough modern influences to make it feel like it was a game that could have been on the NES, but is best suited for a modern handheld.
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Dec 11, 2014A bite-sized Metroid-like experience, Xeodrifter is a fun, exploration-heavy adventure from start to finish.
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Jul 4, 2015Its retro aesthetics adjust perfectly to its new ideas and despite its limited lifespan and very minimal plot, Xeodrifter has all the conditions for an intense and rewarding sidescrolling experience.
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Dec 17, 2014What's remarkable about it all is that Xeodrifter crams this much into only a few hours.
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Dec 11, 2014It's not an adventure for the faint of heart, but there's no reason that Xeodrifter should be overlooked by platforming fans – especially those missing a little Samus Aran in their lives.
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Jan 14, 2015Even though the routine is familiar, Xeodrifter still provides fun exploration augmented by nostalgia. A game doesn’t need to be groundbreaking to be entertaining, and Xeodrifter does an admirable job following the prescribed orbit of the classics in the genre.
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Aug 11, 2015Xeodrifter is a game with a heart, that can be seen despite of some naiveness in the level design and within the limits of a low budget production.
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Dec 17, 2014I encourage everyone to give this title a download, though, as it’s an absolute blast to play, despite its shortcomings.
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Oct 15, 2015Xeodrifter is a short but sweet title. It's got some solid platforming, a well balanced difficulty, and a fun weapon system. It's a bit on the short side but is fun while it lasts, especially if you're still fiending for some Metroid-inspired action.
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Jun 30, 2015Xeodrifter offers a metroidvania -like experience entertaining and complete. A retro game that is rather short but with good qualities for fans of 2D action-platforming.
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Jun 24, 2015It's an interesting rework of classic metroidvania mechanics, where the teleporting ability adds something new to the mix. It's a shame for the final part, too quick and clearly lacking the depth of the first half, and the general lack of content.
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Jul 5, 2015Xeodrifter is engaging and fun, a solid adventure very enjoyable on 3DS that lacks something that makes it truly unique.
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Dec 15, 2014Wearing its Metroid influences like a badge of pride, Xeodrifter's 2D exploration is equal parts fun and frustrating.
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Jul 3, 2015Xeodrifter is quite clearly inspired by Metroid, but lacks that game's depth, extensive gameplay and scope. Still, some platform fanatics who crave a challenge will be more than satisfied with Xeodrifter.
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Jun 29, 2015Xeodrifter isn't very inventive or creative, and unlocking bits of the map feels like busywork.
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CD-ActionSep 18, 2015If you’re really hungry for a metroidvania but you expect something more than “some indie jam stuff” go for a much better Axiom Verge. [09/2015, p.69]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 19
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Mixed: 2 out of 19
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Negative: 5 out of 19
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Dec 12, 2014