Xeodrifter

 3DS
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Destructoid
    Dec 25, 2014
    90
    Like 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.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Feb 6, 2015
    85
    The 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.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 11, 2014
    85
    A bite-sized Metroid-like experience, Xeodrifter is a fun, exploration-heavy adventure from start to finish.
  5. FNintendo
    Jul 4, 2015
    80
    Its 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.
  6. Joystiq
    Dec 17, 2014
    80
    What's remarkable about it all is that Xeodrifter crams this much into only a few hours.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Dec 11, 2014
    80
    It'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.
  8. Game Informer
    Jan 14, 2015
    78
    Even 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.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 11, 2015
    75
    Xeodrifter 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.
  10. Nintendojo
    Dec 17, 2014
    75
    I encourage everyone to give this title a download, though, as it’s an absolute blast to play, despite its shortcomings.

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best 3DS Game of 2014
46
#46 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
27
#27 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. Plasmaneedle
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    Xeodrifter captures the essence of Metroidvania brilliantly. It creates a sense of mystery and makes you want to explore its interesting gameXeodrifter captures the essence of Metroidvania brilliantly. It creates a sense of mystery and makes you want to explore its interesting game world. It's a great albeit short adventure that will at the very least hold you until a new 2D Metroid arrives.… Full Review »
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