Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Dec 10, 2018
    80
    Battle Princess Madelyn is an immensely enjoyable throwback to the old-school that is consistently charming. The soundtrack and the graphics are both a delight and the character design is wonderful. While it can occasionally be a little frustrating the optimism in every aspect will keep you pushing through.
  2. Dec 10, 2018
    77
    Though not without its share of flaws, Battle Princess Madelyn stays true to the formula of the games that inspired it, eschewing artificial difficulty and keeping all the fun.
  3. Dec 14, 2018
    75
    Partly extremly hard, but never quite unfair retro platformer with idiosyncratic charm, which properly picks up steam in arcade mode only.
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Negative: 6 out of 22
  1. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    I've been waiting for this 2D action platformer/Metroidvania for a while now. I was sad to learn earlier that the game would be delayed untilI've been waiting for this 2D action platformer/Metroidvania for a while now. I was sad to learn earlier that the game would be delayed until later in the year, but I do think that the wait has been worth it!

    There's a ton of stuff to do, many weapons to power-up, a great art style, an I also really like both soundtracks. I look forward to getting a sequel!
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  2. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    This game was a collaboration between a father and daughter, which became a spiritual successor to GnG. The game looks and feels every bit asThis game was a collaboration between a father and daughter, which became a spiritual successor to GnG. The game looks and feels every bit as nostalgic as GnG. The music is first class. Gameplay is brilliant. Two modes on offer, Story and Arcade. The developers have gone above and beyond with fast game updates. If you like retro games and a fan of GnG, then look further than battle Princess Madelyn. It's an absolute must buy with more than ten hours of play time. Full Review »
  3. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    I missed out on the initial Kickstarter for this game, so grabbed it over the weekend on Steam. So pleased I did. Whilst there has been aI missed out on the initial Kickstarter for this game, so grabbed it over the weekend on Steam. So pleased I did. Whilst there has been a couple of issues reported with performance, these have been patched super quickly by the Father-Daughter team, and the game is everything I was hoping it would be. If you haven't taken a look at Battle Princess Madelyn yet, you really, REALLY should. Full Review »