Battle Princess Madelyn

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 6 out of 22

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  1. samf
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    I definitely enjoyed this and for those looking for a serious fix of Ghosts n' Ghouls nostalgia then they can't go wrong here. From the carefully crafted pixel-art design to the gameplay itself, no expense has been spared in making this an authentic retro experience. Whilst there may be some bugs in the early stages they seem to be clearing them up pretty quickly. You will probably rageI definitely enjoyed this and for those looking for a serious fix of Ghosts n' Ghouls nostalgia then they can't go wrong here. From the carefully crafted pixel-art design to the gameplay itself, no expense has been spared in making this an authentic retro experience. Whilst there may be some bugs in the early stages they seem to be clearing them up pretty quickly. You will probably rage quit a few times too, but if we're talking about a genuine 8 bit experience then that's all part of the course. The story is fun too, setting this apart from many of the other imitators, giving it its own unique personality. I'd personally very much say check this out.… Expand
  2. Zrden
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    I supported the game back in 2017 and I'm happy to say the wait was worth it! The game pays homage to Ghost 'n Ghouls and other old-school games while giving us a game that feels fresh and new. I really digged how the game was made for the developer's daughter and how they've both worked on the game for several years now. Another highlight was the dual soundtrack for the game so that youI supported the game back in 2017 and I'm happy to say the wait was worth it! The game pays homage to Ghost 'n Ghouls and other old-school games while giving us a game that feels fresh and new. I really digged how the game was made for the developer's daughter and how they've both worked on the game for several years now. Another highlight was the dual soundtrack for the game so that you can use either chiptunes or an orchestral soundtrack if you're feeling iike it.

    If you like Metroidvania games that are challenging, then you'll love this one!    … Expand
  3. AveryGaming
    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 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.
  4. Mailey
    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 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!
  5. lethartu
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    It’s about time we had a Pixel sidescroller with not only heart, but a bit of a difficulty curve. Causal Bit Games have some an incredible job rekindling beautiful memories of the 16bit era here, with some beautiful nods to classic titles of an era gone by.

    Tight controls, beautiful visuals and oh, what a sound track. I wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone with some skill over    It’s about time we had a Pixel sidescroller with not only heart, but a bit of a difficulty curve. Causal Bit Games have some an incredible job rekindling beautiful memories of the 16bit era here, with some beautiful nods to classic titles of an era gone by.

    Tight controls, beautiful visuals and oh, what a sound track. I wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone with some skill over the casual side of gaming.    … Expand
  6. MixUps
    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 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 battleThis 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.… Expand
  7. eripmav
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    I was an early Kickstarter on this fabulous little gem, I was dubious that the developer would pull of what they promised. But boy, oh boy. I was wrong. They smashed their promise and delivered something that not only looks and feels nostalgic, but also something that’s full of heart, passion and love from a father to his daughter.

    Super communication in the Kickstarter, going above and    I was an early Kickstarter on this fabulous little gem, I was dubious that the developer would pull of what they promised. But boy, oh boy. I was wrong. They smashed their promise and delivered something that not only looks and feels nostalgic, but also something that’s full of heart, passion and love from a father to his daughter.

    Super communication in the Kickstarter, going above and beyond with delivery. Battle Princess Madelyn is a true ode to the heady SNES and MegaDrive days, one that combines absolutely stunning visuals, but also an incredible soundtrack that blew my mind when I first heard it.

    My only criticism is that sometimes it’s not overly clear what I should be doing, or what I should find a particular item. But the developers in Discord have stated that an update is due that will help old, confused players like me.

    RECOMMENDED.    … Expand
  8. B3NB4IL
    Dec 9, 2018
    7
    The thing about Battle Princess Madelyn is that the audio and the visuals are so well done that it feels incredible to play just for the novelty of looking at it; especially if you’re a huge fan of the classics. Controls also feel great, with keyboard controls feeling like you’re playing an actual emulator of sorts, but the Xbox Controller feels much easier to control with fewer fingersThe thing about Battle Princess Madelyn is that the audio and the visuals are so well done that it feels incredible to play just for the novelty of looking at it; especially if you’re a huge fan of the classics. Controls also feel great, with keyboard controls feeling like you’re playing an actual emulator of sorts, but the Xbox Controller feels much easier to control with fewer fingers hitting the wrong buttons as I found myself doing on the keyboard.… Expand
  9. stop9091
    Dec 28, 2018
    4
    A very good looking, but also very overrated and flawed, game.

    The game captures the GnG essence very well, both in the presentation and the mechanics. However, it's very unpolished and flawed. Therefore, first, an advice: the demo does *not* give a good idea of the game, so, if you're interested in the game, download a pirated copy, play for an hour, delete it, and only then make a    A very good looking, but also very overrated and flawed, game.

    The game captures the GnG essence very well, both in the presentation and the mechanics. However, it's very unpolished and flawed.

    Therefore, first, an advice: the demo does *not* give a good idea of the game, so, if you're interested in the game, download a pirated copy, play for an hour, delete it, and only then make a decision whether to buy it or not.

    The story mode, which is has a metroidvania structure, as many reviews point out, is very confusing and lacks, without any particular design reason, the core elements of the genre - there's no map and no quest list. The maps are aimless. It's not clear whether the authors wanted to truly replicate the "artificial" difficulties of the 80s games, however, there are more modern ways of making a game hard in 2018.

    The arcade mode is in my opinion, the most fit structure for a GnG game. However, as again pointed out by other reviewers, it's buggy. For example, at some point, in a difficult part of a map, spawning frequently happens on the beforelast checkpoint rather than the last, and it's obviously very frustrating. I don't want to follow up for hours wrestling bugs rather than focusing on the game challenges.

    The lack of polish is very evident all over the experience. A few examples:

    - no keys remapping
    - no quick cutscenes skipping (one can skip, but it's still slow)
    - money is rewarded to the player in story mode, but it makes no sense, and it's not counted
    - the scaling routine of the title screen is broken, showing a terrible, smeared, look

    Shame, because a modern, well written, GnG game was an excellent premise.    … Expand

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Game Informer
    Dec 17, 2018
    73
    Battle Princess Madelyn has a sweet, personal touch to it that shines through in the final product, as well as a message about the value of family.
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  2. GameStar
    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.
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  3. Ragequit.gr
    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.
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