Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. May 14, 2026
    73
    Clockwork Ambrosia might start slow, but once its weapon customization systems develop, the game becomes a satisfying metroidvania full of gun tinkering and rewarding experimentation. Its retro style and flexible combat system shine brightest when you’re turning ordinary firearms into wildly destructive creations.
  2. May 12, 2026
    60
    Clockwork Ambrosia is a decent Metroidvania with a really good gun customization feature. It's an indie project that's been in the works for 15 years now, since the team couldn't work full-time on it. A good game for fans of the genre, but one that won't really surprise you. It's a perfect title to play on the go, but it doesn't play ball with non-Windows systems.
  3. May 12, 2026
    70
    I found Clockwork Ambrosia to be fun, but not as fun as I was hoping. The weapons do get absurd, but it takes too long to get there, a lot of the exploration can end up feeling unrewarding, especially as most weapons feel like there's one or two best builds for them, and swapping between weapons feels too sluggish, minimising the overall customisation I was hoping for. I like it, but I don't think it's going to stick with me.