DRAINUS

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Mako Reactor
    May 26, 2022
    90
    Drainus from Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth developer Team Ladybug is an essential shoot 'em up with its superb gameplay, excellent visuals, and replay value. It is accessible to newcomers and truly shines on Steam Deck. Hopefully online leaderboards get added in a future update because this is one of the best games of the year so far.
  2. Meristation
    Aug 1, 2022
    85
    For those wondering what a new treasure shmup could be like, here is a possible answer. Drainus blends all and new with style, polished mechanics and brilliant level design.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 16, 2022
    80
    The best 2D shooter for several years and a fantastic homage to the genre, with some of the best pixel art graphics of the year.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Jul 14, 2022
    80
    To attempt to build a shooter as grand as Gradius V takes some courage; Team Ladybug has the talent as well as the guts. [Issue#374, p.119]
    All this publication's reviews
 This publication does not provide a score for their reviews.
This publication has not posted a final review score yet.
These unscored reviews do not factor into the Metascore calculation.

In Progress & Unscored

?
  1. Eurogamer
    May 31, 2022
    A spectacularly stylish shooting game that evokes Treasure in its pomp. [Eurogamer Recommended]