Xeodrifter

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 4P.de
    Sep 21, 2015
    72
    Xeodrifter is pure minimalism: A steady running pace and a unchangable jump height is enough to take you on a charming, albeit short journey.
  2. COGconnected
    Aug 28, 2015
    72
    It’s an homage to a game that I absolutely love, and Renegade Kid did some truly commendable things here. On the other hand, I didn’t get much excitement from exploring its worlds
  3. Push Square
    Sep 24, 2015
    70
    A five month development cycle has resulted in a focussed and succinct sci-fi action adventure, which sets a fast pace to flow through its bright pixel art presentation, and waft along to its atmospheric chiptunes.
  5. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 16, 2015
    70
    A fun (but very short) metroidvania -like experiencie, now on PS4 and PS Vita.
  6. GamingTrend
    Sep 4, 2015
    70
    While the game suffers from a handful of glitches, the overall design and outcome of Xeodrifter is well worth a look for anyone in the market for an old-school experience in a brand new package.
  7. ZTGD
    Sep 2, 2015
    70
    So long as the player expects nothing more from Xeodrifter than what it is very upfront about providing in terms of content, retro-aesthetic and gameplay, then it will be hard to feel disappointed after playing this game. It’s not perfect, but there is a sincerity here that is likely to charm even the most skeptical of gamers.
  8. DarkStation
    Oct 2, 2015
    60
    While not pushing the boundaries of the genre in any significant way, Xeodrifter is a well made game which is sometimes all we need.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 69
  3. Negative: 23 out of 69
  1. leventguller
    Sep 2, 2015
    1
    I like indies. I do not have any problem with indies. In fact, I want to encourage indie game developers by buying their games. Indie gamesI like indies. I do not have any problem with indies. In fact, I want to encourage indie game developers by buying their games. Indie games are a huge opportunity to give a chance to fresh ideas without the support of mainstream game developer companies that controls financial power in gaming industry.

    But here is the point. Personally, I request FRESH-NEW- ORIGINAL ideas from indie game developers. and I think it is my right to demand it. With getting an indie game, I am voluntarily ready to see 25 years old pixel graphics, listen retro soundtracks or **** effects. The only thing I requested is an original game-play that has some kind of creativity. That's all !!!

    I am tired of mainstream game developers because of copy paste FPS games with shallow scenarios and shiny graphics. Now indie game producers are doing the SAME THING. At the moment 2D INDIE!!!! SHOOTER-PLATFORMER producers do not have any original idea but just copying same game-play over and over again with different environments. XEODRIFTER is a perfect example of these inflated copy-paste indie platformers that you can find in Playstore. I love indies but sorry, I am waiting more than METROID copies from indie producers, otherwise what is the point of producing indie games? If they will develop games with mainstream studios mentality, what is indie (independent) about these games? Sorry, I am taking this, even for free.

    PS: I am 32 years old and did not see that much similar platformers even in 90s.    … Full Review »
  2. drlowdon
    Sep 3, 2015
    4
    A 2d platformer/shooter that is so old school you can’t even fire at angles Xeodrifter isn't completely unplayable but it does absolutelyA 2d platformer/shooter that is so old school you can’t even fire at angles Xeodrifter isn't completely unplayable but it does absolutely nothing that hasn't been done (better) thousands of times in games dating all the way back to the late 80’s. I don’t expect these indie titles to have all the bells and whistles of bigger budget games but if they’re not even going to try to do something a little different they’re kind of pointless.… Full Review »
  3. NickyLeGentil
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    At first sight, Xeodrifter seemed pretty lame. But here's the deal, with it's pixel-art style that clearly remind a minimalist metroid andAt first sight, Xeodrifter seemed pretty lame. But here's the deal, with it's pixel-art style that clearly remind a minimalist metroid and some well inspired mechanics, the game is a really good surprise. In fact, the game look like metroid in the way you play it too. You chose one of the four planet to start your journey and you explore. And BAM! your first boss, then an upgrade. And a secret path. And you're stuck in the game and don't want to quit it.
    The power ups are well designed (like the one that allow you to go on the background) and you'll find a little custom option for your weapon.
    The only two bad points are that the boss are too similar and you cant save outside your ship, making the beginning a little hard.

    Not to mention that the game is free for now on PS+.    … Full Review »
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