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  • Summary: The year is 1698. A mysterious figure named Father Pacer has shattered the peace negotiated after the War of the Grand Alliance, obsessively and violently stealing Catholic relics throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Can the ex-soldier-turned-farmer Rudiger protect his people from a power-madThe year is 1698. A mysterious figure named Father Pacer has shattered the peace negotiated after the War of the Grand Alliance, obsessively and violently stealing Catholic relics throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Can the ex-soldier-turned-farmer Rudiger protect his people from a power-mad priest and his horde of monsters and minions? Can he become Saint Slayer? Expand
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
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  1. Apr 17, 2026
    83
    With a fantastic foundation, but a ceiling that wasn’t quite reached, Saint Slayer is an excellent playing experience that will leave you wanting just a little bit more from it.
  2. Apr 17, 2026
    80
    If you’re looking for Castlevania of 1987 through a new skin, this is the game for you. It sounds, looks, and feels fantastic to play; a perfect “port” of an old game to 2026. However, if you’re looking for an NES-style 2D platformer with retro gameplay, but expanded upon, this might disappoint, like adding sprinkles on your vanilla ice-cream.
  3. Apr 20, 2026
    80
    Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege from developer Lillymo Games is a tip of the hat to an 8-bit era that featured fun side-scrolling adventure titles, while also sporting some rage-quitting encouragement through challenging gameplay. The devs brought that nostalgic gameplay to life on a modern console and delivered on promises of an 8-bit NES experience.
  4. Apr 26, 2026
    80
    There's so much packed into Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and as you progress, you'll be impressed with how much variety there is to enjoy.
  5. Apr 17, 2026
    70
    But all in all, this game made us smile. If you have any fondness at all for early era Castlevania, then you should definitely give it a try.