- Publisher: The Arcade Crew
- Release Date: Jan 12, 2023
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Switch
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Jan 11, 2023At the end of the day, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a solid retro-inspired action game that does a good job of offering a satisfying albeit brief campaign. You could definitely do a lot worse but there is substantial room for improvement, that's for sure.
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PLAYFeb 11, 2023Moonrider rarely feels cheap – the final (final) boss does overdo some unavoidable attacks, but generally bosses have distinct patterns to memorise. As always with retro games, lifespan is an issue and you’ll probably finish this in an afternoon, but there’s replay value in discovering those items and new ways to play. [Issue#24, p.75]
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Jan 13, 2023Charmingly staged retro flashback à la Shinobi: 2D action fireworks with many bosses, but few highlights.
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Jan 11, 2023As Blazing Chrome, Vengeful Guardian Moonrider is a neat tribute to old action games. It really feels like a lost Mega Drive title, but on more modern platforms. A good retro trip with a gorgeous aesthetics from the 90s and a soundtrack that could have been in a Streets of Rage game. Imperfect, yes, but generous.
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Jan 11, 2023There’s nothing mind-blowing about Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider. And it perhaps doesn’t quite feel as tight or rewarding to play as JoyMasher’s previous game, the fantastic Blazing Chrome. But it’s a solid take on the classic action platformer, and is bound to entertain those who were around during the genre’s heyday, as well as newcomers keen on some challenging action.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Mixed: 0 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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Jan 23, 2023Game harps back to shinobi 3 and megaman X. Such a great throwback I hope we get more Gems like this in the future
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Feb 13, 2023
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Jan 31, 2023