Archvale

 Switch
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No score yet - based on 2 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Nintendo Life
    Dec 2, 2021
    90
    Archvale is a triumphant bullet-hell/RPG genre mashup. Although you could argue its similarity to one or two recent releases, it trumps the competition with incredibly slick combat, simple and satisfying progression, and varied environments and enemies. The difficulty ramps up heavily as you progress to the later levels, so the inability to change difficulty on-the-fly may prove a bit of an issue for some players. Push through, however, and you’ll find Archvale to be one of the most satisfying twin-stick games available right now.
  2. Switch Player
    May 16, 2022
    80
    Archvale is an engrossing title that you never really stop thinking about. It’s got everything a soulslike or Zelda fan could need, but twists the gameplay just enough to keep it feeling fresh, even when you’re grinding out levels to take on a boss.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Tspeed
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    Great game. I’m over roguelikes and was looking for a bullet hell where you can actually complete sections and make progress, and this gameGreat game. I’m over roguelikes and was looking for a bullet hell where you can actually complete sections and make progress, and this game does that well.… Full Review »
  2. TheLinkgirl
    Oct 19, 2022
    6
    While I find Archvale to be a generally good game, I feel that it is lacking in some areas. The gameplay is pretty enjoyable, but can becomeWhile I find Archvale to be a generally good game, I feel that it is lacking in some areas. The gameplay is pretty enjoyable, but can become repetitive since it feels like there isn't a need to change weapons; when you find a new strongest weapon, you generally use only it until you find something stronger. Outside of that the game is mostly fun, but simply not memorable. It would be better if there was really anything to latch on to as a particularly special point, but that never happened for me.… Full Review »
  3. Nikopro245
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Very addictive and great gameplay…set in beautifully pixelated Zelda-sqe world. A game that is very hard to put down
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