Ariana and the Elder Codex

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Game8
    Mar 23, 2026
    84
    Ariana and the Elder Codex doesn’t do anything absurdly new, but it understands what makes this kind of game work and sticks to it. The combat and build variety carry the experience, even when the story becomes predictable and the enemy design feels thin. It’s a solid and well-made action-platformer that’s easy to enjoy, as long as you know what you’re getting into.
  2. Tech-Gaming
    Mar 26, 2026
    80
    Ariana and the Elder Codex doesn’t reinvent the metroidvania playbook, but its clever spell combos and flexible builds make it easy to get hooked. It can stumble with platforming and performance, yet the satisfying combat, steady sense of progression, and forty-dollar MSRP make this a welcome page turner.
  3. Loot Level Chill
    Mar 23, 2026
    80
    Ariana and the Elder Codex has some of the best combat I've seen from a Metroidvania, and it's worth experiencing for that alone.