- Publisher: Idea Factory International
- Release Date: Mar 24, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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- Developer: Idea Factory, Compile Heart
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, 2D, Metroidvania
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 2 out of 5
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Negative: 0 out of 5
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Mar 23, 2026Ariana 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.
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Mar 23, 2026Ariana and the Elder Codex has some of the best combat I've seen from a Metroidvania, and it's worth experiencing for that alone.
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Mar 26, 2026Ariana 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.
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Apr 10, 2026Ariana sets out to restore lost magic by diving into enchanted books and repairing the worlds inside them. Along the way, you build up a versatile set of spells and take on a mix of platforming challenges and strategic battles. It’s a straightforward but enjoyable adventure that balances style, action, and steady progression.
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Mar 29, 2026In a way, there’s a charm that comes from starting a Metroidvania like Ariana and the Elder Codex, knowing it’s a fine, solid experience. It’s not earth shattering. It doesn’t redefine the genre. You’ll clearly see what you need to do and know what’s coming. Still, it’s entertaining for what it is and while it lasts, and that’s okay.