Gal Guardians: Demon Purge

 Switch
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9

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  1. kailomonkey
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Great Castlevania homage with many references to other games. combined with anime inspired characters from their rail-shooter series Gal Gun. The moveset increases as you go through the game making for a second or pass through the stages worth doing, and especially of note is the variety of uses and combinations of those abilities. I've never seen two players choose exactly the same way toGreat Castlevania homage with many references to other games. combined with anime inspired characters from their rail-shooter series Gal Gun. The moveset increases as you go through the game making for a second or pass through the stages worth doing, and especially of note is the variety of uses and combinations of those abilities. I've never seen two players choose exactly the same way to solve problems. The humour of the game creeps out slowly but if you like the tone, maybe you will like the other GGDP (Gal Gun Double Peace).… Expand
  2. Babushka_Zhu
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    Прекрасная игра с огромным количеством качественных отсылок на франшизу Gal✩Gun, фанаты которой оценят их по достоинству. Экшен очень увлекает и геймплей даёт честный вызов игроку. Уровни хорошо проработаны и их интересно исследовать. Версия для Switch прекрасно оптимизирована, отлично играется в портативном режиме и дарит неподдельное удовольствие. Для фанатов франшизы Gal✩Gun этоПрекрасная игра с огромным количеством качественных отсылок на франшизу Gal✩Gun, фанаты которой оценят их по достоинству. Экшен очень увлекает и геймплей даёт честный вызов игроку. Уровни хорошо проработаны и их интересно исследовать. Версия для Switch прекрасно оптимизирована, отлично играется в портативном режиме и дарит неподдельное удовольствие. Для фанатов франшизы Gal✩Gun это настоящий Must Play, в который играть обязательно. Для остальных же это качественный side-scroller с японским колоритом, который скрасит пару вечеров вашей жизни.… Expand
  3. alucard5
    May 8, 2023
    1
    I wanted to enjoy this game, as it is similar to Castlevania Portrait of Ruin which I love. However, the girls are extremely annoying protagonists as they shout and screem in a girly annoying way EACH time you make an attack. No possibility to turn off this “feature” is unacceptable. Devs should go back to Bloodstained franchise where they shine.
  4. theprotagonist
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Very very fun game! Inti Creates never dissapoints with their platformers. Very cute girls. Great music. Fun, relaxing, and moderately challenging (I chose the harder difficulty) platformer. Very satisfying to beat.
  5. Adremere
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    One of the protagonists has a gun and that leans in more heavily on the Metroid part of Metroidvania. It's not totally overpowered either and strikes a good gameplay balance between to the two characters you can switch between.
    The music feels like a Castlevania game's music. The controls handle very well. A fair number of extra items to discover in the 2nd half of the game    Pros:
    One of the protagonists has a gun and that leans in more heavily on the Metroid part of Metroidvania. It's not totally overpowered either and strikes a good gameplay balance between to the two characters you can switch between.
    The music feels like a Castlevania game's music.
    The controls handle very well.
    A fair number of extra items to discover in the 2nd half of the game without making exploration overstay it's welcome or pad the game to give it unnecessary play hours.

    Cons:
    I found the final boss to be frustratingly difficult compared to a lot of the other bosses. Attempts on the boss got to the point where they just weren't fun anymore. This could be a pro for people who enjoy a good challenge.
    There's lots of over the top anime tropes in this game. It didn't really bother me, personally but if you're the kind of person who hates anime voices and dirty jokes then you should probably stay away from this game. Although the cover makes it pretty obvious that it draws heavily on anime styles so this shouldn't come as a surprise.

    Overall this is a decent Metroidvania, that's not overly long, with good gameplay and feels like a decent homage to Castlevania. It definitely is more linear than a lot of the post-SotN Castlevanias, but that could be a good or bad thing depending on what you like.    … Expand
  6. Gaelito64
    Jun 4, 2023
    0
    The worst Game of history and that ruined Inti Creates,A horrible game and that is an unbearable source of cringe 0% recommended

Awards & Rankings

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#81 Best Switch Game of 2023
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#42 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Mar 20, 2023
    95
    Grim Guardians Demon Purge manages to stand out from other Metroidvania games thanks to its meticulously balanced difficulty and length, the number of secrets, epic boss battles, and a somewhat funny story that is followed by beautiful graphics and an outstanding soundtrack. This is not a random game in the market but is a must-buy for any 2D action lovers and gamers in general.
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  2. Shindig
    Mar 15, 2023
    80
    Gal Guardians: Demon Purge is a balancing act: between modern and retro game design, between loving homage and forging its own identity, between “Classicvania” and “Metroidvania”. It walks those tightropes admirably, and the result is a game that anyone with a fondness for Castlevania—whichever era it may be—should check out.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Feb 28, 2023
    70
    If you’re on the hunt for a well-built 2D action game, particularly one you can play with a friend, then Grim Guardians: Demon Purge will likely satisfy. It’s a highly experienced developer working in the genre it’s best known for, and the resulting level of quality is hardly a big surprise. I think it’s more for the fans of the developer than the fans of the property it draws its themes from, and I do wish it had a little more bite to its challenge. An enjoyable romp, but nothing all that special.
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