Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Video Chums
    Sep 26, 2019
    88
    When it comes to 2D action games, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying experience than Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX. From its spot-on presentation to its high-octane action, it's a prime example of 2D action done right.
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    85
    A great game, even if the difficulty feels a little lopsided. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 22SW]
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 7, 2019
    85
    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX was absolutely grand. While the game is somewhat on the shorter side, various gameplay improvements made this one the best in the series. It is clear that the developers focused on swiftness and getting to the cool stuff as soon as possible. The game flows well as a result, encouraging you to go back and improve your performance in certain stages. The level design and gameplay mechanics make for a very sharp 8.5 hours.
  5. DualShockers
    Sep 26, 2019
    85
    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avengers iX is a fast-paced but well-designed platformer that keeps up Inti Creates' streak of awesome games.
  6. ZTGD
    Dec 9, 2019
    80
    Despite some issues that makes it feel like a step below Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Luminous Avenger iX is still a worthy inclusion in the Gunvolt Chronicles universe.
  7. TrueGaming
    Sep 27, 2019
    80
    The series is steadily moving forward with the latest installment being the best yet by keeping the same unique gameplay and improving other aspects of the experience.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Sep 26, 2019
    80
    What we have here is a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding action platformer which lives up to the quality as expected from the studio. Its minor quibbles do little to tarnish what is a charming game and all-round rewarding experience. The ride does end a little too quickly and veterans of the genre may desire a bit more of a challenge, but on the whole this is a great little game which confirms the studio as being perhaps the best in their field.
  9. Destructoid
    Sep 26, 2019
    80
    Luminous Avenger distills so much of what made the series pop in the first place that it's also worth investing in.
  10. FNintendo
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX follows the footsteps of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series and does so in a very fun and competent way. Thanks to its fluid and simple controls, frantic gameplay and defying bosses, this is a perfect work for those who enjoyed its predecessors and inspirations, even if it has some rough edges when it comes to its boss fights and soundtrack.
  11. Cubed3
    Dec 19, 2019
    70
    A curious example of a title being both more refined, but also less good than its predecessor. The action is smoother, better, and overall much more engaging. Purely as a platformer it is great fun, can be picked up cheap, and is only marred by simplistic, one-way levels and its short length. As an entry it is inferior to its predecessor with the removal of various gear, crafting, and challenges, making it a one-trick pony. It's awesome, but it doesn't have the magic the previous one did. Copen, one of the cooler characters in recent history, lacks much of his style that was memorable in previous games. This series is one of the coolest in recent times, and while this does not disappoint, it doesn't live up to how absolutely great it could be.

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#61 Best Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. GAMEVILLER27
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    This game was great and enjoyed every second of the gameplay and story and I would easily give this game a 10/10
  2. btbt
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Purchased this game on day one after reading all of the recommendations. I am new to the Gunvolt series, so this was gamble for me. This gamePurchased this game on day one after reading all of the recommendations. I am new to the Gunvolt series, so this was gamble for me. This game did not disappoint, hours melted away as I pushed forward for upgrades and to continue the story line. The in game mechanics do a great job teaching the player new ways to use copied weapons. I highly recommend this to any action platformer fan who digs future aesthetics and pixel art.… Full Review »
  3. Drevan
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Inti Creates is simply a stamp of quality on every product! They have yet to disappoint me in all of the games that I have played from them:Inti Creates is simply a stamp of quality on every product! They have yet to disappoint me in all of the games that I have played from them: Wasn't BMZ awesome enough? Ok, take BMZ2 then! Do you enjoy Megaman style games but also love loot griding? Alright, here is Dragon Marked for Death! Its like they make games tailored just for me...
    And now...after Two Gunvolt titles and a possible 3rd one that is having troubles coming out of the hoven, one might wonder...was that sort of spin off game a stretch? Maybe they are pushing it and the quality will suffer for it...
    Nope! They did it again! 10/10 this game ROCKS!    … Full Review »
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