Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 27, 2022
    90
    It's not often that you find a Metroidvania that actually measures up to its models, while still managing to put its own attractive spin on the old formula. Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- absolutely delivers and manages to capture the Symphony of the Night look and feel brilliantly, while still being its own title. There are only two real drawbacks that keep the experience from being perfect: performance can have dips, manifested with slowdown rather than dropped frames, but only in circumstances where it doesn't affect gameplay at all. Then, newcomers to the Record of Lodoss War universe will be left completely lost as to who the characters are, and how they relate to one another, making the story tough to care for. Everything else however feels perfect and proved memorable in a way that Konami's eponymous franchise always managed to deliver with its 2D incarnations.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 28, 2022
    85
    If you’ve been hoping for a little more combat and a little less walking back and forth between points on a map, Wonder Labyrinth would make a wonder-full way to spend five or six hours.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Jan 17, 2022
    85
    Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is an excellent and short metroidvania that is a joy to play on Switch. The initial release in December had major technical issues, but the newest patch has made it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to play a quality metroidvania on Switch.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 28, 2022
    80
    If it had been released closer to the franchise's heyday, Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth could have been seen as one of the all-time greats. As it stands, it's a fun stew of mixed influences that often does things by the numbers, but goes harder with its art than it has to. [Issue #60 – July/August 2022, p. 75]
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  6. Shindig
    Feb 24, 2022
    80
    It has its share of new ideas, but for the most part, Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a classic metroidvania, and it wears that heritage proudly. The inspiration from games like Symphony of the Night is abundant, right down to a little homage to Alucard in the way Deedlit’s cape animates when she runs. “Indie retro-inspired metroidvania” isn’t exactly a rarity these days, but Wonder Labyrinth has the goods, with the intricate level design, fluid movement, and steady stream of worthwhile upgrades that sit at the genre’s heart. It’s probably not going to make a metroidvania fan out of someone who isn’t one already, but as a throwback to Castlevania’s heyday in particular, it’s an impressive effort.
  7. TouchArcade
    Feb 1, 2022
    80
    While the game doesn’t do a whole lot to shake up the formula and its story is going to be largely nonsensical to those unfamiliar with the somewhat vintage Record of Lodoss War property, the controls are tight, the pacing is brisk, and the map designs are strong. It’s a very pleasant Metroidvania experience, and the six or so hours it takes to finish go by in a flash. Those who love Symphony of the Night in particular will find this game wonderfully familiar in all the best ways. I doubt it will inspire many imitators of its own, but it’s very well-done.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Dec 20, 2021
    80
    Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth doesn’t take too long to beat — even the most curious/thorough/careful player is unlikely to go over the 10-hour mark — but when the adventure’s this much fun and as densely packed with creativity, does it matter? At the end of it all you’re far more likely to feel satisfied than short-changed, and Deedlit’s tale is a surprisingly touching one regardless of how much or little you already know about Lodoss. If you're after something with the flavour of Symphony of the Night that doesn't feel like a shallow knock-off, this is a fine alternative.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Wiltermrlsb
    Sep 24, 2022
    8
    It is an excellent game to start with Metroidvania, it is a bit easy compared to others of its genre, the story at the beginning is not soIt is an excellent game to start with Metroidvania, it is a bit easy compared to others of its genre, the story at the beginning is not so clear (if you have not seen the anime or read the novels before), in the same way, I feel that a greater variety of weapons and bows were missing (since the mechanics of swords and projections do not change much), that's why I give it an 8/10, in general, I liked the game, especially the final message it conveys.… Full Review »
  2. Omenthreat
    Jun 15, 2022
    5
    I wanted to like this game a lot more than I did. It had everything going for it. A Metroidvania style game with gorgeous art, beautiful musicI wanted to like this game a lot more than I did. It had everything going for it. A Metroidvania style game with gorgeous art, beautiful music and some mustery, that's a win in my books. However, for as much as this game tries to be another Castlevania SOTN, it fails in almost ever single way. This is a one-sided, one level of depth feeling game, and it is incredibly short. There is no crafting, nothing exciting about the powers you acquire or the weapons that you find, and forget about armor, there is nothing more than what you start with in this game. I literally spammed the same ability the entire game to beat it in one sit down.
    On a note about the enemies. They were beautifully done for the most part but absolutely awkwardly placed in the tiny corridors that make up this game. The enemy size ratio to room was not well thought out at all, it was as if the art directors only desire was to fill up as much of the screen as possible in every case. Recycling boss battles. This is an unforgivable gaming sin. I beat a boss and you think it’s fun to have to beat that boss again? Seriously, that’s a lazy way to extend your games already pathetically short run time. Finally, this game had so much lag and screen stuttering that half the boss battles felt caught in a stun lock of sorts. Ori can run flawlessly but this game can’t? Final thoughts. Buy this game if it goes on for 80% off. It’s worth $10 for sure. But the full price, nah, that’s a ripoff.    … Full Review »
  3. Bryan76
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Incroyable da se metroidvania est vraiment solide l'exploration et les combats de boss se jeux est un bon hommage à castlevania et metroid
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