- Publisher: Lillymo Games
- Release Date: Apr 20, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary: Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.
- Developer: Lillymo Games
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 5
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Mixed: 3 out of 5
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Negative: 0 out of 5
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Apr 23, 2026All things considered, though, I still had a lot of fun playing Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege. It’s a great ode to many classic NES series that plays like it was made during that era, which I suspect is the point. While the hint system is annoying and the bosses were a mixed bag, this is still a great adventure that any fan of retro games should enjoy.
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Apr 22, 2026If you’re looking for retro feels steeped in familiar old-school frustrations, but with some new twists, this may be for you.
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Apr 17, 2026Pushing through some of the more devious sections, I felt a sound sense of accomplishment in rolling credits on Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, in all its alliterative glory. In more ways than one, it's not for the faint of heart, but those seeking a retro-style challenge in 8-bit packaging will very likely enjoy the ride. While not all of its design choices land flush, the overall journey makes for a fun afternoon. A co-op mode made me wonder whom I might subject to this punishing experience, but once through was enough for me to hit my cursing quota for the year.
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Apr 21, 2026Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a competent game with a nice difficulty balance and curve for those who want to spend some time in a metroidvania title. The lack of content, though, lets the game become obsolete pretty soon.
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May 15, 2026The moments when you stray from the classic side-scroller are enjoyable, and the level variety and focus on the continuity of the adventure are also a welcome refresher, but the difficulty of individual levels varies wildly — from trivial to tedious to a brief filler. The dialogue is a waste of potential, and the knockbacks are as frustrating as ever.