Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Apr 23, 2026
    80
    All 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.
  2. Nindie Spotlight
    Apr 22, 2026
    78
    If you’re looking for retro feels steeped in familiar old-school frustrations, but with some new twists, this may be for you.
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Apr 21, 2026
    70
    Saint 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.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 17, 2026
    70
    Pushing 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.
  6. Nintendo News PL
    May 15, 2026
    65
    The 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.