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  • Summary: A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun. The Mummy Demastered throws you into a 16-bit-inspired battle against the undead in a 2D, nonlinear, action-packed adventure.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Oct 24, 2017
    90
    It deserves to stand on its own as one of the best recent examples of not only a pixel art aesthetic, but as an excellent combination of run 'n gunning, platforming and exploration. The game benefits from paying homage to multiple 16-bit ancestors rather than strictly sticking to its celluloid source material; The Mummy Demastered is a polished, accomplished and satisfying adventure that will entertain more than just Metroidvania fans.
  2. Nov 14, 2017
    83
    The Mummy Demastered gives Switch owners a Metroidvania style game, while also delivering an experience that brings in some twists of its own. It has a few small warts that hold it back from the classic status of the video game franchises that inspired it, but the fact that can be said for a licensed game in 2017 is nothing short of remarkable.
  3. Nov 20, 2017
    80
    The Mummy Demastered feels less like a movie tie-in and more like a love letter to the metroidvania genre. The art style will appease a retro gamer appetite while it brings some modern elements to keep it fresh and engaging. If you're a fan of games of this ilk, then it is a must-have purchase. If you're not sure what metroidvania is, give it a go anyway. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
  4. Nov 13, 2017
    79
    Despite some questionable design choices, The Mummy Demastered is a fun game, imbued with good exploration and action moments, in perfect metroidvania dress.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jan 7, 2018
    75
    The Mummy Demastered isn't a bad game, but does stand apart from its progenitors in the genre in ways both interesting and annoying. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 22M]
  6. Oct 24, 2017
    75
    The Mummy Demastered is probably going to be, like all of WayForward’s games, a bit of a niche and cult classic. It’s a movie tie-in that shouldn’t be good, but is. I have no idea how it got made, but I’m super glad it did. And honestly, I now will probably rent the Tom Cruise movie. It won’t be as fun as the game, but it does have Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll, so there’s that. The Mummy Demastered is out today on PS4, PC, XB1, and the Switch. It’s $20, and that feels about right for the 10 or so hours you’ll get from this throwback adventure.
  7. 60
    Even in the face of it's most frustrating elements, The Mummy Demastered isn’t a bad game. It’s just disappointing, more reminiscent of WayForward’s okay past licensed work than any of their more transcendent Shantae games. With a credits-rolling completion lasting about five hours, this game thankfully doesn’t overstay its welcome, but irritation is a regular occurrence along the way. This has way more in common with the reboot it's tied to than we all hoped.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! If you like Metroidvania's then you will like it. I played through it twice in a row to get all the trophies andThis game is a masterpiece! If you like Metroidvania's then you will like it. I played through it twice in a row to get all the trophies and it was fun both times! I want more games like this.

    And the music is some of the best you'll hear in any game.
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  2. May 5, 2021
    9
    para um jogo indie ate que esta bacana . joguei do comeco ao fim e adorei.
    jogo com elementos metroidvania
    curti as armas jogo bem fluido
    para um jogo indie ate que esta bacana . joguei do comeco ao fim e adorei.
    jogo com elementos metroidvania
    curti as armas jogo bem fluido sem bugs. valeu
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  3. Oct 25, 2017
    9
    I'll make this brief, the game is awesome. Metroidvania fans and some of the action/retro fans will love this. It's really one of the bestI'll make this brief, the game is awesome. Metroidvania fans and some of the action/retro fans will love this. It's really one of the best platformers at the moment on the eShop, along with Shantae, shovelknight and Axiom Verge. Expand
  4. Mar 21, 2018
    8
    Growing up in the Genesis generation, the Mummy Demastered feels like a significantly more polished version of the action platformers I lovedGrowing up in the Genesis generation, the Mummy Demastered feels like a significantly more polished version of the action platformers I loved as a kid.

    Yes, it is a Metroidvania. It utilizes the 16-bit influenced pixel art style to its fullest potential and crafts an atmospheric world that does not detract from the gameplay. The animations are smooth and fluid, the dialogue doesn't insult your intelligence, and the levels are crafted with a classic Metroid feel, pulling you into deeper exploration to both max out your characters abilities, and progress through the story.

    Well recommended for $20, even more so if it goes on sale.
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  5. Jul 6, 2019
    8
    The Mummy Demastered is another addition to the long list of Metroidvanias with some good elements to it but is kept from being great from itsThe Mummy Demastered is another addition to the long list of Metroidvanias with some good elements to it but is kept from being great from its many flaws.

    What you will find is some great and fluid pixel art, a stellar soundtrack, and good run n' gun gameplay somewhat similar to Contra. As usual, you'll need to find upgrades to traverse further along the map, but this time you'll need to manage ammo for the weapons you find along your journey, which I thought was a different but interesting idea. The areas and enemies are sufficient enough, but I would have liked to see some more variety thrown in.

    Here is my biggest flaw with the game, and the one that really knocks the score down a few points: the challenge/difficulty doesn't come from having to fight tough enemies, but rather having a lot of enemies thrown at you all the time. It becomes especially frustrating when you need to platform; you'll find yourself getting knocked off constantly and having to redo it all multiple times.

    So, is it worth picking up? I say yes, especially if you are an avid Metroidvania fan. The game is by no means perfect, and its flaws may possibly put off a lot of players, but its still very much a good game that should be added to your collection.
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  6. Nov 13, 2018
    7
    This game deserves a lot of credit for the incredible pixel sprites, backgrounds and music. (Those, alone, are worth giving it a shot!) TheThis game deserves a lot of credit for the incredible pixel sprites, backgrounds and music. (Those, alone, are worth giving it a shot!) The control and gameplay feel refreshingly tight and satisfying, too. But for all those great bullet points, the game itself feels a bit half-baked. The level design is pretty samey across the whole game, and the game is fairly short, as well. It's absolutely worth a play if you're into Action Platformers or Retro Revival Metroidvanias, but it doesn't do much to reinvent the genre.

    At it's best, Mummy Demastered is a treat to see, hear and play. It doesn't overstay its welcome, which is great, but it doesn't do anything new with itself in the second half of the game. Definitely worth buying if you see it on sale, but there are plenty of other Metroidvanias, even by WayForward, which do more to satisfy.
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  7. Mar 24, 2021
    0
    This game has a major glitch close to the end where if you die straight after the penultimate boss you can no longer progress. Can you believeThis game has a major glitch close to the end where if you die straight after the penultimate boss you can no longer progress. Can you believe they never bothered to fix this bug? Completely spoiled what was an okay game otherwise Expand

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