Xeodrifter

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
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  1. DevonCrybe
    Mar 24, 2018
    7
    A throwback to Metroid on NES and 8-Bit style games, Xeodrifter has you flying planet to planet, defeating aliens, and collecting upgrades on your quest to retrieve a power core to your ship.

    There is a fair bit of difficulty to this game, specifically saving your game is reserved to your spaceship, few enemies drop health, and no fast travelling. A few clever gaming mechanics will have    A throwback to Metroid on NES and 8-Bit style games, Xeodrifter has you flying planet to planet, defeating aliens, and collecting upgrades on your quest to retrieve a power core to your ship.

    There is a fair bit of difficulty to this game, specifically saving your game is reserved to your spaceship, few enemies drop health, and no fast travelling. A few clever gaming mechanics will have you nodding for the originality.

    The game is on the shorter side, but the price is fair. If you are a fan of Metroidvania’s and harder games, check it out.    … Expand
  2. calvinbrine
    Aug 11, 2021
    7
    I decided I didn't play enough indy games and wanted to play a cool metroidvania, so I looked around, and bought this. Wish I didn't.
    It's meant to be a metroidvania, but I spent a lot of the game just pushing forward in one direction, getting killed, and trying again until I got past it. Metroid fusion's difficulty made for a really fun experience, but this didn't. At one point, I had    I decided I didn't play enough indy games and wanted to play a cool metroidvania, so I looked around, and bought this. Wish I didn't.
    It's meant to be a metroidvania, but I spent a lot of the game just pushing forward in one direction, getting killed, and trying again until I got past it. Metroid fusion's difficulty made for a really fun experience, but this didn't. At one point, I had just beaten a boss, and while I had a checkpoint, I was unable to save until I got past a very tough location. I kept dying, and getting set back to the checkpoint. I couldn't give up and go do something else, because then I'd have to beat the boss again. Eventually I just left my switch on and went to do something else, since I was just done. There was one point in this entire game I felt like I was having some good action and exploration and REAL FUN, good fun too. I spoiled most metroid games for myself before playing them, so it was fresh. I'd had some slight fun for other parts of the game, but that part was the only time I had real fun. But that was the only time, it was pretty short, and after that I got stuck again and finally gave up. If it weren't for that part though I'd be giving it a lower score. Good to know that seeing these reviews, it was the games fault not mine. Would not recommend.    … Expand
  3. chosen0ne
    Sep 22, 2021
    7
    It's a simple and cute metroidvania. I enjoyed it. Fun if you want a simple go at a popular genre. It's great to get on sale.

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendojo
    Mar 23, 2018
    75
    Xeodrifter certainly won’t be for everyone. The title harkens back to the days of 8-Bit gaming in not only its graphics, but also its approach to difficulty. The challenge is certainly steep, but the accompanying sense of accomplishment should please many old school purists.
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  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Feb 23, 2018
    75
    Overall, Xeodrifter is a blast. It’s a simple game that is held up by its unique upgrades, great music, and brilliantly crafted exploration-based gameplay. If you’ve got an extra $10 lying around, I highly recommend Atooi’s latest Switch release.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 20, 2018
    50
    There are some neat ideas in Xeodrifter, but they never come together to make a coherent whole.
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