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Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
Released On: Feb 23, 2023
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7.5
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Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
76
50% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
50% Mixed
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6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Grim Guardians Demon Purge manages to stand out from other Metroidvania games thanks to its meticulously balanced difficulty and length, the number of secrets, epic boss battles, and a somewhat funny story that is followed by beautiful graphics and an outstanding soundtrack. This is not a random game in the market but is a must-buy for any 2D action lovers and gamers in general.
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is one of Inti Creates' better releases, and it feels great to play on both Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. The 2D action adventure also works well with Steam Remote Play Together for co-op.
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Generally Favorable
Based on 12 User Ratings
7.5
67% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 User Ratings
7.5
67% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
17% Mixed
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2 Ratings
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2 Ratings
Very very fun game! Inti Creates never dissapoints with their platformers. Very cute girls. Great music. Fun, relaxing, and moderately challenging (I chose the harder difficulty) platformer. Very satisfying to beat.
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Nintendo Switch
Great Castlevania homage with many references to other games. combined with anime inspired characters from their rail-shooter series Gal Gun. The moveset increases as you go through the game making for a second or pass through the stages worth doing, and especially of note is the variety of uses and combinations of those abilities. I've never seen two players choose exactly the same way to solve problems. The humour of the game creeps out slowly but if you like the tone, maybe you will like the other GGDP (Gal Gun Double Peace).
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Nintendo Switch
Grim Guardians has a few issues, but ultimately is a fantastic retro style platformer that fills the Castlevania shaped hole in my heart.
If you’re on the hunt for a well-built 2D action game, particularly one you can play with a friend, then Grim Guardians: Demon Purge will likely satisfy. It’s a highly experienced developer working in the genre it’s best known for, and the resulting level of quality is hardly a big surprise. I think it’s more for the fans of the developer than the fans of the property it draws its themes from, and I do wish it had a little more bite to its challenge. An enjoyable romp, but nothing all that special.
Grimm Guardians: Demon Purge is a competent and gorgeous Castlevania-lite with satisfying action and a great two-player mode. It’s also got its tongue firmly in cheek, and I had a fun time blasting through gigantic bosses and exploring this world. I just wish it offered a little more variety in gameplay and had a little more of what makes the Castlevania series so fun to explore. Maybe in the sequel…
I’d say Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is a good snack for people who enjoy Inti Creates titles, the Bloodstained: Circle of the Moon spin-offs, or games that are Metroidvania-adjacent. It’s a brief diversion, which isn’t a bad thing! In a world where so many games can be 20-40 hours long, sometimes I want something silly and fun that will keep me busy for one or two evenings. I really appreciated what Inti Creates accomplished with the generally delightful Grim Guardians: Demon Purge.
For Metroidvania fans and lovers of Inti Creates' works, Grim Guardians certainly does enough to please. Getting to grips with combat negotiations and levelling up your weaponry brings with it a sense of reward and progression, and it’s enjoyable to backtrack for secrets. It’s not quite on the level of Curse of the Moon, its closest relative, but it’s not far off — and the sibling switching idea is at least novel and fun to work with. Gory, spritely, and occasionally creatively inspired, it hits all the right notes, just sometimes in a little too sparse a manner to be considered overwhelmingly compelling.
Прекрасная игра с огромным количеством качественных отсылок на франшизу Gal✩Gun, фанаты которой оценят их по достоинству. Экшен очень увлекает и геймплей даёт честный вызов игроку. Уровни хорошо проработаны и их интересно исследовать. Версия для Switch прекрасно оптимизирована, отлично играется в портативном режиме и дарит неподдельное удовольствие. Для фанатов франшизы Gal✩Gun это настоящий Must Play, в который играть обязательно. Для остальных же это качественный side-scroller с японским колоритом, который скрасит пару вечеров вашей жизни.
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Nintendo Switch
Pros:
One of the protagonists has a gun and that leans in more heavily on the Metroid part of Metroidvania. It's not totally overpowered either and strikes a good gameplay balance between to the two characters you can switch between.
The music feels like a Castlevania game's music.
The controls handle very well.
A fair number of extra items to discover in the 2nd half of the game without making exploration overstay it's welcome or pad the game to give it unnecessary play hours.
Cons:
I found the final boss to be frustratingly difficult compared to a lot of the other bosses. Attempts on the boss got to the point where they just weren't fun anymore. This could be a pro for people who enjoy a good challenge.
There's lots of over the top anime tropes in this game. It didn't really bother me, personally but if you're the kind of person who hates anime voices and dirty jokes then you should probably stay away from this game. Although the cover makes it pretty obvious that it draws heavily on anime styles so this shouldn't come as a surprise.
Overall this is a decent Metroidvania, that's not overly long, with good gameplay and feels like a decent homage to Castlevania. It definitely is more linear than a lot of the post-SotN Castlevanias, but that could be a good or bad thing depending on what you like.
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Nintendo Switch
I wanted to enjoy this game, as it is similar to Castlevania Portrait of Ruin which I love. However, the girls are extremely annoying protagonists as they shout and screem in a girly annoying way EACH time you make an attack. No possibility to turn off this “feature” is unacceptable. Devs should go back to Bloodstained franchise where they shine.
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Nintendo Switch
The worst Game of history and that ruined Inti Creates,A horrible game and that is an unbearable source of cringe 0% recommended
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Nintendo Switch
Summary Grim Guardians: Demon Purge centers around two demon hunters who return to their school after a mission only to find a demonic castle where it once stood. Players control both of the demon hunting sisters in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Players must master each of the sisters' unique abilities and attributes to overcome the chall...
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for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Feb 23, 2023
Developer:
- Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates
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