Valfaris

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  • Summary: Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Digital Fix
    Oct 11, 2019
    100
    If you are willing to brave the chaotic difficulty and dystopian grittiness, Valfaris is absolutely worth every moment!
  2. GameCritics
    Oct 14, 2019
    95
    I can’t stress how much I adored the entirety of Valfaris, and finding a title so brimming with such confidence in itself is rare. This game knows it’s awesome, and as the bosses got harder and harder, I was never once frustrated because I knew I had the tools I needed to conquer its mountain, leading to one of the most satisfying gameplay experiences I’ve had in years. Valfaris is a supremely designed action-platformer made by incredibly talented people, and it headbanged straight into my heart. Play it immediately.
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 9, 2019
    92
    Destruction, gore and desolation. Take up the mantle of Therion, an alter-Metabaron/Space Marine-combined and spread the word of heavy metal amongst the corpses. How much heavy metal do you ask? Enriched uranium heavy!
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 9, 2019
    88
    Valfaris is a masterful game, a wild ride that inherits the spirit of the great shooters of the past and offers it to the glorious gods of metal.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 5, 2019
    80
    Valfaris is an excellent and challenging action platformer with a wonderfully designed combat system. The balancing of close combat, laser action, and the shared resource for shield and subweapons mean that most encounters require a careful and skilful approach. The result in a standout title that shows how far Steel Mantis have come from the flawed Slain: Back From Hell.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 31, 2019
    80
    Valfaris is a really cool pixel-art action-paced adventure, one that is challenging and well-balanced. A great die & retry, with a dark atmosphere.
  7. Games.cz
    Nov 7, 2019
    70
    A rapid action game in heavy metal rhythm which will make you remember all those legendary platformers from the 90s. It’s frantic, easy to understand - but its difficulty can be, at times, terrifying.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. SulyKaz
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    actually i play it slain before and i enjoy it and i trust big sugar films they can learned form mistakes and make super bad ass game likeactually i play it slain before and i enjoy it and i trust big sugar films they can learned form mistakes and make super bad ass game like VALFARIS this game is crazy madness bloody sci fi as hell… Expand
  2. sadarnwn4
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    Игра обалденная как и предыдущее творение данной студии, только в разы лучше:) прошел демку 2 раза и очень очень ждал релиза. Купил неИгра обалденная как и предыдущее творение данной студии, только в разы лучше:) прошел демку 2 раза и очень очень ждал релиза. Купил не задумываясь… Expand
  4. keks24
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    Очень крутой платформер с потрясающим саундреком!
  5. 2fps
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Best game of the genre that I know of, I don't even like Contra that much but this was tight.
  6. Phased
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Fun and creative mechanics. Music is great. Weapons are fun to use and varied and the art style fits perfectly with the gameplay.
  7. Dean_Demon
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    A really excellent variant on Contra or Turrican, graphics are of a high standard which the backgrounds are of a higher standard than theA really excellent variant on Contra or Turrican, graphics are of a high standard which the backgrounds are of a higher standard than the foreground and enemies etc, sound is also of a high standard with really decent sound effects but the soundtrack you are either going to love or hate as it is metal. All in all it just works but do be prepared for a challenging game in which you will die alot so i rate it an excellent 8 out of 10 with only minor things holding it back from greatness.… Expand
  8. dotrem
    Jul 9, 2022
    2
    Garabage. As colorblind i can't see a ****
    This **** doesn't recognise my ds4 and dualsense, but recognise xbox controller pepega. But obv    Garabage. As colorblind i can't see a ****
    This **** doesn't recognise my ds4 and dualsense, but recognise xbox controller pepega. But obv that you can't play games like this with such a parody on game controller.    … Expand

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