El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron

1. TundraFreeze

   Aug 26, 2013

   10

   It is the unique artistic design, storyline and topic that makes El Shaddai a unique gaming experience. Nothing like it exists on console, youIt is the unique artistic design, storyline and topic that makes El Shaddai a unique gaming experience. Nothing like it exists on console, you have to look at modern indie PC games for equally unique visuals. So if you want a game that stands out on your shelf this is it. The gameplay is a combination of 2D and 3D platforming with combat. Mostly combat though. The combat is not overly technical you only have to memorize ten or so button combinations, which is not a lot for this type of game. However having less button combinations to memorize made the game more enjoyable to me, I prefer being able to master a few moves over trying to recollect a tonne of them. I simply have more fun this way. Besides, mastering them can be difficult and the enemies are not that easy to beat. In addition, enemies require you to use specific weapons in order to beat them in the most efficient way. So there is a heavy trial and error aspect to El Shaddai. You also don't have much armor and health. By now you should realize that this is definitely not a button-mashing game. You need to play smart and master the combat. I had a great time with El Shaddai, I have done two playthroughs of it since I first bought it. For me the game has a high replay value because of the unique visuals and uncomplicated combat style. Like I said earlier, nothing like it exists on the 360 console.… Expand

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2. MegWhiteley

   Mar 2, 2012

   10

   I think that is a incomprended title, because The Shaddai is a beautiful game, with a strange story, is a really classic. The controls,I think that is a incomprended title, because The Shaddai is a beautiful game, with a strange story, is a really classic. The controls, graphics, gameplay, all do an awesome game.… Expand

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4. temukno

   Aug 25, 2011

   9

   La primeras horas de juego me dejaron muy buena impresión, la historia engancha y el sistema de combate poco a poco va dejandoLa primeras horas de juego me dejaron muy buena impresión, la historia engancha y el sistema de combate poco a poco va dejando ver su potencial, gráficamente impecable. Recomiendo el juego.… Expand

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5. rhubarbdoom

   Mar 6, 2012

   8

   Bargain Bin Review of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron.
   
   If the idea of cavorting before a hipster guardian angel who communicates withBargain Bin Review of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron.
   
   If the idea of cavorting before a hipster guardian angel who communicates with God on a cell phone and doing battle with minions of a dreadlocked Michael Jackson-alike who vogues in front of the screen whilst youâ… Expand

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6. frederik1478

   Mar 16, 2020

   8

   The game is a unique experience you will not get anywhere else . music is amazing the visuals are unbelievable.

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7. Larux18

   Jul 5, 2013

   8

   This game came literally out of nowhere and took everyone by surprise, and it was a good surprise. The truth is, El Shaddai is a game that isThis game came literally out of nowhere and took everyone by surprise, and it was a good surprise. The truth is, El Shaddai is a game that is not afraid to be different, and that gives it strength. It is at its core a 2D and 3D platforming game with a very particular artistic style that immediately stands out. The world is pieced in a very particular way that makes it seem living, and that is excellent. Combat also works differently since you can change you attacks by pressing X slower or quicker or even holding it, all of this with 3 different weapons and power-ups to mix up things. However the game can get quite repetitive since there are some sections where all you do is run until you find some enemies to fight only to defeat them and run towards the next bunch. However there are then some sections that completely change that formula, especially in the later third of the game, which just becomes a massive climax in both gameplay and story. The story is... well... difficult to both describe and understand, it is based on judeo-christian mythology with its own artistic interpretation, and even though it is quite unclear the cutscenes are epic and what happens around you is truly magnificent. The fact that this game is in the bargain bin makes it a steal, buy it now.… Expand

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8. RickyBooby

   Aug 23, 2013

   2

   More like MetaBOMB! Wow. I've played well over 500 games. This is top 5 for worst ever. The first 2-3 chapters you assume they're creating theMore like MetaBOMB! Wow. I've played well over 500 games. This is top 5 for worst ever. The first 2-3 chapters you assume they're creating the story, so you are more forgiving of the rambling, confusing non-sense. By the time you're wrapping up Chapter 12, you realized you've been playing for hours, have no idea what is actually going on, and your hands are tired from mindlessly mashing buttons. I could end the review with that, but there are so many more points of rage:
   1) During your first playthrough, there is no health gauge for you or bosses. Annoying, but enraging when you learn that on a second playthrough you can unlock that. Also, you can unlock scores on second playthroughs.
   2) 3 weapons. 3 weapons the whole game, with one being vastly superior and merely requiring button spamming
   3) Literally minutes of just walking down a corridor. Maybe so the dev can load the next scene? Maybe because in game design school they were absent on the day they discussed fun. Whatever the reason, I'd say in total, I spent 20 minutes simply walking in a black room with a light tunnel ahead. Seriously.
   4) Cheap bosses. Remember those old fighters where you'd play against some jerk who leg swept you 12 times then delivered an uppercut since the animations prevented you from blocking, moving, or doing anything about it? Yup...welcome to the tactics of about half the bosses. It's not overly difficult to avoid, but when you do...brace yourself for rage.
   5) Platforming with a miserable camera angle. We've been playing games for over 30 years. You'd think that by this point silly jump puzzles and platforming portions that were done poorly would at least have the common courtesy of giving you a decent camera angle. With El Shaddai...you thought wrong.
   
   The positives? This game has a really neat art style, the music builds up to epic during intense battles, and visually it's neat to see a different type of game tried. Unfortunately with the shallow gameplay, non-sensical story, horrific design choices, and maddening omissions, this game is dreadful. I bought it on XBL for $3. I overpaid.… Expand

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