Lords of Exile

Lords of Exile

February 14, 2024

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In ancient times of war in the Far East, the lands of Exilia were overrun by creatures of the night and samurais. Amidst this cruel conflict, only a bloodthirsty cursed knight can bring hope and vanquish the darkness. Key features Levels Explore 8 levels of classic linear design, each featuring …

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Critic Reviews (6)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

72.0

"Indie throwbacks don&s;t get much better than Lords of Exile with its genuine presentation, constant variety, and pitch-perfect gameplay."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2024
88.0 /100

"A throwback to the classic likes of Castlevania and others with a few modern flourishes"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

76.0

"While I can’t recommend stopping and starting this game, it’s best to approach it as you would any NES game. Get fully immersed in the darkness and the frustration and just enjoy that momentum that comes from singularly reliving a …"

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Sebastian Cigarreta La Orden del Pixel Feb 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

"Lords of Exile, the 2D adventure from Squidbit Works, captures the essence of playing a classic from the NES catalog but with some of the advantages of modern gaming. A fun arcade game that captures the essence of the classics …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Lords of Exile is a blast of the past and feels like a spiritual successor to the original Castlevania. It looks and plays like the popular title, including those cheap knock-back deaths. It’s another hidden gem you’ll want to pick …"

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Zachary Miller NintendoWorldReport Feb 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

25.0

"Lords of Exile is a relatively fun, but not particularly noteworthy, NES-like. If you&s;re itching for some old-school Castlevania gameplay, you&s;ll probably find something to like here, but for the rest of you, there are more robust offerings out there."

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