Valfaris: Mecha Therion
November 21, 2023
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell! After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken …
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85.0
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45.0
"If you&s;re a fan of PS2-era shoot &s;em ups then you&s;ll happily bang your head to the jams that Valfaris: Mecha Therion is rockin&s;."
Read original review"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an intense bullet hell shooter that never takes it foot of the pedal, filled with fantastic gunplay and visuals."
Read original review"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a fun follow-up to the original Valfaris that takes what made that one good and slaps it into an entirely new genre."
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70.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an awesome shoot-&s;em-up. It does a good job of encapsulating the classic shooter sensibilities while also making sure the melee combat fits in without feeling shoehorned. The presentation adheres to the heavy metal style artwork well, …"
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82.0
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78.0
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68.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a another indie gem. The original was one of best, most challenging and enjoyable run n’ gun games I had played. Switching the sequel to the shmup genre while keeping the action packed gameplay from the …"
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85.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Mecha Therion marks an important transition for Steel Mantis. After the success garnered with the first Valfaris, the development team decides to revolutionize its creature, abandoning a successful play structure in favor of a scrolling arcade shooter with bullet hell …"
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65.0
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70.0
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60.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion changes the genre, simplifies the game structure and loses the complexity of the first game."
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85.0
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90.0
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45.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is the direct continuation of 2018&s;s Valfaris but with a gender change in between. From 2D action and platforms to a horizontally scrolling shoot &s;em up without losing any of the essence that made the first game …"
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55.0
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75.0
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30.0
"A really nicely crafted little shooter with a banging metal soundtrack and the look and feel of the PlayStation 1 era. It&s;s well worth checking out if you&s;re a fan of the genre."
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70.0
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65.0
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60.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a blood-pumping, head-banging, monster-bashing sequel to an excellent game. Steel Mantis has graciously transformed Valfaris into a brutal 2.5D Shmup while keeping the identity of the original intact. It’s a different but, ultimately, familiar experience. I’m …"
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88.0
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90.0
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86.0
"The blend of metal music with the constant action of a shmup is a fantastic experience that I would recommend to any fan of the genre."
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90.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion did not relax us. This is not a relaxing game at all, but it is an enjoyable one and an easy recommendation if you&s;re in the market for a fun, action-heavy shooter. Blasting through waves of ships, …"
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85.0
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95.0
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90.0
"Valfaris: Mecha Therion, the new work of Steel Mantis, is the sequel to the acclaimed Valfaris that bets its entire legacy on a radical change of genre. It is one of those titles that we can leave installed on our …"
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