Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

"At the end of the day, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a solid retro-inspired action game that does a good job of offering a satisfying albeit brief campaign. You could definitely do a lot worse but there is substantial room for …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a great mix of ninja-themed titles that gamers may have experienced on the SNES. It has a wide variety of gameplay elements that make every stage feel fresh and new from the others. This challenging game …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider has a lot of heart and very strong level design, but it&s;s weakened by a low level of challenge."

"Moonrider is a challenging title, full of genuinely exciting moments that will evoke memories of bygone eras and, at times, make you feel like you&s;re traveling back in time. With its few additions, it achieves a great deal. But despite …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a quick and powerful hit of retro action platformer nostalgia."

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a game that stepped right out of the &s;90s. It&s;s a fun little platformer that controls well and is a delight to play, and it evokes a remarkable amount of nostalgia for a game that is …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider conjures the spirit of the golden age of 16-bit gaming."

"As it stands right now you just have a 3 hour, phenominal retro adventure to slash through that you’ll enjoy every second of, and arguably exceeds the great retro balance found in Blazing Chrome, nearing outright perfection in several aspects. …"

"An ode to the golden age of 16 bits, which perfectly transmits those sensations. As a game, it is a somewhat brief challenge, but very intense and varied, that tempts you to improve more and more."

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider reminds of great classic games like Shinobi and Strider, demonstrating how the genre is still alive and kicking."

"Delivers that crunchy, stylized arcade action that helped make the Genesis generation so memorable."

"It must have taken a lot of guts from JoyMasher to release a linear 2D action platformer that relies on a “lives” system in 2023. The spectacle and lavish pixel art are some of the best around and it is …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a throwback to 90&s;s action-platformer games that will appeal to those looking for a challenging nostalgia trip."

"Rather than being a game for people who miss the old school ninja platformers of yesteryear, Moonrider feels more like a game made for the people who miss the idea of them, rather than the games themselves. The game borrows …"

"If it sounds like the criticisms here are on the pedantic side, that is because Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider’s downsides are largely negligible. This is a pristinely crafted action-platformer that has a strong understanding of what it means to deliver an …"

"There&s;s no doubt that it&s;s a decent way to spend a couple hours as far as action-platformers go, and fans of the genre–particularly the retro-focused kind–will get a kick out of something so clearly paying homage. For my money, though, …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a fantastic game. It reminds you of how those old SNES and Genesis games were, enhanced with plenty of quality of life elements. If all your side scrolling melee retro games got together, and created a …"

"Though in general it doesn’t break new ground, 16-bit era fans should enjoy this pretty authentic action platformer"

"Vengeful Guardian Moonrider is yet another fantastic retro gaming experience from Joymasher, and it shows that the developer has really found its niche. However, with the game being way too short for it&s;s own good, and speedrun games aren&s;t for …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider stands out among the pack of games looking to capture that 16-bit nostalgia. It is not just an art style. There are so many pieces that go into making a modern retro game and JoyMasher continues to …"

"One of the best things going for Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is its length. Making your way to the last level and defeating the final boss only takes a few hours. In this way, it knows exactly what it is: a …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is easy to recommend for those longing for retro platformers, but is over a bit too quick."

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is visceral, brutal and quite challenging – which is great. With beautiful pixel art graphics, a great soundtrack and satisfying combat, it&s;s a must-have title for fans of the 16-bit era."

""Another speedy retro cyber ninja!""

"In fact, in some ways, it could actually stand to hew more closely to them, especially when it comes to exploration and difficulty. Taken as it is though, Vengeful Guardian is an approachable, stylish retro platformer that I can see …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is an absolute triumph in &s;neo-retro&s; game design. It boasts fluid combat with plenty of variety in environmental and enemy design and an art style that looks like it beamed straight over from the early &s;90s. While …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is not original and could be a little more challenging, but the honesty by which adheres to its core tenets (simplicity, tight controls, and balls to the wall action) will not go unnoticed by anyone over thirty."

"Overall, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is an awful lot of fun. Those who appreciate the platforming games of yore will get a nostalgia kick that feels very close to those older titles, with some subtle tweaks to make things more playable. …"

"Each level feels unique, and goes through phases that ensure the gameplay remains interesting and engaging. And it’s all complemented by a jaw-dropping art style, which can feel a little grungy on occasion, but has some true standout set-piece moments …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a fantastic platformer that combines the best elements from the SNES and Genesis era with some fresh and fun ideas. It is difficult, as some of its inspirations, but beginners can still enjoy it and have …"

"Look, I’m a kid of the 90’s so this is a hard game to truly review without some level of taint. It looks, plays and sounds like a refinement of games of the Mega Drive. An elevation to a new …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is far from the most original game out there. It wears its 16-bit influences on its sleeves, and developer JoyMasher certainly isn&s;t a stranger to this specific kind of game. However, there is a level of expertise …"

"I loved Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, but it won’t be for everyone. It’s a must-play for 2D action platform veterans. Especially those that value speedrunning. The 80s inspirations hit all the right nostalgia buttons for me. It might look a little …"

"Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is great in a lot of ways. Even if it stays almost too close to the Mega Man X formula, it still utilizes it well. The visuals and music are definite highlights that put this game apart, …"

"While short and inconsistent in challenge, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a fun throwback to late 90s Japanese cyberpunk spectacle."

"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."