Valfaris

"If you&s;re a fan of 2D action games then you&s;d be a goof not to play it."

"If you&s;re still thirsty for classic run &a; gun Contra lookalike, the new game from Slain&s;s developer it&s;s just that: a pixelated heavy metal orgy full of shots, sword swinging and blood. A classic template, but with an enormous weapon …"

"Slain was nice, but not mature in my opinion. A graphic display that rode on the retro wave. However, the makers have taken the criticism to heart. The big hit is not VALFARIS. With Axiom Verge, Blazing Chrome, Gunlord &a; …"

"Valfaris is an experience that anyone with an interest in gaming should try, specially every rock and metal fan and 2D platformer fans. The game is brutal, gory and violent as it should be and it includes some of the …"

"One of the best side-scrolling shooters in over three decades of their existence."

"Valfaris is a frenetic, violent homage to classic shooters and heavy metal, with satisfying gameplay and challenging boss encounters, it&s;ll be appreciated by anybody looking for something fun to head-bang to"

"While Valfaris is in many ways an excellent game, it&s;s held back by some significant design flaws and technical problems."

"Valfaris is a superb action-platformer filled with violence, a killer soundtrack, and some gorgeously grotesque pixel art."

"Valfaris is solid. The pacing is great, and with the exception of the back half, the difficulty curve isn&s;t too bad. The juggling of weapons in relation to their balance is well done, and the constant boss fights are a …"

"Old school gamers and players looking for a challenge can do no wrong with Valfaris. It’s basically a love letter to classic run-and-gun games from the golden era of gaming. It’s fun, hard and frustrating, but like most games of …"

"Valfaris is the worthy heir to the once beloved Contra and Turrican series. Despite his short leght, it truly represents the new avant-garde of the genre."

"Overall, Valfaris is a much better game than its predecessor, introducing new systems and ideas to help keep its action-platformer formula engaging and interesting."

"Valfaris is a collection of conventional run &s;n gun elements amplified by one of the gnarliest and most committed heavy metal aesthetics ever pledged to pixels. Ideas that belong to Valfaris may not be as well tuned as the Greatest …"

"An ideal fit for those who want a little Judas Priest with their run-and-gun action."

"It nails the aesthetic and gameplay of Genesis era side scrollers, and looks like something that could have been released during that era and go down in history as a fondly remembered classic. Even if you’re sick of retro-inspired action-platformers, …"

"Valfaris is the perfect transposition in modern salsa by the run&s;n&s;gun that have cheered whole generations of fans."

"Fast, brutal and incredibly fun, Valfaris is as heavy metal as a game can be."

"Valfaris is beautiful to see and fun to play. A title that sprays metal from every pore and that will immediately enter the hearts of fans thanks to an artistic section from hands in hair, with detailed, charismatic and original …"

"If you enjoyed the challenge that Cuphead, Sundered and all the others bring, then Valfaris is your next port of call. If you aren’t a fan of hard as nails throwbacks to older games, you may not like this. Or …"

"Valfaris is a dark, mean sci-fi trek through a corrupted landscape that can only be cleansed through fire."

"If you are willing to brave the chaotic difficulty and dystopian grittiness, Valfaris is absolutely worth every moment!"

"Valfairs is as metal as they come. It&s;s tough, gory, and a lot of fun with an amazing soundtrack. It&s;s just a shame it doesn&s;t tread much new ground."

"A heavy metal steeped side-scrolling blaster that is awash in blood, gore and super solid platforming shooter beats, Valfaris is essential for anyone looking for a challenging affair that does ample justice to Konami&s;s poorly treated Contra franchise."

"While its crushing difficulty and bare-bones story may turn off some casual players, those who triumph through Valfaris&s; 7 hours of gameplay and endless boss battles will leave feeling refreshed. This is a definite must-play for both Castlevania and heavy …"

"If you’ve been looking for an experience on Switch that takes some of the core shooting mechanics of games the likes of Contra, then bolts the ability to hack and slash, and tops it all off with some cranking metal …"

"Valfaris is a near-perfect 2D action platformer with an excellent sense of style in every aspect. Its industrial sci-fi setting is like Doom on steroids, and its breakneck soundtrack does a great job of tying the whole experience together. While …"

"This is something Valfaris lacks, and I wish more indie developers understood when making these games that I very much want to play, I just lose interest in far too soon."

"Valfaris doesn’t do anything noteworthily new, but the hectic, intense, satisfying experience it offers shouldn’t pass you by."

"Whether you like heavy metal or not, Valfaris presents a package that&s;s worth your attention. From start to finish Valfaris doesn&s;t stop to take a breath, and the game&s;s quick load times keep you coming back for more after every …"

"Valfaris is an action-packed platformer rich in absurd moments but with a very high difficulty level that will make players frantically hit their controllers in order to advance. Although not the most fluid of experiences, its exquisite visual environment, metal-laden …"

"If you like challenging games that are full of action and are dripping with atmosphere, Valfaris comes highly recommended. And if you happen to like metal music, it’s even better. Steel Mantis has struck silver with this metal-infused shooter. It …"

"Valfaris is a side shooter with brilliant gameplay who knows how to get things done. Our main advantages are a wonderful handling with which we will always be in control of the situation, a more than decent duration and a …"

"Valfaris is tough and ruthless, reminiscent of games from three decades ago, but it&s;s also incredibly fun and successful. Steel Mantis has filled the gap left by Turrican, Contra, and similar games, providing a solid and stimulating experience for nostalgic …"

"Be prepared to be impressed but also frustrated with the difficulty spikes."

"Valfaris is a master class of action, platforming and pacing. Personally I&s;d love to see these guys use this formula in a Metroidvania."

""Call of the metal.""