Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX
September 26, 2019
Inti Creates brings you speedy and stylish 2D action the likes of which you&s;ve never seen before! Experience the apeX of 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX! FAST-PACED, STYLISH 2D ACTION EXPLODES ONTO THE SCENE! The hero, Copen, can dash into enemies to lock-on onto them so his shots never …
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"When it comes to 2D action games, you&s;d be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying experience than Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX."
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75.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX shows us a different side of Copen that I have been waiting see. It’s through this entire adventure that he makes his marks as a true main protagonist and proves he is just as awesome …"
Read original review"By virtue of the second main iteration trumpeting both styles of play (Gunvolt, Copen), I prefer it, but Luminous Avenger distills so much of what made the series pop in the first place that it&s;s also worth investing in. My …"
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78.0
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72.0
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76.0
"If you’re a new player just getting into the franchise, you might be a little lost with the narrative, but you’ll still have a good time with the fast and frenetic gameplay. For a paltry $15, the game’s meager length …"
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75.0
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90.0
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60.0
"The game flows well as a result, encouraging you to go back and improve your performance in certain stages. The level design and gameplay mechanics make for a very sharp 8.5 hours."
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60.0
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50.0
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60.0
"As a huge Mega Man fan and considering the similarities (I actually devoured the previous Gunvolt game on Switch early last year), I tried very hard to enjoy Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX. The presentation and the feel of it …"
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70.0
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70.0
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70.0
"A curious example of a title being both more refined, but also less good than its predecessor. The action is smoother, better, and overall much more engaging. Purely as a platformer it is great fun, can be picked up cheap, …"
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85.0
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80.0
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40.0
"Delivers some of the best momentary action in the series."
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70.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Despite some issues that makes it feel like a step below Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Luminous Avenger iX is still a worthy inclusion in the Gunvolt Chronicles universe."
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80.0
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85.0
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75.0
"What we have here is a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding action platformer which lives up to the quality as expected from the studio. Its minor quibbles do little to tarnish what is a charming game and all-round rewarding experience. The …"
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20.0
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20.0
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20.0
"Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX is what comes next in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series and it should be said, it&s;s a very good work at keeping the banner high. With a frantic, high-paced yet simple and accessible gameplay, Luminous …"
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75.0
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70.0
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80.0
"The game is budget priced at $14.99 at the time of writing, which may still be a bit steep for such a short game. Despite that complaint, Gunvolt Chronicles is just simply a fun game to play, and is very …"
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75.0
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85.0
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"I did truly enjoy Luminous Avenger iX, but I can’t help but feel it wasn’t consistently awesome in every regard. The plot left more questions than it answered, and while the combat was definitely a lot of fun, I wanted …"
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60.0
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70.0
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50.0
"Copen was originally featured as a playable character in Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, but being given his own title has made him shine amazingly."
Read original review"With its different approach to combat, Luminous Avenger iX turns you into a destructive yet nimble supersoldier. Later boss fights will really whip you into shape, but for the most part, conquering this challenging game counts as an achievement on …"
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70.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avengers iX is a fast-paced but well-designed platformer that keeps up Inti Creates&s; streak of awesome games."
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