Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

"There&s;s so much packed into Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and as you progress, you&s;ll be impressed with how much variety there is to enjoy. ☠️"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege admirably fulfills its purpose: to be an honest and well-executed homage to the games that shaped a generation. The title doesn&s;t try to disguise its influences, and we could even say that this is one …"

"It&s;s safe to say that Castlevania has redefined the action sidescroller genre before it became a "metroidvania RPG" and for me personally it&s;s always a breath of fresh air to go back to the roots. This game is a great …"

"A brutal, authentic NES-style throwback, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is an expertly crafted homage to a bygone era—but one that completely bounced off me. This is a great game… just not for me."

"Every now and then I get the bug to play some retro games while playing something new and that’s where Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege fills the gap! Given the options of difficulty, found modifiers, codes, and currency that carries …"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a very clear statement of intent: a direct homage to classic action-platformers with a distinct retro feel and uncompromising difficulty. Its art style and sound design are very well done and greatly enhance the …"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is not interested in smoothing over its retro inspirations for modern comfort. Its stiff jumps, harsh knockback, limited resources, and demanding stages are part of the point. What makes it work is how confidently Lillymo …"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege was a delightful experience, despite the frequent frustrations that I encountered. Once I accepted that the game was intentionally designed with this classic, old-school approach, I shifted my expectations and met the game where it&s;s …"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a fantastic, gritty throwback that proves 8-bit style still has teeth. It’s a brutal, rewarding, air-punching experience that captures the NES era perfectly without being a total copycat. If you can handle the pixel-perfect …"

"Replayable as heck thanks to its multiple endings alongside an extra playable character, you&s;ll have a ball with the spear-stabbing action and downward thrusting going on in this clear ode to NES Castlevania 1 to 3, complete with a rockin&s; …"

"In more ways than one, it&s;s not for the faint of heart, but those seeking a retro-style challenge in 8-bit packaging will very likely enjoy the ride. While not all of its design choices land flush, the overall journey makes …"

"If you’re looking for retro feels steeped in familiar old-school frustrations, but with some new twists, this may be for you"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a fantastic homage to NES-style 2D platformers, bringing retro gameplay to today’s gamers. They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, right? Fans of Castlevania will immediately recognize enemies and their attack …"

"While Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege has incentive to replay in order to find treasures and unlocks (such as additional animal companions), the game itself is very brazen and straightforward from the drop. If you don’t jive with the excessive …"

"If we had any real criticism, it’s that the jump can be a little stiff, sometimes locking you into a vertical leap if you’re not precise with your direction at the moment of ascent. It’s not a big deal – …"

"Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is more than just a love letter to the NES games of yesteryear. It is a tight action platformer that stands on its own two feet. Between the gorgeous pixel art, the banging chiptune soundtrack, …"