Xeodrifter is a Metroidvania video game developed by Renegade Kid. The game was first released for Nintendo 3DS and Microsoft Windows in 2014. A Wii U port of the game was released 2015, and after Gambitious Digital Entertainment acquired the rights to the Microsoft Windows version of the game, it was also released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in 2015. A Nintendo Switch version was released in February 2018.[1]
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| Developer(s) | Renegade Kid |
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| Programmer(s) | Matthew Gambrell |
| Artist(s) | Jools Watsham |
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| Release | Nintendo 3DSMicrosoft Windows
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| Genre(s) | Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Xeodrifter is a Metroidvania video game,[2] where the player controls an astronaut whose spaceship is damaged by an asteroid, and must visit four nearby planets in order to repair it. The game allows the player to explore the planets, each representing a different environment. The planets can be visited in any order, but exploration depends on power-ups to gain access to new areas. The game draws inspiration from the Metroid series,[3] and borrows elements from another Renegade Kid game, Mutant Mudds.[4]
Reception edit
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| Metacritic | (3DS) 73/100[5] |
Xeodrifter has been generally well received upon release, with critics praising its gameplay and mechanics, but criticizing its repetitive bosses and short length. The Nintendo 3DS version of the game holds an aggregated Metacritic score of 73/100 based on 17 critic reviews.[5]
References edit
- ^ Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (January 26, 2018). "The Planet-Hopping Xeodrifter Will Touch Down On Nintendo Switch This February". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^ "Metroidvania Xeodrifter Finally Arrives In Physical Form, Starts Shipping Next Week". Nintendo Life. May 19, 2020. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Jason Schreier (December 29, 2014). "It's Not Quite Super Metroid, But It'll Do". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "Xeodrifter merges Metroid, Mutant Mudds and Moon". Eurogamer.net. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ a b "Xeodrifter Critic Reviews for 3DS". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.