Xeodrifter Reviews

Xeodrifter is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 5.0
Aug 27, 2015

Xeodrifter condenses the core gameplay of Metroid into an experience that blends action and strategy without much filler and that doesn't waste a moment of the player's time in the process. The controls are smooth, while the animation and sound design fits the NES-to-SNES era that Renegade Kid loves to a tee.

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8 / 10
Jul 3, 2015

Its retro aesthetics adjust perfectly to its new ideas and despite its limited lifespan and very minimal plot, Xeodrifter has all the conditions for an intense and rewarding sidescrolling experience.

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8 / 10
Jul 29, 2015

Xeodrifter is a fun little game that Nintendo fans should get a kick out of. We wish it was longer and had more visual variety, but those criticisms are mainly because we enjoyed our experience and wanted more of it. We'd love to see Renegade Kid revisit this world at some point in the future, and wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who hasn't played the 3DS version already.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 17, 2018

It plays great, it's hard to beat but addicting. There's enough content to enjoy looking for, and I honestly think that it's a well-designed game for what it is. It's small, and uses a lot of the same enemies, but that's a huge nitpick on what I think is a great game.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 16, 2016

Xeodrifter is yet another solid Renegade Kid title that 3DS owners should pick up. It takes the classic Metroid formula, advances it some, but keeps it 8-bit at the same time.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2015

Xeodrifter is a great little game. It's too short and too lacking in boss variety to be an everlasting indie classic, but while playing, it really is stellar.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2015

Renegade Kid took to Xeodrifter with the retro scene in heart, and the end result reflects that. The charm of exploring each planet far outweigh that it's all over a little too quickly.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 25, 2014

Like the Metroid titles that inspired it, the music, graphics, and world/enemy design are more than worth revisiting a few times a year. This may be Renegade Kid's best game yet, despite its relatively short length. I hope this isn't the last time we'll be invited to adventure with this mysterious new space explorer. Were they secretly a girl the whole time? Hopefully we'll find out next mission.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2015

It's a highly enjoyable game with a unique take on a genre that's overused in today's gaming landscape.

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Jul 13, 2015

An absolute treat for fans of Metroid

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Unscored
Sep 24, 2015

If you're a fan of Metroidvanias then Xeodrifter hits all of the right notes, even if it's a bit simple and can be completed in less than an hour.

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B
Mar 23, 2018

The challenge is certainly steep, but the accompanying sense of accomplishment should please many old school purists.

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B
Dec 16, 2014

Short, sweet, and tough as nails.

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GameXplain
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Liked
Dec 14, 2014
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Buy
Dec 15, 2014

Xeodrfiter is a win for fans of classic gaming and the metroidvania genre.

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