MediEvil Reviews
Fans will get a kick out of seeing the update but everyone else would be better off giving this one a miss altogether.
Slaying monsters, fighting huge bosses, collecting the secret chalice in each level and making my way to Zarok. I happily did all of this and got the games Platinum in one sitting because MediEvil is as much fun today, as it was when I was a kid.
MediEvil resurrects in good shape from the grave for the fans of the original. But new players may want to sharpen their swords and rise their shields for this look into the past of the PlayStation.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A gorgeous display of creative affection for a series limited by its original console confinement.
MediEvil is a loyal remake to the 1998's classic, and with that fidelity comes several issues from the PS1 era, like the aged camera and platforming. Yet, there's at least 8 hours of fun to be had with its simple combat and charming atmosphere. Which makes it a must buy for the fans of the original work.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Developer Other Ocean Emeryville captures the heart of the original classic with re-recorded orchestral music that swells dramatically alongside the sounds of crows and thunder cracking under a gloomy night sky. The graveyard, castles, gargoyles and even your one-eyed protagonist, Sir Daniel Fortesque, all look fantastic.
MediEvil is an enticing game, but one that hasn’t aged too gracefully and there are some issues present within this remaster.
As a remake, MediEvil does exactly what it wanted to achieve and has brought Sir Dan’s adventure back to life for a new generation to experience. It is a game drenched in nostalgia that doesn’t shy away from what it is, all delivered with a beautiful and colourful new coat of paint that fans of the original and newcomers will enjoy.
MediEvil presents itself on the ps4 as solid remake that probably won't draw some new fans to the classic psx game but will definitely please every fan of the original. The new character and level models look amazing and make for the biggest changes together with some new recorded dialogues
Review in German | Read full review
Sony has once again chose the right horse to bet on. Modernizing the legendary MediEvil has simply been a great idea and the title hasn't lost its magic even after the two decades since the original game came out. Sir Daniel Fortesque has never looked better and his adventures have never played better as well.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
As a time capsule it’s wonderful but the 1998 issues it brings with it can’t help but relegate this 2019 take on Medievil to the middle of the pack.
An remake that is perfectly enjoyable but that is something far from what, in fact, we should consider remake.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
For as long as I recall, MediEvil has been a crucial part of my gaming upbringing. It was the first game I ever played; I remember spending long weekends with my dad trying to beat a level. I remember using our horrible dial-up internet to look up cheat codes. I even remember going around the school playground shouting at the other children and muffling my voice like Sir Dan. This is for the fans and it’s not very accessible to anyone outside of that circle. Regardless, it was a big treat to see Sony has not entirely given up on the franchise, and if there’s enough interest, may consider developing a new game altogether.
A classic brought back from the dead with too much baggage from the past, there is little room for MediEvil’s dated design.
MediEvil might not be perfect, but there’s plenty of old-school fun and value to be had with Sir Daniel Fortesque and his road to redemption
A competent (and definitely faithful) remake that fails to communicate why the original game was a hit when it came out.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Having said all this, Medievil is a remake that'll almost certainly split opinion. On the one hand, the game perfectly captures everything the original did right, with faithful level design and updated visuals, whilst consequently carrying over all the baggage too, including the questionable camera and dated controls. As a fan of the franchise, I loved playing through this 6+ hour adventure again and the waves of nostalgia hit at every turn. As an introduction for newcomers in 2019 though, Medievil is a game that shows its age at almost every turn, groaning and bemoaning its luck much like our plucky hero Sir Dan.
A very faithful remake.
The developers at Other Ocean handled this remake with great care, respecting the source material and bringing the graphics to today's standards. Ultimately, MediEvil reminds us the more innocent gaming past and is a great nostalgia trip.
Review in Greek | Read full review
It’s certainly a juxtaposition in what would and could be for gaming. MediEvil translates what gaming was for golden-era of gaming, smaller development teams with an audience that had a bigger tolerance for a certain standard of gaming, and that’s something I can definitely appreciate when revisiting this title.