MediEvil Reviews
MediEvil 1998 was not perfect, and so many of its imperfections are still present in the remake. For some people, it is only the graphics that matter. This kind of shallow attempt at remaking a classic makes for an underwhelming experience.
A classic brought back from the dead with too much baggage from the past, there is little room for MediEvil’s dated design.
This ends up feeling like a project half-baked.
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
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.
It is skeleton from cabinet of Playstation. Still charming, but mostly for old players, maybe accompanied with children.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
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
We've seen so many remakes over time. Many successful, but others to be completely forgotten. MediEvil 2019 contains no news, but despite everything is cool, pleasant to play. The developers have brought back to life, in 4K, a game that has nicked the hearts of gamers and left a permanent mark.
Review in Italian | 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.
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.
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.
Medievil's biggest downfall is its rigid adherence to its source material, anachronistic gameplay elements and camera controls included. As much as I wanted to enjoy my time within the charming limits of Gallowmere, all too often I'd find my enthusiasm dampened due to the imprecise combat and clunky controls.
MediEvil is about as faithful as a remake can be. While some of its systems may feel archaic by today's standards, for fans of the original, it's still well worth making a return trip to Gallowmere, if only to see how beautiful it all looks now.
Even in 2019, it remains a good and very fun action adventure game, but its flaws create an irritating feeling on the whole experience, something that will cause doubt regarding the original game to those who are playing it for the first time.
Review in Greek | Read full review
The MediEvil remake will delight nostalgics by being a game that copies 1: 1 much of the original game and adding a good graphic and sound remodeling. Perhaps the control seems too simple and outdated for new players, but still we have a game that, twenty years later, is still fun and varied.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Everyone was optimistic about the return of the MediEvil series especially after the great success achieved by Crash N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy, but unfortunately MefoEvil for the PS4 is mediocre at best .
Review in Arabic | Read full review
This nostalgic puzzle-platforming action game, newly transported into the modern day, looks great but feels old.
A very faithful remake.
MediEvil is a remake that should have taken more chances. Specifically, the gameplay needed to be reimagined for a 2019 audience. Instead, it just feels dated and obnoxious in a way that spoils its redeeming qualities.
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
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