MediEvil Reviews
A remake that is loyal to a fault when it comes to honouring the original, with gameplay and design mechanics that were barely acceptable 21 years ago, let alone now.
As someone who was equally enthralled and terrified by the original duo of games, this is an unfortunate dissapointment.
This remake of MediEvil stumbles in the gameplay department, failing to bring life into its resurrected protagonist's rusty old bones.
MediEvil is a remake that sticks a little too close to the original.
With the remake of 1998's MediEvil, Other Ocean has done great work bringing the PlayStation title in 2019. Visually, this game is a winner. The problem is the decision to keep the gameplay largely the same. MediEvil's combat is muddy and its level design lacks any sense of exploration. This needed to be a more extensive remake. As it stands, it's only for those with heavy nostalgia for the property.
Fans will get a kick out of seeing the update but everyone else would be better off giving this one a miss altogether.
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
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 .
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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.
This nostalgic puzzle-platforming action game, newly transported into the modern day, looks great but feels old.
A classic brought back from the dead with too much baggage from the past, there is little room for MediEvil’s dated design.
It's not like MediEvil is bare bones in terms of the improvements on the original. It will be the perfect revisit for fans who have fond memories, but the actual experience of playing it -- especially for new players -- is another thing altogether. For better or worse, MediEvil's PlayStation 4 outing is faithful to the past.
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.
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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.
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.
MediEvil 's story, visual design, humor, and charm stand the test of time, but Other Ocean's refusal to upgrade the gameplay and include checkpoints makes it a game that is stuck in the past.
MediEvil brings back memories of the PS1 era, but more than clearly highlights the weaknesses of video games from the 1990s
Review in German | Read full review
If you've any nostalgia for this retro Sony title, or are looking for something spooky to play this Halloween, MediEvil has never been better -- just be wary of the skeletons in its closet.
This remake of MediEvil isn't all that fun to play in 2019, but it's still too much of a Halloween treat to dislike.
With so many retro remakes that feel like fresh experiences in this day and age, it's disappointing how dated MediEvil is.