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Is Citadale: The Legends Trilogy worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of retro action-platformers who want three connected family stories
- Players seeking difficult combat with bosses, weapons, and secrets
- Action-game fans who prefer linear stages over Metroidvania exploration
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking open-ended exploration or interconnected Metroidvania progression
- Players who prefer low-difficulty action games or relaxed pacing
- Players using gamepads that may not work properly with the engine
Our take on Citadale: The Legends Trilogy
Its defining structure is a three-part saga that passes the demon-slaying role from Sonja to her son and then her grandson, with each generation receiving its own levels, story, characters, and music.
What is Citadale: The Legends Trilogy?
This retro action-platformer combines three 8-bit releases in one package.
The chapters follow Sonja Dorleac, her son Gabriel, and her grandson Christopher as they confront the Dark Lord across distinct stories, characters, levels, and music. Stage-based progression moves through linear levels populated by vampires, zombies, and other creatures of the night. Combat uses the Shadow Blade, axes, shurikens, and additional weapons, with horrific bosses to face. Secrets can unlock alternate endings in the first two chapters. Completing the first game with its good ending unlocks a boss-rush mode. The game uses 8-bit artwork and chiptune music, and presents a high level of difficulty. It is described as a platformer, action game, and adventure rather than a Metroidvania.
How Citadale: The Legends Trilogy plays
- 01Three Generational Chapters
- Each chapter follows a different member of the Dorleac family with separate stories, stages, characters, and music.
- 02Weapon-Based Combat
- Characters fight creatures of the night with the Shadow Blade, axes, shurikens, and other weapons.
- 03Alternate Story Endings
- Secrets can unlock different conclusions in the first two chapters.
- 04Unlockable Boss Rush
- The original game gains a boss-rush mode after its good ending is achieved.
- 05Linear Stage Structure
- Progression follows stages in sequence rather than a Metroidvania format.
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Citadale: The Legends Trilogy: platforms & release
Is Citadale: The Legends Trilogy worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of retro action-platformers who want three connected family stories. Skip it if: players seeking open-ended exploration or interconnected Metroidvania progression.
Where can I download Citadale: The Legends Trilogy?
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What platforms is Citadale: The Legends Trilogy on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
