Fit check
Is El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want platforming and combat in the same game
- Players interested in stylized worlds who prefer visual experimentation over realistic settings
- Action players who enjoy timing-focused mechanics within a small control scheme
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad moveset or many control inputs may find the four-action combat structure restrictive
- Those wanting a calm, low-pressure pace may not suit the timing-focused battles and platforming
- Players looking for a primarily realistic visual style may not fit the highly artistic presentation
Our take on El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster
The four-action control scheme keeps the basic commands narrow, but that simplicity leaves less room for a large moveset or varied input combinations. Its depth is placed in timing and offense-defense decisions rather than in accumulating many separate abilities.
What is El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster?
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a third-person action adventure originally released in 2011.
It combines platforming presented in a 2D-like style with colorful 3D environments and a setting that changes as the adventure progresses. Combat uses four inputs for jumping, attacking, guarding, and taking weapons from opponents. The resulting battles focus on timing and include linked offensive and defensive mechanics. The game is fully dubbed in English, with German, Spanish, Italian, and French subtitle options. Completing the game adds the post-ending novel Lucifer's Fall Chronicles of Ceta, available in English and Japanese. The Steam edition presents an artistic world with shifting visual scenes alongside its platforming and combat.
How El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster plays
- 01Four-input combat
- Battles use jumping, attacking, guarding, and weapon-taking actions, with additional depth coming from timing.
- 02Shifting visual world
- The environments change during progression, moving between colorful three-dimensional scenes and platforming sections with a two-dimensional feel.
- 03Post-ending novel
- Finishing the game includes Lucifer's Fall Chronicles of Ceta in English and Japanese.
- 04Multilingual presentation
- English voice dubbing is accompanied by subtitles in German, Spanish, Italian, and French.
El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster compared to similar games
El Shaddai combines third-person combat with platforming and a changing artistic world, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania with previous updates and the Magnate of the Gong addition. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER centers on runner-style movement with shooting, rather than El Shaddai's third-person action-adventure structure.
El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster: platforms & release
Is El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want platforming and combat in the same game. Skip it if: players seeking a broad moveset or many control inputs may find the four-action combat structure restrictive.
Where can I download El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster?
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What platforms is El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster on?
Windows only.
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