Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark is a 2D action adventure starring two new characters. Servants of the Dark takes the tight action players enjoyed in Gal Guardians: Demon Purge and vastly increases the exploration and collection elements, shifting genres completely to a full Metroidvania for an all-new experience.
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark is a very unique game, to say the least. It takes the 2D action gameplay Inti Creates is known for and mixes it with that of a Metroidvania. The gameplay itself is fast and fluid, and the two main characters cover both ranged and melee-based playstyles. It can be played solo by switching between characters on the...
There’s a lot that hinders the game but if you’re a fan of Gal Gun or Demon Purge, you’ll get some enjoyment out of it. The gameplay itself is solid and there’s something there for fans of the writing and franchise humor
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark ends up being an experience that could have been much more enjoyable than it actually was. While the game offers good options, on the other hand it leaves a lot open and doesn't capitalize on its strengths. For this reason, it may even please fans of the genre, but you'll need to be a little lenient to really want...
Servants of the Dark is a decent Metroidvania, but forgettable. It has some amusing ideas; however, it doesn't live up to the potential of its predecessor when it comes to gameplay. Even though it expands the expanse of the universe and examines new gameplay components, it is lacking in crucial aspects.
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark is a solid improvement over its predecessor, which I already thought was good. Previous frustrations are mitigated thanks to the shift from pure platformer to Metroidvania, while keeping and improving what worked before. That said, it definitely suffers from just not being a very elegantly made Metroidvania. The best...
