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Currently 67 on Metacritic

MediEvil

MediEvil for PlayStation 4 game reviews & Metacritic score: Re-live the original adventure on PlayStation 4. The beloved fan-favorite has been completely remade from the grave up, blending classic gameplay with stunning...

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PlayStation Universe (9.5/10)

"MediEvil finally makes the transition from PS1 to PS4 in a spectacular new remake that fans have been clamoring for. The Tim Burton-esque beauty and clever gameplay has held up incredibly well for a twenty-year-old game but some precarious camera angles and clumsy combat keep the game from perfection. "

IGN (6.5/10)

"MediEvil successfully brings Daniel Fortesque’s tale back from the dead yet again, but not nearly enough was done to modernize the mechanics of this remake."

Eurogamer Italy (7/10)

"Medievil Remake brings back to life a classic title, giving it new life. It’s the perfect opportunity to play a twenty-year-old title or to discover it, if you never hadt he pleasure of spending some time with Sir Daniel Fortesque. Unfortunately some technical problems prevent the game from having a better score."

God is a Geek (7.5/10)

"MediEvil is a hallowed classic, undeniably, and it's presented here with a shiny new look and comfortably familiar feel, made with enough love and attention to resurrect its appeal for existing fans."

IGN Italy (7.9/10)

"A remake of the original MediEvil with something more. Perfect for the fans, good enough for the newcomers."

Destructoid (7.5/10)

"Given that a physical copy of the original MediEvil goes for roughly $30 these days, shelling out the same price for a PS4 remake is a steal."

We Got This Covered (4/10)

"This remake of MediEvil stumbles in the gameplay department, failing to bring life into its resurrected protagonist’s rusty old bones."

 

[Bergoglio]

Guys, don't worry about these reviews. Play it and you'll love it.

 

[H4ze]

Fuck reviews for Medievil, if you got some nostalgia for it, just play it and it will take you back in time for sure. Love me some Daniel.

 

[Ar¢tos]

I'm not surprised, it's not at the level of Crash or Spyro remakes and it's more expensive (when you consider the price per game in those remakes).

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

I still don't get why this game was picked to remake a PS1 game. Should have picked ape escape.

 

[Fake]

Kinda expected I guess.

 

[ethomaz]

The game deserved better treatment.

 

[jshackles]

Seems about right to me, honestly. Probably would have picked this up for $20 but really only for the Halloween vibe. By the time the price drops that low it'll be super out of season.

Maybe I'll play this next year, after it's been given away as a PS+ game in July.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

If it plays exactly like the PS1 original, then I can see why it's getting these scores. The original game hasn't aged all that well in my opinion.

 

[Insane Metal]

Low scores :/

 

[Ar¢tos]

If it plays exactly like the PS1 original, then I can see why it's getting these scores. The original game hasn't aged all that well in my opinion.

I played the first two levels (areas?) of the original on my vita and couldn't play anymore. It's impossible to play with those aged controls nowadays. I kept questioning myself on how I was able to play the game when I was a teenager on ps1.

 

[Contica]

Played it today. Hate it. Haven't played the original since 98, and the best thing I can say about this is that it feels like a game from 98.

Horrible camera, clunky controls, feels like I'm floating. Nothing connects. Enemies go right through me.

They should have updated the gameplay, this remake just feels pointless and only works to point out that we've come a long way since 98.

 

[Reon]

This version plays worse than the original in my opinion. It's a good looking game for sure but the gameplay took a nosedive over the original release.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

I was expecting scores around 6 or 7, so seems about right.

Graphics are nice upgrade. The gameplay is very much like the original game, they have made improvements but they have kept it very close to how the original game was, for better and worse.

Keep expectations in check and it will be an enjoyable little game (probably more so, if you liked the original)

Expect the next big PS4 exclusive and you will be disappointed.

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Well the demo was missing hitstun present in the original for zombies, and had a poor framerate, especially on base PS4. Was expecting worse to be honest.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Easy Allies gave it a 7/10.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Guys, don't worry about these reviews. Play it and you'll love it.

Yeah no. I played the demo and those reviews are spot on.

 

[VertigoOA]

This game fucking sucked 20 years ago.

 

[ethomaz]

This game fucking sucked 20 years ago.

I was about to say that... the game have mediocre gameplay 20 years ago why they choose to continue with it.
It was charming but the gameplay was not something to grab about.

There are way better games in gameplay terms for PS1... so it was not a generation issue.

 

[Teslerum]

I like Medievil......

 

[FranXico]

I was about to say that... the game have mediocre gameplay 20 years ago why they choose to continue with it.
It was charming but the gameplay was not something to grab about.

There are way better games in gameplay terms for PS1... so it was not a generation issue.

And the remake doesn't even have the charm any more... what a missed opportunity.

 

[Soltype]

This game fucking sucked 20 years ago.

Never understood why they chose this to remaster, what are they going to do next Blasto?

 

[VertigoOA]

Never understood why they chose this to remaster, what are they going to do next Blasto?

people got excited for Spyro remakes... so what the fuck do we know... a lot actually... anyway

Gex enter the gecko is next bruh

 

[Stuart360]

Dat Playstation Universe review tho.

 

[Nero_PR]

I like the original but it seems they didn't even try to improve upon it. And in some areas, the game is even worse. Look at how the zombies don't get stunned or even get knocked back. Then we have the frame rate. We don't talk about that.

But the worst offender was that they didn't make the second game bundled in one remaster alone. The second game was better and it is a shame that we won't see it with a new coat of paint.

 

[brap]

No surprise there. The game feels like shit. I can't believe the original PS1 game feels better.

 

[HaveButOneLife]

Why don't they like it?

It got positive reviews when it came out. What's the deal?

 

[Elenchus]

Dat Playstation Universe review tho.

Yea they traded their credibility on that one. Hope it was worth it.

 

[Nero_PR]

Why don't they like it?

It got positive reviews when it came out. What's the deal?

Because it was a demo build. People thought that by the release they would have sorted some of the problems like framerate dips, gameplay tweaks (enemies not getting stunned when hit by Sir Daniel), overall improvements to some outdated gameplay aspects or level design. And not remaking the second game to sell in the same bundle is another problem too.

 

[Blade2.0]

I still don't get why this game was picked to remake a PS1 game. Should have picked ape escape.

Man, a new or remake of ape escape would make me so happy. I'll probably still get this when it's cheaper. Or wait for it to be on ps plus

 

[RPS37]

Just gonna come out and say it.
Demo was wack.

 

[FranXico]

Never understood why they chose this to remaster, what are they going to do next Blasto?

Or Vib-Ribbon.

 

[brap]

Just gonna come out and say it.
Demo was wack.

Demo gave me a headache.

 

[DonF]

Nice.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Just gonna come out and say it.
Demo was wack.

We have a thread on that and most people agreed.

 

[Soltype]

people got excited for Spyro remakes... so what the fuck do we know... a lot actually... anyway

Gex enter the gecko is next bruh

I knew we were in trouble when people wanted a crash remaster.

 

[CyberPanda]

Demo gave me a headache.

That’s cause you didn’t eat chips.

 

[PeacefulWorldGuy]

Oops! Maybe Sir Daniel Fortesque appearance is too... White?

 

[CyberPanda]

Oops! Maybe Sir Daniel Fortesque appearance is too... White?

I think you are onto something.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[DragoonKain]

Never played this game the first time. I read there's no checkpoints?

What???

MOTHER EFFIN WHAT????

Son of a bitch, I ordered this game too because it looked fun and interesting, but I have fucking ZERO tolerance for no checkpoint bullshit in games. Starting an entire level over is unacceptable for any reason. Should I return it or is there any chance of it being put in via patch?

 

[StreetsofBeige]

But Playstation Universe gives it a 9.5/10!

 

[brap]

Never played this game the first time. I read there's no checkpoints?

What???

MOTHER EFFIN WHAT????

Son of a bitch, I ordered this game too because it looked fun and interesting, but I have fucking ZERO tolerance for no checkpoint bullshit in games. Starting an entire level over is unacceptable for any reason. Should I return it or is there any chance of it being put in via patch?

It's really not hard or long dude.

 

[Roufianos]

Hard to believe this trash got greenlit yet Sony continue to ignore decade long calls for a Socom remake.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I'm kinda glad that they released the demo. I was blinded by nostalgia and wanted to buy the game on day1. After seeing how they didn't improve anything over the original and how the game still had performance issues I'll be now waiting for a huge sale before picking up the game.

 

[Contica]

Never played this game the first time. I read there's no checkpoints?

What???

MOTHER EFFIN WHAT????

Son of a bitch, I ordered this game too because it looked fun and interesting, but I have fucking ZERO tolerance for no checkpoint bullshit in games. Starting an entire level over is unacceptable for any reason. Should I return it or is there any chance of it being put in via patch?

Game is short, levels are short, you're not gonna need them.

 

[GenericUser]

I just fired up the original on an emulator, basically the same + nostalgic low poly graphics.

 

[DragoonKain]

Ah ok, IGN made a huge deal about it in their review.

 

[Ryu_Joestar]

Playing it right now and i'm enjoying it, it's literally the original from 1998 (even the voice actors are the same in my language ) with updated graphics, no more no less.

They could've include Medievil 2 too but hey, better than nothing

 

[VGEsoterica]

I'll still pick it up for the nostalgia factor