Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 42 sampled reviews
Based on 257 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 42 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
71% of themes are praise29% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
13 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Developed by Dumativa and published by Dumativa together with CriticalLeap, Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition is a polished retro-inspired action platformer that combines old-school gameplay philosophy with modern presentation.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
11 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
While the narrative remains straightforward, it provides enough emotional motivation to keep players engaged as they uncover the secrets hidden within the mechanical wasteland.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
The pixel art is exceptionally detailed, blending cyberpunk influences with colorful neon lighting and post-apocalyptic landscapes to create a memorable world that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
6 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Combat is built around a unique defensive approach that distinguishes Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition from many traditional side-scrolling platformers.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Complementing the visuals is an energetic soundtrack that mixes electronic synthwave music with orchestral elements, enhancing both the excitement of combat and the quiet loneliness of exploring a civilization abandoned to machines.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay13 reviews
Story11 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Combat6 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty67% still recommend
Controls67% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
On sale, not the lowest
$9.09$12.99−30%
The lowest we've tracked is $6.49.
7 points recordedtoday · $9.09
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