Sundered

Platforms

• PC

  Jul 28, 2017

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  7.8

  playscore

  7.6

  28 Critics

  8.2

  2.84K Players
• PlayStation 4

  Jul 28, 2017

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  7.7

  playscore

  7.2

  21 Critics

  8.6

  1.77K Players

52 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Nintendo Insider

  7.0

  Despite its flaws, Sundered: Eldritch Edition contains enough magic to keep developer Thunder Lotus Games intact as an interesting and viable studio. There is a lot to be found here that would usually keep me enticed if it wasn’t following last year’s more entertaining alternatives. If you are beginning to get Metroidvania-numbness, then it may be best keeping this game on your to-do list.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  COGconnected

  8.2

  Sure, the longer you play through the single-player experience, the more it all begins to feel the same, but the graphics certainly don’t hurt your eyes, and the music lends credence to the ancient religious themes throughout, adding depth to the atmosphere as well. If you’ve been waiting to kick start the new year with some 2D metroidvania platforming action and you’re looking for freedom to explore without instruction, Sundered is one to keep your eye on.

  Reviewed on XB1

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  Pure Nintendo

  9.0

  Overall, Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a wonderful experience. It’s a great game to play alone or with friends. If you’re going to play the game, though, cut out a good chunk of time to do so. This isn’t the kind of game to pick up and play as you go. It’s easy to get sucked into the gameplay and lose track of time.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  NintendoLife

  7.0

  On an eShop that seems to become more rife with Metroidvanias by the day, Sundered seems to fall somewhere in the middle to front of the pack. Though the repetitiveness means it doesn’t hit the same kind of highs that Dead Cells or Hollow Knight reach, Sundered still manages to offer a delightfully creepy, challenging, and content-rich experience that genre fans are sure to enjoy.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  GameSpace.com

  9.0

  With the emphasis on choice, Sundered give you the opportunity to unlock multiple endings by pursuing the paths of full rejection to full embrace of the darkness. With the extensive map sizes, fast action pace, and high difficulty, Sundered is sure to keep you exploring and fighting for your survival for 10+ hours per play through. It is a satisfying Metroidvania title to close out a year of stellar offerings within the genre.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  Nintendo World Report

  7.0

  Despite those complaints, Sundered has turned out to be a fun, addictive game that I can’t get enough of. This gameplay loop really works for me, and while I sometimes wish I wasn’t doing so much backtracking, it’s not a big enough deal that I’m dissuaded from playing. If you, too, like this kind of loop, I think you’ll get a kick out of Sundered.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  ZTGD

  6.0

  All in all, I feel like Sundered had a great idea in place, but due to the procedurally generated rooms mixed with the nonstop enemy encounters, I felt like I wasn’t able to progress enough in a span of time to make me want to keep going.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  Game Skinny

  9.0

  Thunder Lotus Games' newest title has a lot to offer to Metroidvania fans.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Game Debate

  7.0

  All told you’re looking at a good 15-hour run through, and those whose thirst is still not quenched as the credits will no doubt be pleased that each playthrough is different. If the thought of eating a beautiful crunchy red apple appeals to you, and you don’t mind the worms wriggling inside, Sundered might be worth a shot.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Game Informer

  7.8

  With its smooth combat, rewarding exploration, and pulse-pounding battles, Sundered is worth a look from fans of Metroid and Castlevania. Though technical issues muddled my enjoyment and the punishing difficulty can lead to fits of frustration, Sundered brings an exciting and noteworthy experience to a crowded genre.

  Reviewed on PC

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