
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
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LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for the Nintendo 8-bit console that was never released (so far). Now it finally arrives on PC with this Pixel Perfect Port.
This version includes several changes that enhance the experience and make better use of the screen to display more information.

LarsGadiel is a classic Metroidvania, featuring an original retro map and level design, amazing 8-bit music, and graphics and colors faithful to the Nintendo NES.

Authentic old-school Metroidvania experience.
New exploration system with HUD and enhanced map for modern displays.
Many secrets, including some exclusive to this port.
Exclusive Teleport System.
Multiple visual modes, such as Retro CRT.
Added RPG elements like weapon leveling.
Includes mechanics from modern Metroidvania titles.
Authentic chiptune soundtrack, using the original NES 8-bit sound chip.
Challenging, with labyrinthine maps.
And much more!
Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5 controllers work perfectly.
Depending on OS and version, details may vary.

Fully compatible with Steam Deck, featuring an exclusive mode for this incredible system.
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil
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A fun bite-sized Metroidvania. I was super annoyed at first by the precision platforming segments, but they are actually pretty limited and don't overstay their welcome, also, the game later gives you items to defeat or circumvent the 1HKO traps. I would love to see this author make a full-length (20+ hour) game in the same genre. Sprites are cute, game is fun, exploration is rewarded. I would say the heaviest influence is Cave Story but it does have it's own groove. All the elements of a good Metroidvania are here, would just like a longer, grindier experience for that true SotN feel. That's a dragon worth chasing.
Excellent old school metroidvania. Memorable NES chiptunes. You'll have to use your memory for backtracking, as there is a map but no map markers. No gamepad button remapping but there are 3 presets at least. If Cave Story or Momodora is your jam, you'll certainly like this.
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《LarsGadiel》是一款极为复古的像素风格类银河战士恶魔城游戏,这款游戏据官方说是一款FC打造却未能发售的游戏《Xenon Valkyrie》的前传作品,如今已全新的姿态登录PC平台。 游戏是为FC平台量身打造的,从它的画面就可以看出来,FC作为8位主机,新性能有限,所有色彩上与现在的游戏相比就单调许多,《LarsGadiel》的色彩也是如此,看看起来还是很不错的。不仅如此,游戏的地图也是分块加载的,还有CRT的那种刷新滤镜。 游戏的战斗部分就非常浅显易懂,没有复杂的连段派生,只有按下攻击就挥剑,除了BOSS以外的敌人也基本没有什么攻击手段,就是对你进行碰撞。但是有些怪被你攻击以后会跳起来,然后碰到你,需要防范一下。 然后游戏的武器是有着等级之分的,而且是按武器来的,使用该武器击杀敌人可以获得经验,武器升级之后造成的伤害会提高。但是,武器的伤害不是固定固定,是有着一个范围的,比如2-6,你攻击造成的伤害就在这个范围内随机。而且当你获得一把新武器之后,需要重新升级。不过游戏整体的战斗难度都不高,BOSS也好打,狠狠贪刀,还有恢复瓶可以回血。 游戏的引导较弱,玩家需要自己摸索去哪,当你发现一扇门打不开时,就知道不是往这走,要去找对应的开关了。不过在路上会遇到NPC用语言提醒你,但不是那么明显就是了。 游戏的跳跃部分说实话有点难受,主要有两点,第一点,跳跃的距离有时候不好把控,尤其是奔跑再跳跃,我不懂这个为何要把攻击和奔跑放在一个键上,第二点就是游戏的陷阱是即死的,碰到就死,游玩时大部分死亡都是因为陷阱而死。 《LarsGadiel》是一款复古的类银河战士恶魔城游戏,画面复古,战斗也挺复古的,但是也有些现代化的功能,比如随时可用的回血瓶和传送功能。 [quote]关注「[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45580968] 月の赏 [/url]」[/quote] [u][b] 月揽千游,一赏知味 [/b][/u]
Sweet game on old school metroidvania style. Took a nice afternoom playing it. Just exploring now, considering to get Xenon Valkyrie. Developers working a lot to fix bugs and improvements quickly. My only suggestion is to have a full screen mode with maps and stuff being displayed on press SELECT or START.
Buen juego, los metrovania son juegos que apenas he jugado. Pero lo poco que he jugado engancha y tiene pinta de tener una dificultad medio-alta. Porque el juego no me supone ningún problema, de momento. Lo que no entiendo es la selección de teclas intento asignar teclas y no parece ser que no funciona bien. Adema me gustaría asignar teclas al MOUSE ya me suponer ser mas cómodo al jugar. Con mando el juego se disfruta muy bien el juego. Recomendaría con mando para una mejor experiencia. Estas son recomendaciones para mejorar el juego en un futuro parche. Mi reseña completa se realizara cuando finalice el juego, estas son mis primeras impresiones.
很好的FC游戏。就是前期跳跳乐太容易死了,不过这个游戏也就跳跳乐死的多。
Menuda sorpresa con este juego. Desafiante, divertido y con una jugabilidad endiablada. La musica es bastante buena y unido a esa jugabilidad hace que una vez que empiezas no puedas parar. Sin duda un juego de 10.
Good game. No issues on Steam Deck. Not too much of a story, but enough of one to make me wish I played the first one.. first. I now have a fear sharp objects.
Fun game! Nostalgic, yet fresh. The game art and the music is very nice.
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