Game

Kingdom of Arcadia 2021

Developed by Spoonbox Studio, Ratalaika Games

Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie

Kingdom of Arcadia is a metroidvania spanning five levels, each with multiple missions to undertake. Sam will encounter a wide variety of enemies, huge bosses and other obstacles in pixelated retro presentation.

Platform Role-playing (RPG)Adventure Indie Arcade Action Fantasy metroidvaniaXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Plot-driven, unpretentious, classical in form and nostalgic.

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LadiesGamers.comJames LuffApr 2021
Kingdom of Arcadia is not the most original platformer out there. It’s a simple formula that has been done before and doesn’t bring anything new to the action platform genre. Not bad but not wonderful either. It does play well and comes at an appealing budget price. Just right to pass the time or maybe make a nice little gift for a friend that needs a mood boost. It would have been nice to see more depth added to the formula but if the game has taught me one thing it’s that you really should not go snooping in your Dad’s garage.
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Nintendo LifeOliver ReynoldsApr 20216/10
Kingdom of Arcadia is worth a punt if you’re a fan of side-scrolling fantasy games. It doesn’t quite do enough to earn the title of ‘Metroidvania’ in our eyes, but that’s not a bad thing in itself. We’d say it’s closer to your basic linear platformer, and although it has some clear limitations, the core gameplay is definitely strong enough to keep you engaged throughout.
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ImpulsegamerBennie FulksApr 20213/5
When it comes down to it, this game is suppose to be retro. Just a little too retro.
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Hey Poor PlayerScott MacDonaldApr 20212/5
Kingdom of Arcadia unfortunately does little to elevate itself above the scores of other action platforming games just like it. It fails to take advantage of its setting, which could have resulted in a unique experience or at least something a little less predictable. It’s mildly amusing at best but derivative of everything that has come before it.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Spoonbox Studio, Ratalaika Games
Publisher: Eastasiasoft
Released: April 13, 2021
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person

IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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