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Astalon: Tears of the Earth – reviews and rating

Astalon: Tears of the Earth has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on June 3, 2021 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS Vita.

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What critics praise
„Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a tough, but fair NES-inspired Metroidvania that tests your mettle and makes it worthwhile.“

Game info

Release date
Jun 3, 2021
Platforms
PCXbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPS4PS Vita
Reviews count
1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Astalon: Tears of the Earth?

Astalon: Tears of the Earth has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Astalon: Tears of the Earth released?

Astalon: Tears of the Earth was released on June 3, 2021.

What platforms is Astalon: Tears of the Earth available on?

Astalon: Tears of the Earth is available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS Vita.

Is Astalon: Tears of the Earth worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Astalon: Tears of the Earth is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Astalon: Tears of the Earth?

Games similar to Astalon: Tears of the Earth are for example Little Nightmares II, Mundaun, Gods Will Fall, Sword of the Necromancer and Taxi Chaos.

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Ranking

  • #87 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 70 % of games
  • #40 of 189 games released in 2021 on PC better than 66 % of games
  • #10 of 58 games released in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S better than 77 % of games
  • #20 of 87 games released in 2021 on Nintendo Switch better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Jun 3, 2021
Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a tough, but fair NES-inspired Metroidvania that tests your mettle and makes it worthwhile. Each of the three playable characters is fun to use and the gradual difficulty curve makes it easy to learn from trial and error and succeed  more with each new run. It controls wonderfully, looks great, and has impressive sound design too. Beyond just a killer chiptune soundtrack,...

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