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El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster

2021

Should you play it?

El Shaddai, originally released in 2011, is a unique third-person action adventure filled with a deeply artistic world-building, outstanding aesthetics and thrilling battles. Experience an incredible mix of 2D-like platformer action and a colorful 3D world in an exceptional setting.

What works

  • Unique and stunning art style
  • Interesting biblical-inspired story
  • Varied gameplay with combat and platforming
  • Engaging soundtrack and sound design
  • Cult classic with passionate fanbase

Things to keep in mind

  • Simplistic and repetitive combat
  • Frustrating camera and platforming sections
  • Barebones pc port with limited options
  • Lack of keyboard and mouse support
  • Short length and some unfinished story elements

What to play next

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More expressive

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Swipe to compare nearby games with El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster. These titles are not in What to play next.

El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Sensation, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026