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The editors liked
High production values
Intriguing plot/characters
Outstanding visuals
Simple controls keep players looking at the spectacular environments
Musical score
Incredible
Abstract visual design
Streamlined combat is smooth and challenging
Three unique and satisfying weapons
Varied soundtrack deftly enhances the experience
Playing on harder difficulties reveals impressive combat depth.
The editors didn't like
Medium replay value after conquering
Unexplained events
Open ended elements
Camera makes navigating 3D platforms unnecessarily tricky
Abstract: PlayStation 3It all begins with a snap, like an illusion. Inspired by the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text, El Shaddai wastes little time whisking its players away to its bizarre, Eastern interpretation of Western religious mythology. Seven angels...
Abstract: While its title may be very lyrical sounding when enunciated properly in a smooth, calm tone, a simple glance at the words “El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron” may have you tilting your head to one side and weeping slightly. Exactly what is it? Well...
Abstract: Oh El Shaddai, why can't I love you? I've tried, trust me. But every damn time I miss a jump on one of your god-awful platforming sections I want to send my controller soaring through my television set. That about sums up how I feel about El Shaddai: A...
Abstract: How many games can be considered art? If El Shaddai was a film, it would slot into the Studio Ghibli catalogue nicely. If it was an album, it would pump track after track of mind-blowing dub-step right into your eardrums. If it was a painting, it would...
high production values, intriguing plot/characters, outstanding visuals, simple controls keep players looking at the spectacular environments, musical score
medium replay value after conquering, unexplained events, open ended elements
Abstract: The story revolves around Enoch and his quest to find and take down seven fallen angels as mandated by heaven. The fallen angels have their minds set on enslaving humanity, and it’s up to Enoch, with the help from his guardian angel Lucifel, to ensure...
Incredible, abstract visual design, Streamlined combat is smooth and challenging, Three unique and satisfying weapons, Varied soundtrack deftly enhances the experience, Playing on harder difficulties reveals impressive combat depth.
Camera makes navigating 3D platforms unnecessarily tricky, Combat on normal difficulty gets predictable.
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron combines gorgeous artistic design with enticing combat to create a memorable adventure....
I never developed a cadence while playing El Shaddai. The game has absolutely no rhythm. And most importantly, even after beating it, I never felt like I really got anywhere. I never felt like I excelled at the game even though I saw it through to the ...
Abstract: When UTV Ignition set out to create El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, they were determined to make the most artistic and thoughtful game yet. Considering the plot, graphics, and overall setting, they must have hired countless artists, writers, the...
Abstract: El Shaddai: The Ascension of the Metatron feels like the most unconventional action game I've ever played -- this is especially true when I examine each part of the experience. Visually, it strikes me as one of the most colorful examples of surrealist ...
