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Kalevania

90% positive of 40 Steam reviews

Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Jukka Mattila. Published by Jukka Mattila - "GamesByMichi".

About the game

Kalevania is a retro action platformer loosely based on Finnish mythology. Fight with bare hands, sword, axe, bow, and 12 runic weapons. With 50+ enemy types and collectibles, enjoy a full retro gaming experience! Play as Väinämöinen and relive classic console gaming!

Tagged by players

Time Manipulation
Side Scroller
Mythology
2D Platformer
Character Customization
Platformer
Old School
Colorful
Pixel Graphics
Fantasy
Action
Adventure

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Positive

What players say

Not recommended
Update: This review was prior to 1.02 patch, I briefly checked on the stutter, it feels a lot more playable now even though I still get some (the default starting option works best for me). That said I don't really have the motivation to play it again, I can't confirm how much the experience changed overall. Short answer, I think the game was okay, considering the price I thought the design of the stages/color…
3.6 h played when written. 34 found it helpful.
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Edit: Nevermind, after trying to beat the skeleton boss for another hour, i realized that the lives do frustrate me too much to keep playing. I get that the lives are there to mimic a classic nes game, but they honestly just cause me way too much frustration and stress for it to remain a good experience. I also know that I am an idiot. Seems great so far, but keep in mind that i am only in the third actual level.…
44 min played when written. 13 found it helpful.
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