Valfaris Analysis: Mecha Therion

They say revenge is best served on a cold plate. For Therion, it’s revenge that comes with a first course, a second course, and a dessert. And if possible, hot. And our protagonist He continues in his father Vroll’s wake with the sole aim of stopping him. Valfaris: Mecha Therion surprises once again those who follow the saga by radically changing its mechanics compared to the two previous games. Will so many changes have been good for you? We will see soon…

Let the show begin

Steel Mantis with Big sugar They return to the fray to offer us an action-packed epic to the rhythm of infernal music. A combo that worked very well in the previous opuses, and that they repeat in this third iteration, even if its mechanics change radically. In Killed: Back to Hell we are faced with a hack’n slashIn Valfaris we were able to enjoy a wonderful run and shootand now we have before us a shooter of side-scrolling ships. And surprisingly, Very good house on the theme of the saga.

We will continue to monitor Therion, an enraged son who will seek the death of his own father, the evil Vroll. After the events in Valfaris, he will have no choice but to don his space flight suit and sail between planets until he fulfills his oath. Unfortunately, the enemies will be there to stop us, but We’ll have enough ammunition to tear them apart.

Face to face with the enemy

Its combat system is very similar to what we found in Valfaris. Our shots with the different weapons that we will recover consume energy. If the energy bar runs out, we will do much less damage, so it will be very important to recharge it whenever we can. To do this, we will have no choice but Use our sword for hand-to-hand combat. With this weapon we can cut both our rivals and the projectiles they throw at us. Based on this principle, the study ensures that the player is not limited to attacking from a distance, but rather Take risks with your close range weapons and there is a very nice symbiosis between swords and guns.

The power of the trigger

Of course, We will have several weapons that we will collect along the way. We’ll start with a basic but very effective shot, although we can later change it into a stun gun, flamethrower, or even a shotgun. There is no such thing as a bad weapon, and the choice depends more on personal taste than the attack power they produce. We could say almost the same thing with melee weapons, where we will have the sword, but we can alternate with axes and chainsaws, each with its advantages and disadvantages. To finish the piece, we will have a special attack which will consume more energy, but will do a lot of damage to enemies who dare to challenge us.

Rod for all types of players

So far so good, but now we can start to have some problems with Valfaris: Mecha Therion. For starters, The difficulty has decreased significantly compared to previous deliveries. It’s not an easy game, but with the exception of the last few screens, everything is done (more or less) in one go. Plus, I don’t see any strategic factor like I saw in Valfaris. No matter what weapon you use, if you have them at a good level, they will do a lot of damage. In fact, I finished the game with the main weapon, without touching the secondary weapon and well… I changed the sword for a cooler fire sword, but not because it had better attributes. Don’t worry, it If you like challenges, there is still room for a new game + which will make things really complicated for you.

Despite this drop in challenge, there are still some spectacular moments. I really like them. final boss fights, with sword clashes, hot music and a much-loved bullet dance. This is not a foul play at all, and if we die, it is because we have not captured the opponent’s attack pattern. But With patience and determination, it is a degree that anyone can achieve. In addition, we will have many checkpoints where we will respawn, and they are usually quite close to each other.

Polygons with essence

Although the screen has a continuous movement that we cannot control, it This doesn’t imply that Valfaris: Mecha Therion is free of secrets and nooks and crannies to discover. If we look carefully, we can find new accessories for our hero, as well as parts of a mega weapon that we will use in the final stages of the adventure or even Valfaris blood, essential for improving our equipment. Exploration is not its greatest virtue, but it is present.

Visually, we are facing a step further compared to the previous delivery. To describe it in a certain way, if in Valfaris we were looking at a game that emulated what we saw on 16-bit consoles, We are now faced with the polygonal beginnings that 32-bit machines gave us. A change that suits him perfectly, because even if he has this “retro” look, he is nonetheless a title with incredibly fluid movement. In addition, this action in 2.5D allows the studio to apply camera pans and view the action around Valfaris: Mecha Therion from other perspectives. Well, if you combine this projectile show with some punchy music, you’ve got yourself a show. It’s impossible not to nod your head to heavy metal when you get a new weapon. Give it a try and tell me…

Conclusion of Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Steel Mantis and Sugar Games continue a saga that is gaining more and more followers. Instead of getting closer and making a continuous delivery, they took a risk with a completely different product than what had been seen in previous iterations. Of course, despite being faced with a shooter ships, retains the essence and rhythm that usually accompanies Therion on his travels. It is also a little more approachable, for better or worse, depending on each user’s point of view. If you like challenging titles, with a good share of bullets and heavy metal as an accompaniment, you will take a while to put on your space armor.