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Sacred Citadel

Apr 17, 2013 13 years ago
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Type Base game 2013 Genres ArcadeHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG) Companies SouthEnd Interactive · Developer · Deep Silver · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it. In order to defeat the empire you will have to prove yourself as a warrior by riding terrifying mounts, acquiring earth shattering skills and looting powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Grab your friends and join the resistance!

What it’s like

Sacred Citadel is a fast-paced, side-scrolling beat-'em-up that prioritizes chaotic action over narrative depth. Players control warriors fighting against the Ashen empire in a colorful, cel-shaded fantasy world. The experience is defined by its arcade-style combat loop: hacking through waves of enemies, utilizing dual-wielding weapons, and summoning support allies. Visually, it adopts a vibrant comic-book aesthetic with smooth animations and destructible environments, creating an energetic mood despite the generic plot. Progression involves leveling up skills and acquiring loot, offering a satisfying sense of power fantasy without deep mechanical complexity. The game shines in short bursts of cooperative play, allowing friends to join the resistance together. However, the linear structure and repetitive enemy encounters can lead to fatigue quickly. It is best enjoyed as a brief, mindless diversion rather than a substantial RPG adventure.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The campaign is very short (around five hours) and lacks narrative substance, making it feel hollow upon completion. · Combat mechanics are generic and repetitive, failing to offer long-term engagement for players seeking depth or challenge.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from rpgfan.com, gamesradar.com, metacritic.com, ign.com, vognetwork.com, gamerliving.net.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Apr 16, 201313 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Apr 17, 201313 years ago
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release Apr 17, 201313 years ago

Reviews

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