PowerSlave Exhumed
Last updated: 2025-04-06
- Satisfying weapons and Metroidvania-style exploration.
- High-quality remaster by Nightdive Studios.
- Excellent and challenging level design.
- Unique Egyptian setting and thematic soundtrack.
- Large hitbox makes dodging difficult.
- Unbalanced, annoying enemies frustrate players.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 226
- Helpful reviews
- 87%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 88%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 12%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 570
- Negative points
- 345
- Gameplay points
- 206
- Perf. points
- 24
- Rec. points
- 196
- Misc points
- 69
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfying weapons, Metroidvania exploration | The game features satisfying weapons and gunplay, along with a universal ammo system that encourages strategic weapon use. The level design incorporates Metroidvania elements, rewarding exploration and revisiting areas with new abilities to unlock secrets and progress further. Movement is fluid and responsive, enhancing both combat and exploration. | 96% |
| High-quality remaster by Nightdive | Nightdive's remaster combines the best aspects of the Sega Saturn and PlayStation versions, enhancing graphics, controls, and adding modern features. The remaster maintains the original's essence while providing a fresh experience with improved visuals and performance. The port is technically sound and well-received by fans of the original. | 88% |
| Excellent, challenging level design | The game features well-designed and challenging levels that reward exploration and strategic thinking. The difficulty is balanced, encouraging players to learn and adapt. The level design avoids common pitfalls like mazes and filler content, focusing on quality and engaging environments. | 53% |
| Unique Egyptian setting and soundtrack | The game features a unique and well-realized Egyptian setting, blending ancient mythology with sci-fi elements. The soundtrack complements the atmosphere, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of classic adventure films. The setting and music work together to enhance the overall presentation and engagement. | 36% |
| Thematic and enjoyable music | The game features a thematic and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay and enhances the atmosphere. The music is well-done and suits the game's overall aesthetic. Several reviewers specifically highlighted the quality of the boss music. | 22% |
| Boomer shooter with Metroidvania elements | The game blends classic boomer shooter gameplay with Metroidvania elements, creating a unique experience. Reviewers have compared it to a mix of Doom and Metroid Prime. This combination of genres sets it apart from other retro FPS titles. | 18% |
| Fun and well-optimized experience | The game is considered fun, enjoyable, and well-optimized, even by modern standards. It maintains a great atmosphere and runs smoothly. The game holds up surprisingly well despite its age, making it a worthwhile experience. | 18% |
| Added quality-of-life improvements | The remaster includes quality-of-life improvements such as new difficulty levels, checkpoints, and added collectibles. These additions enhance accessibility and replayability without altering the core gameplay experience. Nightdive is praised for these improvements. | 12% |
| Better than original PS1 version | The game was considered one of the better FPS games on the PlayStation at the time of release. The PS1/Saturn version is superior in quality, content, and fun compared to the DOS version. The game is better than it was on PS1, implying improvements or enhancements were noticed. | 9% |
| Distinct enemies and monster designs | The game features a cast of distinct enemies and interesting monster designs. The game includes traps, secrets, and memorable enemies. There were 3 different bosses, providing distinct challenges. | 6% |
| Excellent remake of the original | The remake is excellent and maintains a lot of the original's flair. The reviewer enjoyed the remake, which reminded them of the PS1 version. The remake is all-killer-no-filler, polishing one of the best and most underrated retro shooters. | 5% |