8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-17
- Beautiful and charming visuals
- Good storytelling praised
- Enjoyable metroidvania gameplay
- Terrible and floaty controls
- Insufficient teleport and warp points
- Poorly designed final boss
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 90%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 10%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 56%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 44%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 571
- Negative points
- 616
- Gameplay points
- 588
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 145
- Misc points
- 204
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Beautiful and charming visuals
| The game's visuals are frequently described as lovely, charismatic, and aesthetically pleasing. The art style and character design receive high praise. | 37% |
Good storytelling praised
| Many reviewers highlight the story as interesting, well-done, and complete. It adds significant value to the overall experience. | 29% |
Satisfying boss fights
| Boss battles are often described as fun, rewarding, and tough but fair. They provide a memorable challenge. | 22% |
Enjoyable metroidvania gameplay
| Reviewers consistently find the metroidvania elements solid and fun, with a good balance of exploration and progression. It appeals to fans of the genre. | 19% |
Excellent music and sound
| The soundtrack is praised for being good, fitting the setting, and enhancing the overall atmosphere. | 18% |
Tons of secrets to find
| Players enjoy the abundance of collectibles and secrets scattered throughout the world. Exploration is rewarding and encourages thorough play. | 17% |
Fun combat and platforming
| Combat is fast-paced and enjoyable, and platforming sections are entertaining. The combination keeps the gameplay engaging. | 16% |
Good variety of enemies
| The game features a diverse range of enemies and boss fights that require different strategies. This variety keeps combat engaging. | 12% |
Multiple endings available
| The game offers three different endings, and all can be achieved in a single playthrough. This adds replay value and narrative depth. | 10% |
Balanced and fair difficulty
| The difficulty is challenging but manageable, providing a satisfying challenge without being frustrating. | 9% |
Unique and cool setting
| The game's setting and aesthetic are frequently described as unique, cool, and distinctive, contributing to its overall charm. | 9% |
Distinct weapons and abilities
| The seven weapons each have unique feel and attack styles, offering varied gameplay options and strategic depth. | 9% |
Great boss fights and sequences
| Specific boss encounters, including the final boss and chase sequences, are highlighted as exciting and well-designed. | 9% |
Responsive and tight controls
| The controls are described as good, responsive, and working like a charm, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. | 9% |
Captivating core gameplay
| The gameplay is frequently called great, captivating, and impeccable, forming a strong foundation for the game. | 9% |