70
More than 20 years after its released on PlayStation 1, Medievil is back from the dead on PS4. Unfortunately, it looks much more like a remastered version than a full fledged remake. It shines with colorful graphics and spooky atmosphere, but its gameplay remains too rigid, and its mechanics haven't aged well. A title reserved for fans of the license or lovers of Halloween and «The Nightmare Before Christmas».
80
It's a short, but very intense adventure, with brief cinematics, compact maps without padding or copy/pasted elements. It brings a lot of variety into the world teeming with bland "sandboxes".
70
This is a definition of an uncompromising retro mindset. Cute visuals and burtonesque atmosphere set this game apart, but the gameplay is basically unchanged from its roots in the 90s - including a confused camera and a pretty bland combat system.
7
It's good, old Medievil - but graphically cranked up! Everything that you remember fondly from the original is here - the humor, crazy writing, even crazier characters. It is a walk down memory lane, but one that's quite pleasant. I knew what I was in for, and was not disappointed. It plays surprisingly faithfully, so faithfully in fact that a lot of glitches and camera issues are still present in this remake (for better or worse). Personally didn't bother me as much but if you're expecting incredibly polished game this isn't it. It's still good - but "only" good. Sir Daniel Fortesque is back from the dead - but aside from graphical enhancements this plays like an original game. Decide for yourself if this is good enough for you.
7
Just all around not a very enjoyable gaming expirience, controls feel clanky and not very responsive. Kinda underwhelming for a game that came out in 2019.
7
MediEvil Remake è un’operazione fortemente legata alla nostalgia, che riporta in vita uno dei titoli più iconici dell’era PlayStation con un comparto tecnico e artistico modernizzato, ma senza rinnovarne realmente la struttura. L’avventura di Sir Daniel Fortesque conserva intatto il suo stile gotico-cartoon, ancora oggi ricco di personalità e fascino.
La direzione artistica è il punto di forza del remake, con ambientazioni e **** fedeli all’originale ma visivamente più curati. Meno convincente, invece, il gameplay: i controlli risultano rigidi e il sistema di combattimento appare datato, evidenziando il peso degli anni.
Il level design mantiene una buona varietà e una discreta presenza di segreti, mentre il comparto sonoro, grazie a musiche riarrangiate con cura, contribuisce efficacemente all’atmosfera. La longevità è contenuta e le novità rispetto al titolo originale sono limitate, rendendo l’esperienza consigliata soprattutto ai fan **** complesso, MediEvil Remake è un ritorno rispettoso e piacevole, ma troppo conservativo per distinguersi davvero come remake moderno.
MediEvil
Released On:
Oct 25, 2019
Metascore
Mixed or Average
67
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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10% Negative
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Oct 26, 2019
100
MediEvil is a colorful trip down memory lane filled with gorgeous, updated graphics, the same amazing OST and improved (yet still retro) gameplay mechanics. This will make you feel like a kid again.
Oct 23, 2019
80
This remake of MediEvil is of high quality, both in terms of graphics and sound. The work on the music is excellent and it is a pleasure too travel again through Gallowmere landscapes with Sir Daniel Fortesque.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
73% Positive
559 Ratings
559 Ratings
17% Mixed
128 Ratings
128 Ratings
11% Negative
82 Ratings
82 Ratings
Aug 17, 2025
10
One of my favourites games of all time I love it is so good. Ok is well worth playing
Jun 13, 2025
10
Rating a remake is always difficult, as expectations vary so strongly. Some people want it to be just like the original but prettier, others want it to reinvent the old and often outdated gameplay to meet modern standards. This remake surely takes the first route and is basically the old game in a new engine. I assume anybody born after the turn of the millenium would have trouble to understand why this game is such a gem, as it is a remnant of an era long gone. I, however, played the original on release and loved reliving this experience in modern day graphics just as much as I enjoyed playing the original as a child.
Oct 23, 2019
75
MediEvil is a hallowed classic, undeniably, and it's presented here with a shiny new look and comfortably familiar feel, made with enough love and attention to resurrect its appeal for existing fans.
Oct 23, 2019
70
MediEvil successfully recreates the feel and the atmosphere of the original game, leaving intact all the problems it had in terms of gameplay, hitboxes and camera.
Nov 6, 2019
66
It’s a hard game to recommend, due to being just too darn faithful to the original for its own good; if you’re a diehard fan of the original game and can contend with the issues outlined above, then by all means give Medievil a shot, but with a wealth of excellent platforming and adventure titles available on the PS4, it’s hard to see a reason to play this over one of its contemporaries aside from the nostalgia factor.
Nov 5, 2019
60
Sadly, MediEvil hasn't changed enough since it's genesis to seduce the modern gamer. If the graphics are updated and the music still awesome, the dated gameplay and the framerate drops are too much to bear.
Oct 23, 2019
30
A remake that is loyal to a fault when it comes to honouring the original, with gameplay and design mechanics that were barely acceptable 21 years ago, let alone now.
Jan 18, 2025
10
It's AmAzing, One of my favorite games of all time and I only played the PS4 version, it is as good as Nigjtmare Before Christmas but in game form .
Mar 26, 2026
7
It's good, old Medievil - but graphically cranked up! Everything that you remember fondly from the original is here - the humor, crazy writing, even crazier characters. It is a walk down memory lane, but one that's quite pleasant. I knew what I was in for, and was not disappointed. It plays surprisingly faithfully, so faithfully in fact that a lot of glitches and camera issues are still present in this remake (for better or worse). Personally didn't bother me as much but if you're expecting incredibly polished game this isn't it. It's still good - but "only" good. Sir Daniel Fortesque is back from the dead - but aside from graphical enhancements this plays like an original game. Decide for yourself if this is good enough for you.
Feb 21, 2026
7
Just all around not a very enjoyable gaming expirience, controls feel clanky and not very responsive. Kinda underwhelming for a game that came out in 2019.
Jul 13, 2023
4
I played MediEvil (2019) in 2023 and thought it was a below average game that I disliked.
SummaryRe-live the original adventure on PlayStation 4. The beloved fan-favorite has been completely remade from the grave up, blending classic gameplay with stunning visuals, all in 4K. Step into the bones of Sir Daniel Fortesque, a slightly-inept (and long dead) knight accidentally resurrected by his greatest enemy, the evil sorcerer Zarok. ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Oct 25, 2019
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