80
Thanks to the change in genre, some fans of the original Valfaris might not get on all that well with this sequel. Being a side-scrolling shooter, no longer can players control the pace or take time to explore. Those who mostly charmed by the game’s metal-themed visuals and head-banging soundtrack, however, will be similarly won over by Valfaris: Mecha Therion. This is a fantastic shooter that never lets up. And thanks to its varied arsenal and upgrade options, you’ll likely return to it time and time again.
73
Valfaris: Mecha Therion changes the genre, simplifies the game structure and loses the complexity of the first game.
80
Valfaris: Mecha Therion is another awesome addition to the series that takes the aesthetic and soundtrack of the earlier games and transplants them to a new genre. While not the longest of games (I completed it 3 times in my 12 hours) there is a lot of replay value with the various difficulty settings, weapon upgrades and some devilish achievements to challenge you. Whether you are already a fan of Steel Mantis’ adventures or new to the series Mech Therion is a fantastic slice of heavy metal mayhem and comes highly recommended.
10
Great fun, well balanced, beautiful art, an absolute masterpiece of epic proportions!
8
Continuing this hardcore series with the same dripping style and mayhem of SLAIN and VALFARIS, two of my favorite platformers. It's a little different in that you're flying now , rather than on foot, but it's got that same essence that makes this series so unique. The atmosphere, the characters, the music, the weaponry, the nonstop action exploding on screen, this world is so BAD A$ ! Mad respect to the devs , please keep developing this universe, I'll be there for the ride!
7
While I enjoyed the first one more this is still a darn fun game. No way Thrall is dead yet!
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Released On:
Nov 21, 2023
Metascore
Generally Favorable
83
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
83
83% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
17% Mixed
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1 Review
0% Negative
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Nov 21, 2023
90
Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an intense bullet hell shooter that never takes it foot of the pedal, filled with fantastic gunplay and visuals.
Nov 20, 2023
90
A really nicely crafted little shooter with a banging metal soundtrack and the look and feel of the PlayStation 1 era. It's well worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
50% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
42% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
8% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jan 17, 2026
10
Great fun, well balanced, beautiful art, an absolute masterpiece of epic proportions!
Nov 23, 2023
10
Underrated gem, underappreciated gem
One of the best indie games
One of the best games of 2023
Nov 21, 2023
85
Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an awesome shoot-'em-up. It does a good job of encapsulating the classic shooter sensibilities while also making sure the melee combat fits in without feeling shoehorned. The presentation adheres to the heavy metal style artwork well, while also not obscuring anything of importance. The pacing ensures that the frustration is kept to a minimum. It is nice to see a shooter that isn't just another top-down bullet hell game, and genre fans of all skill levels will really enjoy Mecha Therion.
Nov 29, 2023
80
Thanks to the change in genre, some fans of the original Valfaris might not get on all that well with this sequel. Being a side-scrolling shooter, no longer can players control the pace or take time to explore. Those who mostly charmed by the game’s metal-themed visuals and head-banging soundtrack, however, will be similarly won over by Valfaris: Mecha Therion. This is a fantastic shooter that never lets up. And thanks to its varied arsenal and upgrade options, you’ll likely return to it time and time again.
Nov 22, 2023
80
Valfaris: Mecha Therion is another awesome addition to the series that takes the aesthetic and soundtrack of the earlier games and transplants them to a new genre. While not the longest of games (I completed it 3 times in my 12 hours) there is a lot of replay value with the various difficulty settings, weapon upgrades and some devilish achievements to challenge you. Whether you are already a fan of Steel Mantis’ adventures or new to the series Mech Therion is a fantastic slice of heavy metal mayhem and comes highly recommended.
Nov 24, 2023
73
Valfaris: Mecha Therion changes the genre, simplifies the game structure and loses the complexity of the first game.
Jun 4, 2025
8
Continuing this hardcore series with the same dripping style and mayhem of SLAIN and VALFARIS, two of my favorite platformers. It's a little different in that you're flying now , rather than on foot, but it's got that same essence that makes this series so unique. The atmosphere, the characters, the music, the weaponry, the nonstop action exploding on screen, this world is so BAD A$ ! Mad respect to the devs , please keep developing this universe, I'll be there for the ride!
Jan 25, 2025
7
While I enjoyed the first one more this is still a darn fun game. No way Thrall is dead yet!
Oct 24, 2024
7
very good game!! it's just fun and awesome with a cool soundtrack and nice difficulty
Jul 7, 2024
6
Reminds me of Ranger X on the Sega Genesis. But instead of a sci-fi theme, this is more heavy metal. Worth playing at least once if you haven't played a type of these games already.
SummaryAfter escaping Valfaris, Therion's hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon - Mecha Therion! A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, includin... Read More
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date:Nov 21, 2023
Developer:
- Steel Mantis
Publisher:
