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Kalevania

90% positive of 40 Steam reviews

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Released
2023
Steam Deck
Playable
Platforms
Steam

Made by Jukka Mattila. Published by Jukka Mattila - "GamesByMichi".

About the game

Kalevania is a retro action platformer loosely based on Finnish mythology. Fight with bare hands, sword, axe, bow, and 12 runic weapons. With 50+ enemy types and collectibles, enjoy a full retro gaming experience! Play as Väinämöinen and relive classic console gaming!

Tagged by players

  • Time Manipulation
  • Side Scroller
  • Mythology
  • 2D Platformer
  • Character Customization
  • Platformer
  • Old School
  • Colorful
  • Pixel Graphics
  • Fantasy
  • Action
  • Adventure

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What players say

  • Not recommended
    Update: This review was prior to 1.02 patch, I briefly checked on the stutter, it feels a lot more playable now even though I still get some (the default starting option works best for me). That said I don't really have the motivation to play it again, I can't confirm how much the experience changed overall. Short answer, I think the game was okay, considering the price I thought the design of the stages/color…

    3.6 h played when written. 34 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    Edit: Nevermind, after trying to beat the skeleton boss for another hour, i realized that the lives do frustrate me too much to keep playing. I get that the lives are there to mimic a classic nes game, but they honestly just cause me way too much frustration and stress for it to remain a good experience. I also know that I am an idiot. Seems great so far, but keep in mind that i am only in the third actual level.…

    44 min played when written. 13 found it helpful.

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