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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
El Shaddai: Ascension of the MetatronDivine hack‑and‑slash adventure inspired by the Book of Enoch
Garshasp: The Monster Slayer
Garshasp: The Monster SlayerBattle ancient Persian monsters in a hack‑and‑slash adventure.
Overview
Description

Step into the shoes of the prophet Enoch as he battles fallen angels and harnesses heavenly weapons in a visually striking, myth‑laden world. The game blends fast‑paced combat, platforming challenges, and a narrative drawn from apocryphal scripture to deliver a unique single‑player experience.

Garshasp: The Monster Slayer draws from ancient Persian mythology, putting you in the role of the legendary hero Garshasp as he hunts down the Deevs that stole his ancestral mace. The game blends fast‑paced melee combat with platforming and exploration across mythic landscapes. Players traverse sprawling environments, solve light puzzles, and battle a variety of mythic beasts, all while uncovering hidden secrets of Persian legend. It’s a single‑player indie action‑adventure that emphasizes skillful swordplay and atmospheric storytelling.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Action‑hack‑and‑slash fans
Fans of mythic action adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2011-04-28
2011-05-09
Specifications
developer
Ignition Tokyo
Fanafzar Sharif, Dead Mage
publisher
UTV Ignition Entertainment
Just A Game, Loh Zarrin Nikan
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T+33%
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
77/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative biblical storyline
  • Distinctive visual style
  • Varied combat with weapon upgrades
  • Engaging boss design
  • Rich Persian mythological setting
  • Fluid melee combat system
  • Varied monster designs
  • Cross‑platform PC support
Cons
  • Occasional camera issues during platforming
  • Linear level design limits replayability
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older hardware
  • Puzzle elements can feel simplistic
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