Are you ready to embark on a quest for revenge? Wanna do it in an 8-bit style? The Lords of Exile are ready for action on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC. 

Available right now on the usual digital stores is Lords of Exile. From the PID Games publishing team as well as those at PixelHeart, Lords of Exile is the creation of Squidbit Works, a little indie team intent on providing nostalgic charm to fans of all things retro. 

You may have seen Lords of Exile kicking around on Steam in demo form previously. Now though comes full release, playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via a £16.74 asking price at the Xbox Store. You’ll find the game on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC too. 

What is Lords of Exile?

Lords of Exile takes us off to a world that has become treatened by creatures of the dark. A Far Eastern land, accompanying those horrors of the nights are the samurai. That therefore calls on a bloodthirsty knight to take back command, vanquishing all into the darkness forevermore. 

Playing out in an 8-bit style, Lords of Exile is a fairly linear experience, one that takes you through multiple stages of classic adventuring. With bosses at the conclusion of these levels, and various skills to aqcuire, Lords of Exile shouldn’t provide anything that hasn’t been seen elsewhere previously. 

But what it does bring is variety – a range of mechanics, weaponry and powers as you play through the adventure ahead via the eyes of a couple of characters; Gabriel and Lyria. You can throw in some unlockable game modes too, a Speedrunner and Boss Rush mode. 

The key features

Lords of Exile may be retro in style, but it’s full of key features that you’ll want to get eyes on. Expect all of the following…

• Levels – Explore 8 levels of classic linear design, each featuring challenging obstacles and enemies to overcome. At the end of each level, you’ll face off against a powerful boss that will put your skills to the test. And as Gabriel, you’ll receive an extra skill after defeating each boss, allowing you to progress even further and take on greater challenges.
• Gameplay Variety – Experience a range of mechanics, from throwing weapons to melee combat, down stabs, jumping, and dashing. Unlock the powers of Gabriel’s curse to enhance your abilities. Play as both Gabriel and Lyria, each offering a unique and distinct gameplay experience for endless replayability. Plus, once you’ve beaten the game with Gabriel, unlock two additional game modes: Speedrunner mode and Boss Rush mode. And the best part? You can play both of these modes with either Gabriel or Lyria for even more variety and fun!
• Retro-aesthetic and sound design – Relive the glory days of classic gaming with retro-inspired 16-bit physics and perfectly polished controls. The game’s stunning handcrafted 8-bit pixel art and fast anime-style animations, the 8-bit SFX and OST, enriched with sounds from the Megadrive sound chip, complete the immersive retro experience.

Buy now

Lords of Exile is on the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It’s also on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. 

Stay tuned for a review. 

Lords of Exile Description

In ancient times of war in the Far East, the lands of Exilia were overrun by creatures of the night and samurais. Amidst this cruel conflict, only a bloodthirsty cursed knight can bring hope and vanquish the darkness.

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