Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
- 14th Jul 2022, $18.99
- 14th Jul 2022, £17.09
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review XEL (Switch) - Promising Zelda-Style Sci-Fi Adventuring That Falls Short On Switch
Taking the Zelda formula into space
Zelda games have laid out a comfortable roadmap for developers to follow when making action-adventure games, and there's no shortage of Zelda-likes to enjoy on Switch and elsewhere. Tiny Roar evidently took heavy notes from Nintendo’s storied franchise when putting together XEL, which takes cues from both...
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XEL News
News XEL Is Officially The Worst Switch Game Of 2022, According To Metacritic
Blade Runner also made the top 10
It's that time once again when Metacritic spices up the 'Game of the Year' nominations by releasing a list of the worst games released. On the Switch front, the worst game of the year goes to the Zelda-style sci-fi adventure title, XEL. It made its debut on the platform in July this year, and according to...
Nintendo Download 14th July (North America)
XEL! Gloom and Doom! Endling - Extinction is Forever!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Endling –...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In July 2022
Xenoblade 3, Klonoa, Live A Live and more!
We've made it to July and in terms of video game releases, it's as busy as last month. Kicking off the fun on July 8th is the return of Klonoa. Further, into the month, Square Enix releases Live A Live - a game that has a demo available for it right now. The remainder of July is then stacked with titles...
News Sci-Fi Zelda-Like 'XEL' Showcases Combat In New Teaser Trailer
Demo on Steam now
Assemble Entertainment has released a brand new teaser for the upcoming sci-fi Zelda-like, XEL. This top-down "love letter to classic Zelda" is coming to Switch this summer, but developer Tiny Roar has launched a demo on Steam to let people see for themselves what it can do with the Zelda formula. While a Switch demo doesn't look...
News Zelda-Inspired 'XEL' Brings Time-Traveling Action To Switch This Summer
A love letter to classic Zelda titles
We've all been hit hard by the recent news that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be delayed to Spring 2023. It's a necessary move, of course, to ensure that the game will be the best it can possibly be (don't say the Miyamoto quote!), but we can't hide the fact that we're a tad...
Video Go Behind The Scenes With XEL, The "Sci-Fi Zelda-Like" Headed To Switch
"We’re really proud of XEL"
Remember XEL, the Zelda-inspired action-adventure game that was announced for Switch this summer? Well, developer Tiny Roar has shared new details on its gameplay and development in a series of behind-the-scenes videos. In the three clips below, Game Director Maurice Hagelstein and Game Designer Tom Erenstein give us...
News XEL, A "Vibrant Sci-Fi Zelda-Like", Will Launch On Switch In 2022
Complete with "challenging Zelda-like dungeons"
Assemble Entertainment and developer Tiny Roar have announced that XEL, "a vibrant sci-fi Zelda-like," is headed to Switch in 2022. The game has players exploring a colourful world while solving puzzles, taking on dungeons, and fighting against robots and exotic wildlife. The Zelda series has served...
About The Game
XEL is a 3D action-adventure set in a sci-fi fantasy setting. Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take?
Features:
An ass-kicking 3D action-adventure through space and time
• Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past
• A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered
• Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded on this strange place
• Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL
• Solve time bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets
Old-school gameplay meets new-school features
• A classic top-down 3D action-adventure awaits
• XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets.
• Upgrade your weapon, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass
• Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space
• The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test
The world of XEL awaits
• Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat and puzzling
• Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues
• Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place
• Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs
A timeless soundtrack and visuals
• XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff
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