Saviorless

Saviorless is an enjoyable enough platformer with a premise that sets itself apart from the many other options available in the Switch eShop. There will certainly be a large player base who will miss the idea of combat, but for those looking for a more low-key experience, this will not only pass the time, but also leave them thinking long after completion. The perfect accompaniment as the nights draw in.

Empty Head Games did a fine job being able to deliver Saviorless with some interesting gameplay elements. They may not be revolutionary for the genre but do add some freshness to it. The protagonist not able to engage in combat and skillfully lure enemies to traps is a unique touch. It’s not an expensive game, so anyone who enjoys platformers can give Saviorless a try.

Despite some uneven gameplay, Empty Head Games' debut Saviorless utilizes its narrative and vivid aesthetics to craft an artistic experience worth seeing through.

Truth be told, Saviorless will appeal to those who are willing to look beyond the simpleness of its gameplay and at the heart of gold buried within. However, for a majority of the gamers, it might be a slogfest with no appreciable outcome. If you’re into niche indie titles like GRIS, then Saviorless might be your cup of tea. That said, I do wish for this game to become a stepping stone for its development team so that they can produce better titles in the future.

It is not a Metroidvania that will blow your mind, nor the indie of the moment, but Saviorless is capable of touching fibers that were formed in our gaming experience and that, sometimes, we have forgotten.

Despite a relatively unexciting first half, there's a solid blend of platforming, action, and puzzles wrapped in a strikingly gorgeous presentation. If you can live with some of its vague storytelling and the weird way it handles collectibles, I wholeheartedly recommend it. ⛅

Saviorless is well worth your time. Its brevity isn’t a hindrance, but rather an invitation to an artistic experience with the heart of a visual novel. At its price tag of $12.99, the two- to three-hour journey doesn’t disappoint, providing a haunting if not tragic experience that balances its unsettling violence with its peaceful backdrops.  Not a moment is wasted in Empty Head Games’ initial showing. I am excited to see what the Cuban studio creates next.

Not the most original platformer, but still a fun and beautiful one.

Saviorless will definitely appeal to those who can look beyond the simpleness of gameplay in order to see what lies within its beating heart. That alone is reason to give this one a go, but the entire struggle that happened behind the scenes is an extra incentive to try it out as well. It’s an achievement and a marvel of perseverance that turned into an above average game against all odds. It’s short and to the point with a message to get across – it only depends on whether or not you’re there to listen to it. If this is a slice of what’s to come out of Cuba’s gaming scene, I can’t wait for the rest of the cake!

A weird, beautifully rendered combination of Limbo and Super Mario Brothers, Saviorless is an interesting take on an action-platformer.