Valfaris Mecha Therion Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · Published August 28, 2024 · Updated August 23, 2024

Valfaris Mecha Therion Review, Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell! After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion!

Valfaris Mecha Therion Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
897.6MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Works on Playstation 5.
Shmup gameplay.
You can freely move around the screen.
It’s a 2D side scroller with the level always going forward.
You can remap the controller.
Turn mode – manual or automatic.
Enemies can come from both sides at any time.
Opening tutorial level.
Heavy rock soundtrack.
Altars act as a respawn point and at them, you can upgrade your weapons, change them out, etc. The load-out is a melee weapon, ranged, auxiliary, and two modules can be installed.
Health bar system, you can shoot green pods to get your health back.
Aside from your weapons, you can boost through the Breakable parts of the level.
The levels have multiple routes within them.
Collect materials to use at altars to upgrade your weapons.
It’s a solid Shmup game that veterans will enjoy, new players get a lot of help to get into it.
Full 3D animated backgrounds that look awesome.
Your guns have energy levels and holding down the shoot button will make the gun’s shots smaller and less powerful.
Melee lets you take down anyone and destroy enemy projectiles.
When you find modules you can choose to equip them there and then.
Ai characters can join you and help.
The most metal Shmup game.