Jae Lee
ZTGDAriana and the Elder Codex (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 5/29/2026
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/24/2026
Ariana and the Elder Codex
The Librarian Ariana’s mission is to repair the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered. Due to the terrible damages, magic has vanished from the world. By utilizing special Librarian magic that allows her to enter Codices, Ariana seeks to mend the books to bring back magic. Can Ariana safely repair each tome and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library?
- Developer
- Hyde
- Publisher
- Compile Heart, Idea Factory, Idea Factory International, Inc.
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77
16 scored reviews
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 77 across 16 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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70–795 reviews · 31%
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Cloud DosageAriana and the Elder Codex – Game Review
Published 4/28/2026
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82
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Ariana and the Elder Codex
Published 4/21/2026
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalThrogmorton Belmont
Niche GamerAriana and the Elder Codex Review
Published 4/20/2026
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoshua Howard
Smash JumpAriana and the Elder Codex Review
Published 4/14/2026
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNay Clark
ImpulsegamerAriana and the Elder Codex Review (Switch)
Published 4/10/2026
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72
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Laureles
Invision CommunityAriana and the Elder Codex Review – Action-Adventure Chaos & Magic
Published 4/4/2026
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalWasbir Sadat
GamesCreedAriana and the Elder Codex Review
Published 3/27/2026
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64
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewAriana and the Elder Codex review
Published 3/25/2026
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Ariana and the Elder Codex (Sony PlayStation 5)
Published 3/24/2026
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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