Evan Norris
VGChartzEarthion (NS) Review
Published 10/18/2025
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Arcade / Series X|S / PS4 / Genesis/MegaDrive / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 7/31/2025
Earthion
Earthion is an upcoming aftermarket shooting game developed by Ancient primarily for the Sega Mega Drive. Physical MD versions will be published by SUPERDELUXE GAMES in Japan and by Limited Run Games in North America. The game will also get a 16:9 version for modern platforms. Earthion is published under the label YKGGG, a brand name covering all the retro-style games developed at Ancient. If Earthion meets success, Ancient will go on the venture of releasing video games designed for retro consoles. A separate version of the game for Arcade was confirmed by Ancient and published by exA-Arcadia, which features a new, exclusive mode that will not be available in the Mega Drive version.
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- exA-Arcadia, Ancient Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- exA-Arcadia, Limited Run Games
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Ken McKown
ZTGDEarthion (XSX) Review
Published 10/8/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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PS4Blog.netEarthion Review
Published 10/7/2025
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85
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareReview: Earthion (PS5) - A Scorching Shmup That Soars Beyond Nostalgia
Published 9/21/2025
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90
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Read originalTom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Earthion (Switch) - A New 16-Bit Shooter That's Bold, Inventive & Hugely Enjoyable
Published 9/20/2025
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewEarthion review
Published 9/19/2025
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Earthion’ Switch Review: An Astonishingly Special Shmup
Published 9/19/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Wise
Xbox AchievementsEarthion Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 9/18/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeremy Duff
Gaming NexusEarthion Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/5/2025
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsEarthion (PC) Review
Published 8/13/2025
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+3 vs critic avg
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