Jake Su
SavePoint GamingSaint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Review – A Fierce Retro Revelation
Published 5/17/2026
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Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.
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- Lillymo Games
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- Lillymo Games
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79
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70–90
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The critic average is 79 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Jonathan Toyad
KakuchopureiSaint Slayer Review: 80s NES-Style 2D Lancing Fun
Published 5/11/2026
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80
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightSaint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Published 4/22/2026
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78
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Published 4/20/2026
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75
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netSaint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Review
Published 4/17/2026
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85
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Read originalKrystle Lim
Gamer Social ClubSaint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege – Review
Published 4/17/2026
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80
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareReview: Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (PS5) - A Strong Action Platformer That Celebrates Classic Castlevania
Published 4/17/2026
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70
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Read originalSubeg Dhaliwal
Lords Of GamingLords Of Gaming Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Review
Published 4/17/2026
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron
Life is XboxReview | Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Published 4/17/2026
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportSaint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (Switch) Review
Published 4/17/2026
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