# VELASTER

> VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.

## Game facts

- Developer: ODYSSEYER
- Publisher: ODYSSEYER
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jan 14, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Action-Adventure, ActionRPG, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, RPG, Souls-like
- Steam Deck: Unsupported (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1897060/)
- Languages: Interface: Chinese (China), American English, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, Italian (Italy); Subtitles: Chinese (China), American English, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, Italian (Italy) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/velaster)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The learning-focused combat built around precise guards and parries is clear, making it highly satisfying to learn attack patterns and respond accordingly.
- Boss patterns and designs are impressive, with optional bosses and secret areas to discover.
- The 3D side-scrolling Metroidvania structure, vertical exploration, and shortcut unlocking enhance exploration.

### Weaknesses

- Some bosses and enemies are excessively difficult, and stamina consumption or parry effects can feel unreasonable.
- Platforming sections and extreme jumps are excessive, while the lack of a map makes hidden areas and unexplored routes difficult to find.
- Collision and direction-change issues, such as the character overlapping enemies or passing through to the opposite side during attacks, interfere with parrying and defense.

## Links

- [VELASTER on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2491)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2491/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T02:20:49.883Z