Software:Ariana and the Elder Codex

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Ariana and the Elder Codex
File:Ariana and the Elder Codex steam art.jpg
Developer(s)Hyde
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Aoki Hiroshi
Platform(s)
ReleaseSwitch, PS4, PS5
  • JP: 21 August 2025
  • WW: 24 March 2026
Windows
  • WW: 29 April 2026
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is an action role-playing game developed by Hyde and published by Compile Heart and Idea Factory International. It was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on 21 August 2025. In the game, Ariana must repair the Seven Hero Codices and restore magic to the world.

Gameplay

Ariana and the Elder Codex is an action role-playing game with Metroidvania elements.[1][2] The player controls Ariana, who primarily fights with a host of magic spells. When spells are cast against an enemy for certain times, the enemy becomes stunned, allowing Ariana to attack them with high damage.[1]

Development and release

Developer Hyde is based in Tokyo.[3] Ariana and the Elder Codex was directed by Aoki Hiroshi, who developed Rune Factory 5, Rune Factory 4 Special, Dariusburst, and Psychic Force.[4] The game was developed for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.[5]

The game was first revealed in January 2025 in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu.[4] It was one of the seven titles included in Compile Heart's 2025 lineup.[6] It was released by Compile Heart on 21 August 2025 in Japan.[7] Idea Factory International published the international release on 24 March 2026. The console versions were available both physically and digitally.[8][9][10] The Windows version will be newly launched via Steam on 29 April.[11]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPS5: 74/100[12]
NS: 79/100[13]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Famitsu31/40[15]
RPGamer3/5[16]
Digitally Downloaded4/5[17]
Siliconera7/10[2]

According to review aggregator Metacritic, Ariana and the Elder Codex received "mixed or average" reviews for the PlayStation 5 version, and "generally favorable" reviews for the Nintendo Switch version.[12][13] 56% of the critics recommended the game according to OpenCritic.

The Famitsu reviewers rated the game 31 out of 40.[15]

Notes

  1. ↑ Based on 27 reviews

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 McClain, Jordan (16 March 2026). "Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Impression". https://rpgamer.com/2026/02/ariana-and-the-elder-codex-demo-impression/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lada, Jenni (28 March 2026). "Review: Ariana and the Elder Codex Can Be a Magical Metroidvania". https://www.siliconera.com/review-ariana-and-the-elder-codex-can-be-a-magical-metroidvania/. 
  3. ↑ Leone, Matt (September 30, 2015). "The secret developers of the video game industry". https://www.polygon.com/2015/9/30/9394355/the-secret-developers-of-the-video-game-industry/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Romano, Sal (29 January 2025). "Compile Heart announces side-scrolling action RPG Magical Librarian Ariana: The Book of Seven Heroes for PS5, PS4, and Switch". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/compile-heart-announces-side-scrolling-action-rpg-magical-librarian-ariana-the-book-of-seven-heroes-for-ps5-ps4-and-switch. 
  5. ↑ Romano, Sal (23 April 2025). "Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes first details, screenshots". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/04/magical-librarian-ariana-the-books-of-the-seven-heroes-first-details-screenshots. 
  6. ↑ Romano, Sal (29 January 2025). "Compile Heart 2025 lineup trailer". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/compile-heart-2025-lineup-trailer. 
  7. ↑ Fuller, Alex (19 May 2025). "Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes Gets August Japanese Date". https://rpgamer.com/2025/05/magical-librarian-ariana-the-books-of-the-seven-heroes-gets-august-japanese-date/. 
  8. ↑ Madnani, Mikhail (22 January 2026). "Ariana and the Elder Codex story trailer released, physical pre-order bonus bookmark revealed". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19417-ariana-and-the-elder-codex-story-trailer-english-physical-release-bonus. 
  9. ↑ Romano, Sal (16 December 2025). "Ariana and the Elder Codex launches March 24, 2026 in the west for PS5, PS4, and Switch; in spring 2026 for PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/ariana-and-the-elder-codex-launches-march-24-2026-in-the-west-for-ps5-ps4-and-switch-in-spring-2026-for-pc. 
  10. ↑ Lindsay. "IFI announces a March 2026 launch date for Ariana and the Elder Codex". https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2025/12/ifi-announces-a-march-2026-launch-date-for-ariana-and-the-elder-codex.html. 
  11. ↑ Romano, Sal (10 March 2025). "Ariana and the Elder Codex for PC launches April 29". https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/ariana-and-the-elder-codex-for-pc-launches-april-29. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Ariana and the Elder Codex critic reviews - Metacritic (PlayStation 5)" (in en-US). https://www.metacritic.com/game/ariana-and-the-elder-codex/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Ariana and the Elder Codex critic reviews - Metacritic (Nintendo Switch)" (in en-US). https://www.metacritic.com/game/ariana-and-the-elder-codex/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  14. ↑ "Ariana and the Elder Codex" (in en). https://opencritic.com/game/20292/ariana-and-the-elder-codex. Retrieved May 31, 2026. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Romano, Sal (6 August 2025). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1910". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/08/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1910. 
  16. ↑ McClain, Jordan (16 March 2026). "Ariana and the Elder Codex Review". https://rpgamer.com/review/ariana-and-the-elder-codex-review/. 
  17. ↑ Sainsbury, Matt (24 March 2026). "Review: Ariana and the Elder Codex (Sony PlayStation 5)". https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2026/03/review-ariana-and-the-elder-codex-sony-playstation-5.html. 

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