Feature: Going Platinum: I Only Got MediEvil PS4’s Plat Because I Had To

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I’m incredibly grateful for my job and often can’t believe I get paid to write about and play video games. It’s something my younger self would have dreamed of!

One of the best things about reviewing video games is getting the chance to play titles you might not normally pick up. This often means discovering new franchises or genres, which can be surprisingly rewarding.

I hadn’t really played MediEvil before. I tried a demo a long time ago, but it never stuck with me.

By 2019, I was given the task of reviewing the MediEvil remake for the PlayStation 4. And it wasn’t just the review – I was also responsible for creating guides to help players.

I was thrilled to start playing because it let me explore the fun and eerie world of Gallowmere.

The MediEvil series has a dedicated fanbase, and now I can see why. Sir Daniel Fortesque is a lovable, but clumsy and awkward, hero – a refreshing change of pace. It’s hard not to root for him.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t that keen on the game itself.

The MediEvil remake stays very true to the original PlayStation game, and it looks fantastic. However, I didn’t find it very enjoyable to play. The camera was constantly frustrating, and the combat felt a little clumsy and unrefined.

The game clearly aimed to stay true to the original, flaws included, and it succeeded if that was the goal. While it wasn’t perfect, I’m happy I experienced it.

This platinum Trophy is a bit of an oddity – I only unlocked it while creating guides. Even after seeing the ending, I still had more work to do for those guides.

Creating guides for video games is a lot of work. Games with clear levels, like MediEvil, are easier because you can go step-by-step, but it still takes careful note-taking, tons of screenshots, and detailed instructions to help players find everything.

If I’ve led players through a game, I’ve likely earned all of its achievements—because guiding others means experiencing every part of it myself.

In MediEvil, fully completing the game means collecting all weapons, finding every hidden item, and finishing all of the new optional ‘Lost Souls’ side quests.

I completed all those tasks to create guides, and I eventually unlocked the platinum trophy. It was enjoyable, but I probably wouldn’t have played it if it wasn’t part of my job.

If I’d just purchased and played the game normally, like someone with a typical job, I likely would have quit due to its frustrating combat and other flaws long before even thinking about collecting all the achievements.

It’s a bit of an unusual situation, but I’m enjoying the variety of projects I’m working on. Not everything will be a hit, and that’s perfectly okay.

Cheers, MediEvil.

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2026-03-15 17:07