Abort, Retry, Fail

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Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game has a charming retro vibe with a nice art style and music.
It's a fun and creative experience, perfect for a quick play session.
The combat mechanics, while simple, are enjoyable and responsive.

The game is extremely short, lasting only about 5 to 10 minutes.
There is a lack of content, with limited weapon combinations and only one level.
The gameplay can feel basic and unbalanced, leading to a lack of challenge.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some appreciate the cool soundtrack and retro style, others find it average and repetitive, leading to potential frustration due to a lack of variety and limited gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but it may not sustain interest over time.
- “Love the art style and music.”
- “The soundtrack is cool and adds to the overall experience.”
- “The music complements the retro style of the game.”
- “Music is pretty average for a retro style game, but almost borderline aggravating after a minute or two.”
- “Balancing issues, no variety in music, one level.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features interesting mechanics but suffers from a lack of engaging combat, resulting in a cluttered yet empty experience. While some players appreciate the cool soundtrack, many find the gameplay basic and criticize the game's short length.
- “Cool gameplay, my only critique is that it is much too long.”
- “The mechanics were cool but the overall combat was not particularly fun and the game seems both cluttered and empty at the same time.”
- “The soundtrack is cool, but the gameplay is quite basic.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users praising it as great, while others felt it lacked depth and could benefit from further development and additional narrative elements. Overall, there is a desire for a more fleshed-out storyline.
- “Great story.”
- “It would be cool to see this concept fleshed out and turned into something with more acts and maybe a very small story.”
- “I could give it a thumbs up if it had a story.”
- “It'd be cool to see this concept fleshed out and turned into something with more acts and maybe a very small story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are characterized by a simple design, complemented by an appealing art style and music that enhances the overall experience.
- “Love the art style and music.”
- “The graphics are pretty simple, same with the level design and the world around you.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is brief but effective, delivering laughs within its short five-minute playtime. While the controls may feel a bit stiff, the overall comedic experience is enjoyable and worth the time, especially considering it's free.
- “It's only about five minutes long start-to-finish, and isn't particularly difficult once you get to grips with the slightly stiff controls, but it's free and made me laugh.”
- “Funny”