Born Again

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Born Again is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Unnamed Studios, LLC and was released on December 15, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Become an honorable Ronin in the Realms of Born Again. Explore an enchanting world with friends or on a solo adventure. Experience fast-paced gameplay against engaging enemies, and immersive abilities that change the pace of each duel. Each victory progresses your Ronin, offering increases in strength, equipment, and blessings.Path to HonorHack-n-Slash your way through minions of the Outer Realm i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 418 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

grinding17 negative mentions

The game is very fun and addictive, especially when playing with friends, and has a supportive community.
The pixel art graphics and music are beautiful, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
It offers a unique take on the permadeath genre with engaging gameplay mechanics and a rewarding grind for rare loot.

The game can be grindy and repetitive, with limited content and a lack of endgame activities.
Players often experience frustration due to permadeath mechanics, which can lead to losing progress and items.
The monetization system has been criticized for being predatory, with some players feeling pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its easy-to-learn mechanics and enjoyable loop, particularly for newcomers. However, some users find the gameplay shallow and lacking in depth, with criticisms aimed at the slow pace, limited content, and a need for more distinct class mechanics. Overall, while the game shows promise and has a fun core loop, it may require further polishing and content updates to enhance long-term engagement.
- “Controls are easy to get a handle of, even for those who are new to PC (like me), with a simple gameplay loop and a small community.”
- “The game is very fun, and the gameplay is rewarding with a nice loop: spawn, kill enemies, level up, get better loot, and unlock more classes.”
- “I normally do not play 'perma-death' games, but this is actually fun and has extremely rewarding gameplay loops.”
- “Very difficult to understand gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty shallow, there is no skill system, and the loot drops are almost non-existent.”
- “The mechanics you have to dodge come at you really fast, combine that with how messy everything looks it's almost impossible to dodge properly.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that many players find aesthetically pleasing and thematic, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some reviews criticize the graphics as simplistic or "potato," others appreciate the charm and uniqueness of the art, noting that it fits well within the game's context. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, with a focus on community engagement and enjoyable gameplay despite some mixed opinions on graphical quality.
- “I love the aesthetic of this game, the music is very calming, and the game is very fun.”
- “The art style of this game is amazing and there isn't really a true pay to win aspect and even then the gameplay and grind more than make up for that.”
- “It has a retro graphical art style that is pleasing to look at and thematic.”
- “Top-notch potato graphics, spud-tacular storyline.”
- “Bonus points for garbage pixel art instead of proper graphics in this trash-tier hack and slash mobile app.”
- “I don't mind low graphics games, but this one didn't feel any level of good.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a polarizing topic among players; while some find it tedious and repetitive, especially with the need to repeatedly tackle the same dungeons and bosses for minimal rewards, others enjoy the grind as a core part of the gameplay experience. Many players note that grinding can become monotonous over time, particularly when it involves significant time investment for minimal progress, but playing with friends can enhance the experience. Overall, the game requires a considerable amount of grinding, which may deter some players but is embraced by others as a fundamental element of the game.
- “Basically, if you don't like hitting max level on a chair and then grinding the same dungeons 10-15 times each for 6 stats a piece before you can reach endgame dungeons, then also risking dying and having to do it all again, don't play this.”
- “The grind gets tedious, then you permanently die and lose all of your items.”
- “It takes a very long time to grind experience by oneself, so this can be tedious and take hours.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience and emotional depth of the gameplay. Many players appreciate how well the music complements the visuals and story, making it difficult to focus on anything else while playing. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and art style contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful vibe, great music, emotional story — loved it.”
- “I love the aesthetic of this game, the music is very calming, and the game is very fun.”
- “The music is also incredibly fitting for this game; I tend to watch shows on the side while playing games like this, but I quite enjoyed leaving the sound on as it really enriched the gameplay in my opinion.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, complemented by a beautiful atmosphere and music. However, some players express frustration over the reliance on paid quests and a lack of substantial storyline content in the core gameplay loop. Recent updates have introduced significant changes, enhancing the quest system and overall experience, making it feel like a new game.
- “Beautiful vibe, great music, emotional story — loved it.”
- “The latest update 1.1 really changes everything with the new quest system, the rebirth overhaul, totem drop reboot, it feels like a whole different game.”
- “Top-notch potato graphics, spud-tacular storyline.”
- “Would be my favorite game if there at least was a storyline, not gonna lie.”
- “Basic loop is create character -> level up by killing enemies and completing bounty quests -> face final boss with other players -> level reset to come back stronger -> repeat until you inevitably die tragically -> profit.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players criticize it for being riddled with mobile-style microtransactions and view it as a cash grab, others appreciate that the game remains free-to-play friendly, allowing players to avoid purchases through grinding and enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money. Overall, in-game purchases are available for cosmetic enhancements but are not essential for a full gaming experience.
- “Monetization - [b] F2P friendly [/b]”
- “As far as I've gone, I have yet to see any microtransactions that can't be avoided through grinding.”
- “The game offers in-game purchases for those who want to enhance their looks, but it is not necessary to enjoy the game fully.”
- “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “I'm the player 'use'; they've made it impossible to log into my account and play. Complete cash grab, don't waste your money.”
- “As if these projects are just a rinse and repeat quick cash grab.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's beautiful vibe, great music, and emotional storytelling, often noting its wholesome nature and the strong community it fosters. Many express that the experience evoked deep feelings, with some even mentioning it brought them to tears, making it a highly recommended title for those seeking an emotional journey.
- “Beautiful vibe, great music, emotional story — loved it.”
- “Such a wholesome game and community; I made some good memories while I played.”
- “Made me cry; would recommend.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay and the rarity of boss drops, which adds excitement to each playthrough. Its simple pixel graphics and easy-to-learn mechanics make it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer experiences, further enhanced by a supportive community.
- “It has a lot of replayability even though it rarely updates, and it's really fun to see boss drops actually being rare because of the three threads.”
- “The game 'Born Again' is a decent title to play with friends or alone. Its advantages are simple but nice pixel graphics, easy-to-learn gameplay, and high replayability. Additionally, the community is very helpful.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability, even though it rarely updates, and it's really fun to see boss drops actually being rare because of the three threads.”
- “The game is a decent title to play with friends or alone. Its advantages are simple but nice pixel graphics, easy-to-learn gameplay, and replayability. Additionally, the community is very helpful.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant issues with controller optimization, making it difficult to use despite allowing for compatibility. However, the network performance and overall optimization are praised as stellar.
- “The network optimization in this game is stellar.”
- “The optimization features really enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run smoothly on various devices.”
- “The game is just not optimized for controllers; it aggressively resists compatibility while still allowing you to use one.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to frequent frame drops and stuttering, ruining the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the player's enjoyment of its mechanics, particularly the contrast to other games like Realm of the Mad God (RotMG), where they find the absurdity of negative reviews about permadeath amusing. The player's appreciation for the game's design, which allows for skillful dodging and a nostalgic experience without the reliance on pets, adds to the lighthearted tone of their review. Overall, the humor stems from both the gameplay experience and the reactions of other players.
- “Also, the fact that there are people leaving negative reviews because of permadeath, in a permadeath game, is honestly hilarious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the superb music that enhances the overall experience, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
- “The music is superb; I could hardly listen to or watch anything else due to how fitting and atmospheric it is.”