Dear RED: Extended
- April 11, 2016
- Lee Sang
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Dear RED: Extended" is a 2D side-scrolling shooter game with a dark, dystopian atmosphere. As the player, you control a character named RED who fights against various enemies and bosses using an arsenal of weapons. The game features challenging gameplay, pixel art graphics, and a storyline that unfolds as you progress through the levels. Note: This summary was generated based on general information available about the game and may not include the latest features or updates.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful retro graphics and atmospheric soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- Multiple endings and dialogue pathways provide replayability and intrigue.
- The game offers a melancholic story that resonates emotionally with players.
- The game is extremely short, with most playthroughs lasting only a few minutes.
- Character development and plot depth are lacking, leaving many questions unanswered.
- The dialogue and translation quality are poor, making the story feel clunky and confusing.
- story90 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as beautifully melancholic yet often unsatisfying, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and character development. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and moral themes, others criticize the plot for being predictable, confusing, and too short, leading to a sense of wasted potential. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, appealing primarily to fans of niche RPG Maker titles but leaving many players wanting more substance and coherence.
“Beautifully melancholic story (two of the endings literally made me weep)”
“The story in this is well told between divergent paths.”
“But if you're willing to give the game a go then it has a story with interesting moral quandaries to take away - what does revenge mean?”
“It just looks really amateur and low-quality, the plot is very fake, predictable, and uninteresting.”
“The story itself is very cliche in my opinion, where it could have been more developed in some way, which disappointed me a little.”
“There's some seriously incomplete writing here, with plot points merely hinted at but never actually revealed.”
- music24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and calming qualities, with a dark undertone that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful piano compositions and the integration of voice acting, which together help immerse them in the story and art. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing positively to the game's emotional depth and aesthetic appeal.
“The soundtrack is pretty and atmospheric, dark even in some scenes, and the game features some voice acting in several moments.”
“I enjoy the piano music in the background and the attention to detail in each frame.”
“Neither is the soundtrack.”
“The music and art help draw you into the story and world despite how limited they are.”
“I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming and clean retro aesthetic, often described as reminiscent of 16-bit style, with beautiful sprites and artwork that enhance the game's appeal. While the visuals are praised for their beauty and creativity, the accompanying sound design received mixed reviews. Overall, fans of retro graphics and unique art styles are likely to appreciate the game's visual presentation.
“The aesthetic is beautiful and daunting.”
“The graphics are charming and clean for what you could expect from this type of game.”
“On a positive note, though; the sprites and artwork are beautiful, the music is nice, and the additional content they've thrown in is neat.”
“The graphics are charming and clean for what you could expect from this type of game, the sounds were not the best.”
“A simple game with an isometric perspective and retro graphics.”
“Neat retro (16 bit?) style graphics.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around exploring various choices to uncover different endings and the overarching story, with a significant focus on reading dialogue. Players engage in minimal interaction, as the experience largely consists of walking and selecting options, with little to no interaction with the environment.
“Basically, the gameplay of this game is to test every possibility to see all endings and discover the story behind it.”
“Gameplay-wise, there is not much to say; you walk, pick your choices, and read dialogue.”
“Most of the gameplay time is made up of reading speech bubbles.”
“There is no interaction with items in the backdrops that can extend the gameplay even marginally.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a beautiful and dark soundtrack, complemented by voice acting in key scenes, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The soundtrack is beautiful and atmospheric, with a dark tone in some scenes, and the game features voice acting in several moments.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful and atmospheric, with a dark tone in some scenes, and the game features voice acting in several moments.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with players noting that while the beginning is engaging, it fails to deliver a satisfying narrative or meaningful character growth by the end. Overall, the lack of depth in both story and character arcs detracts from the overall experience.
“The start of the game is very intriguing, but none of the endings feel satisfying; the story and character development are also non-existent.”
