Force Reboot
- October 21, 2021
- ln404
Get on Steam
Get on itch.io Store"Force Reboot" is a fast-paced, top-down shooter game set in a futuristic world. As a member of an elite force, players must fight against robotic enemies to reactivate a mysterious tower. With a variety of weapons and upgrades, players must strategize and adapt to survive in this intense action experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fast-paced gameplay that encourages constant movement, making it thrilling and engaging.
- Incredible value for the price, offering a fun experience with replayability through its roguelike elements.
- Unique buff and debuff system that adds variety to each run, keeping gameplay fresh and exciting.
- Can feel repetitive due to limited content and enemy variety, especially in the early access phase.
- Movement mechanics can be slippery and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
- Some bugs and balancing issues, such as enemies spawning in walls and the harshness of debuffs, can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay37 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled action that appeals to fans of movement shooters, offering a unique health-draining mechanic that encourages aggressive play. While the combat is engaging and the mechanics are solid, some players find the content limited and the gameplay repetitive, with room design and enemy variety needing improvement. Overall, the game shows promise for those who enjoy quick, dynamic gameplay, though it may not satisfy everyone due to its challenging mechanics and current lack of depth.
“Love its gameplay, vibe, music, and I've always been a sucker for movement shooters, even if my aim isn't the best.”
“A fast-paced FPS with a fun and very addictive gameplay loop for an extremely affordable price.”
“Smooth shooting action, swift deadly gameplay, blast, slide, dodge, dash, and sprint to the safe zones to keep powering up, keep defeating foes, and keep moving to stay alive.”
“This is a fair game for early access, but my issue is how the main mechanic is that your health drains constantly and you have to kill to heal. It drains really fast if you are not going fast, and even if you are going as fast as you can, you still lose a significant amount of health, and there are little to no enemies anywhere.”
“Extremely annoying and genuinely takes away from the gameplay that heavily incentivizes you to constantly move.”
“Your health reduces every second, enemies do massive damage, movement is terrible, the reflection mechanic doesn't work properly, the debuff on every buff is garbage, and the gameplay is bland.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stylish retro-futuristic aesthetic and charming art style, which many players find appealing and cohesive. While the visuals are praised for being performance-friendly and enhancing the overall experience, some users noted issues with visibility at long distances and a desire for more graphical customization options. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some minor performance concerns.
“Great game with great replayability and pretty neat visuals.”
“The gunplay and movement in this game feels incredible, and the art style looks gorgeous.”
“Post void but more fun, with a kickass PSX/Dreamcast aesthetic and a great song playing all the while.”
“There's no narrative, and as far as I can tell, there is only one piece of artwork showing the main character, which does not appear in the game.”
“I wish there was more choice to lower the graphics since it's still a bit laggy even without anything special, and also maybe more crosshair customization in the future.”
“Love the game, it's amazing, and if you like fast-paced FPS you should play it. The only thing that bothers me, which is neither good nor bad, just comes down to personal preferences, is the graphics. For me, they are charming, but trying to see at long distances is practically impossible. It would be amazing if in the future they add a feature to at least make the filter a little less intense.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its vibrant synthwave soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. While some players noted a lack of variety in the main soundtrack, others found that additional modes offered a more diverse musical experience. Overall, the sound design, including the rhythmic elements tied to gameplay actions, contributes significantly to the game's energetic and immersive atmosphere.
“For this price, I think the game has insane visual quality and the music is great.”
“The music and sound design is awesome; hitting an enemy produces a synth kick, and kills are punctuated with a snare.”
“It has a ton of replayability, is stylistically fantastic, the gameplay feels fluid, and even the sound design and music is solid.”
“My only criticism is the lack of music variety; otherwise, it's a fantastic game.”
“The OST is a little lacking for my taste, though it features a good pairing of breakcore from artists like Golden Boy or Machine Girl.”
“The music variety is impressive in other modes, but the main game could use more diversity.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its strong replayability, with players enjoying its unique take on movement shooters and the ability to experiment with different playstyles through various perks and side modes. While some users express a desire for more content and permanent upgrades, the fast-paced gameplay and engaging mechanics contribute to a fun and replayable experience, especially considering its low price point.
“Gameplay is seemingly infinitely replayable.”
“Pretty fun combo of movement shooter and roguelite, although I do wish for more permanent stats through runs, that would really solidify the replayability of a roguelite.”
“It has a couple of side modes for extra replay value too!”
“These perks can significantly alter your playstyle, encouraging experimentation and replayability.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent or minimal, leading to confusion among players who appreciate the chaotic gameplay and art style instead. Many users express a preference for fast-paced action over lengthy narratives or complex storylines, indicating a desire for more games that prioritize gameplay over story depth.
“You're not down for an hour-long play session with collectibles, story, strategy, and whatnot.”
“☑ no story”
“Still confused about the story, but I love the art style and the chaos the randomness brings to the game. I would like to see more games like this in the future.”
“You're not down for an hour-long play session with collectibles and story and strategy and whatnot.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly with appealing graphics that do not compromise performance. Players enjoy the fun combat mechanics and movement, while recent updates have addressed bugs and performance issues, enhancing the overall experience.
“Overall runs smoothly.”
“Combat is really fun and guns are enjoyable to use, albeit simple. Movement feels good, the graphics are appealing yet performance-friendly, and some of the buffs and debuffs are really unique.”
“Bug fixes, performance improvements, new rooms, perks, enemies, and buffed weapons enhance the overall experience.”
“The game is riddled with performance issues that severely impact gameplay.”
“Despite the promise of new content, the optimization remains a major hurdle.”
“The frequent bugs and lack of optimization make it hard to enjoy the new features.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a profound emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of immense joy and catharsis, particularly after overcoming challenging stages. The experience is described as overwhelmingly intense, evoking tears and a sense of exhilaration that resonates deeply with those familiar with similar titles. Overall, the emotional impact is characterized as both exhilarating and transformative.
“Eventually after finally beating the 3rd stage, I've never felt such immense joy in my life; it overall made me cry... if you're coming here after finishing [post void] or [ultrakill] then you'll certainly love Force Reboot!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable. The combination of fast-paced gameplay and rogue-like elements, along with the quirky balance of buffs and debuffs, adds to the comedic experience.
“Funny game :)”
“A very nice mix of fast pace and roguelike; the buff/debuff balance is kind of funny though.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several bugs, affecting its overall stability.
“The game can be buggy.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is well-received, with players noting that it does not feel exploitative and reflects the developer's genuine passion for the project.
“This is no cash grab, and it's obvious the developer is passionate about the game.”
