Full Gear

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Full Gear is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Dieuwt and was released on February 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Engineer your way through a steampunk traditional roguelike. Create drones, use Cogwheels and Tokens, and dismantle many robotic enemies along your way to get all the way to the darkest secret of the dungeon.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game features interesting mechanics and a unique take on the roguelike genre, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Drone building adds a creative layer to gameplay, and the flavor text on items is amusing and enhances the overall enjoyment.
The game is accessible for newcomers to the roguelike genre, with both traditional and modern modes catering to different player preferences.

The game could benefit from better visual polish, as it can be difficult to distinguish between enemies, devices, and items.
There is a lack of a save feature mid-run, which can be frustrating for players with limited time to dedicate to a session.
Movement and combat can feel clunky at times, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay is highly praised for its creative and engaging mechanics, making it a captivating roguelike experience. Players enjoy the intricate systems that encourage strategic thinking, with unique items and abilities that add depth to the turn-based combat. Overall, the game successfully combines traditional roguelike elements with innovative features that enhance the overall experience.
- “A creative roguelike with interesting mechanics.”
- “At its core, the game seems to be about puzzling out the various systems, enemies, story, and mechanics, and that's done well.”
- “I've encountered a weapon that leaves water puddles when it's done with enemies, hover boots that put you over specific elemental floor hazards, and a necklace that gives great heaping gobs of luck and prevents a couple zones' worth of status ailments, but creates hell on your buff timers through an interesting corruption mechanic if you stand in liquid.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is intricately woven into its mechanics, encouraging players to engage deeply with the various systems and enemies. Reviewers appreciate how effectively the narrative complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “At its core, the game seems to be about puzzling out the various systems, enemies, story, and mechanics, and that's done well.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as simple, but it is engaging enough that players prefer to keep it on rather than disable it.
- “The music is simple, yet I don't want to disable it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by engaging item lores and witty dialogues between the protagonist and NPCs, which add an entertaining layer to the overall experience.
- “The item lores are incredibly interesting and provide clues about what's going on, while the dialogues between the protagonist and other NPCs are quite funny.”
- “The humor in the game shines through the witty dialogues and clever item descriptions, making the experience enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances serious moments with hilarious interactions, keeping the tone light and entertaining.”