Gemini: Heroes Reborn

A return to the licensed games of old, Gemini: Heroes Reborn provides players with a condensed combination of Bioshock and Portal that does more than just rehash, at least where gameplay is concerned.

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story, gameplay

stability, music

78% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

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Gemini: Heroes Reborn is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Phosphor Games and was released on January 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Gemini: Heroes Reborn" is a first-person action adventure game that serves as a prequel to the Heroes Reborn series. Players take on the role of Cassandra, a young woman with telekinetic abilities, as she uncovers her past and the truth about her powers. The game shares an overarching story with the "Enigma" game and is overseen by Heroes creator Tim Kring, allowing players to delve deeper into the Heroes Reborn universe.

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78%

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story41 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

The game features fun time manipulation powers that add a strategic layer to gameplay, allowing for creative puzzle-solving and combat.
The graphics are decent for a budget title, and the voice acting is well done, bringing the characters to life.
The gameplay is engaging, with the ability to manipulate objects and enemies in creative ways, making for a satisfying experience.

The story is predictable and lacks depth, making it feel unoriginal and uninspired.
There are significant issues with bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The game is very short, typically taking only 3-5 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.

story
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
59%
12%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it predictable, clichéd, and lacking depth. While some appreciate the basic premise and voice acting, others criticize the writing as cheesy and the plot as rushed or unoriginal, leading to an overall impression of a mediocre narrative experience. Despite its shortcomings, a few players noted that the game can still provide some entertainment, especially for fans of the franchise or those looking for a casual gaming experience.
- “Good story with good voice acting.”
- “The story is great enough to make you indulge in siblings searching for the truth, in addition to stopping the irresponsible company which uses those grand powers for its own merits.”
- “Fun little escape of a game, introduces some really cool mechanics, cool story, hoping for a sequel with open world features, more polished movement, and other quality of life fixes.”
- “The story is cliché, the dialogue is cringeworthy, and the last boss fight... too easy... also, there are many bugs.”
- “The plot was so throw-away, and the dialog was cliché and cringe-worthy - more than you might even imagine.”
- “The story is there but very cheap.”
gameplay
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The gameplay of "Gemini: Heroes Reborn" is characterized by its unique time manipulation and telekinesis mechanics, which offer engaging puzzle-solving and combat opportunities. While the game provides a fun experience with varied gameplay elements reminiscent of titles like "Bioshock" and "Portal," it suffers from clunky controls, a lack of depth, and a short runtime, leading to mixed reviews overall. Despite its flaws, many players appreciate the inventive mechanics and find the gameplay enjoyable, especially for those who enjoy first-person action games.
- “The time manipulation powers: the ability to manipulate time adds a strategic layer to gameplay, allowing you to solve puzzles and defeat enemies in creative ways.”
- “The time travel mechanics and telekinesis powers are fun to use, and you will enjoy all the creative ways you can use to kill enemies.”
- “Gemini adds time powers to the mix, namely jumping between time periods and slowing down time – all of this is implemented really well and means the gameplay is just super fun.”
- “Story is childish, writing embarrassing, twists are obvious, gameplay and physics wonky, music forgettable, everything apart from the inventive time traveling mechanic is basic and uninspired.”
- “The game has many familiar mechanics to some other titles (Portal, for one), but lacks depth, polish, and any real hook.”
- “Unfortunately, these brilliant powers and gameplay ideas are wasted on a buggy, frustrating, limited game with a mediocre story and incredibly short run time.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as impressive for a low-budget title, particularly noting the use of Unreal Engine 4. However, many also describe the graphics as dated or mediocre, with comparisons to older games and mentions of issues like aliasing and long loading times. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the graphics do not consistently meet modern standards.
- “The graphics actually hold up pretty well; the game looks quite amazing at some locations.”
- “The graphics are pretty nice, and the puzzles are usually implemented well, with variety all throughout the game.”
- “Innovative concept; intriguing plot; straight to the point; no filler; flawed combat and eye-catching visuals.”
- “❌ Graphically outdated.”
- “Turns out it's a spin-off from some obscure TV show (I think you have to watch it to find out what's going on?), with 2000-era graphics (really, Half-Life 2 looks better despite this being an Unreal Engine 4 game), buggy cutscenes, clunky game mechanics...”
- “To get the bad out of the way first: the game's graphics look far more dated than its 2016 release date would imply; the voice acting is nothing much, the plot is pretty dumb, and the loading screens are obnoxiously long.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with combat, mission progression, and visual anomalies, leading to frequent restarts and frustration for players. While some find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems, the overall stability is considered poor, with many players reporting significant technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “Full of bugs, and I mean full. More than half of the game is filled with lags, glitches, and bugs. Soldiers walking through walls, getting stuck, and invisible soldiers shooting you while you can't do anything about it. All of that aside, the last boss fight is terrible!”
- “Unfortunately, these brilliant powers and gameplay ideas are wasted on a buggy, frustrating, limited game with a mediocre story and incredibly short run time.”
- “The game wouldn't be so bad if they fixed the buggy combat.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics and amusing glitches, such as ragdoll physics and unexpected enemy interactions, which can lead to genuinely funny moments. While some aspects may not have aged well, players find enjoyment in the game's comedic potential, particularly in how abilities can be used in humorous ways. Overall, the humor is often derived from the game's physics and design choices, making it a source of entertainment despite some bugs.
- “Ragdolling the boss of the game around into explosives (and having an easier time of it than with half of his henchmen) was pretty funny.”
- “Towards the end, you get to use your abilities in some pretty cool and hilarious ways.”
- “Some folks had glitches, so I'll add that the only glitches I ever encountered were funny physics stuff, like guards dying with their heads stuck in the ceiling and their bodies wildly twitching after death.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game is largely described as forgettable and repetitive, failing to enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers acknowledge the soundtrack's decent quality, they express a desire for more variety and depth, noting that it does not significantly contribute to the game's atmosphere or enjoyment. Overall, the music is seen as a weak aspect of an otherwise uninspired game.
- “The soundtrack is good.”
- “The OST is forgettable, but I don't think that was the main focus of this game.”
- “The music is forgettable, and everything apart from the inventive time traveling mechanic is basic and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack doesn’t do much and is pretty repetitive with its electro tone; I could’ve used some more variety.”
- “While the story and soundtrack completely suck, by the time I finished the game, I knew that it still deserved a positive review.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many users noting that it can be completed quickly (within 2-3 hours) and lacks substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs. While some players appreciate the ability to experiment with powers and level design, the consensus is that the game does not offer enough value to justify replaying it.
- “With the powers you control and the great level design, there is lots of replay value if you just want to experiment or kill time/enemies.”
- “Gemini: Heroes Reborn is not a content-rich and well-executed game and lacks replayability.”
- “No replayability.”
- “You can finish it within 3 hours, 2 if you're blitzing it, and the replay value is very little.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and beautiful visuals, others criticize it for poor optimization, including a restrictive 60-degree FOV and lack of support for 21:9 resolutions. Developers have acknowledged these issues but have yet to implement fixes, leaving some players frustrated. Overall, performance experiences vary significantly among users.
- “The graphics though, are done very well and look amazing. This is the first game I’ve played on Unreal Engine 4, and while I have heard that other people have had a couple of issues with the game, I have had none performance-wise.”
- “Interesting story, smooth remappable controls, beautiful visuals, and great performance.”
- “Story is so-so, graphics could use less glitter and more optimization, but in terms of gameplay overall, it's quite decent.”
- “This game is poorly optimized; it has a 60-degree FOV that is impossible to properly adjust, 21:9 resolutions are not supported, and developers were 'looking into' all these issues about 4-6 months ago.”
- “Story is so-so, graphics could use less glitter and more optimization, but in terms of gameplay overall it's quite decent.”
- “Let's be honest, you don't get this game for the narrative performance, despite the raw basics in order to keep going.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of traveling between two time periods, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Traveling between two times sounds like a good idea but becomes rather tedious in this installment.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I spent hours leveling up, but it felt more like a chore than an achievement.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy appears ineffective, as it fails to engage even those unfamiliar with the original series or its reboot, suggesting that it does not effectively attract new players or promote the franchise.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express that the portrayal of strong, independent female characters can disrupt the overall atmosphere of the game, suggesting that an aggressive style may detract from the immersive experience.

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Gemini: Heroes Reborn is a shooter game.

Gemini: Heroes Reborn is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Gemini: Heroes Reborn.

Gemini: Heroes Reborn was released on January 19, 2016.

Gemini: Heroes Reborn was developed by Phosphor Games.

Gemini: Heroes Reborn has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Gemini: Heroes Reborn is a single player game.

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