Project R4T

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Project R4T is a single player action game. It was developed by Myre36 and was released on December 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Take control of a test subject tasked with testing out a new device capable of shrinking and enlarging the user. You will be tasked with completing tests, all designed around the tester's height and weight. Platform, collect keycards, and fit through small gaps in this short single-player experience. Features: You can make yourself larger and smaller with a simple press of a button. With this, y…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic of changing sizes, which adds an interesting twist to the gameplay.
Voice acting is well done and adds a nice narrative element to the experience.
It's a fun and short game, perfect for a quick play session when you're bored.

The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes.
Some mechanics, like the stairs and jumping, can be frustrating and poorly implemented.
The game lacks depth and variety in puzzles, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative shrinking and growing mechanics, which are simple and enjoyable, but many reviewers feel these concepts are underutilized and could benefit from additional content and complexity. While the puzzles are generally easy and the controls are straightforward, the dialogue received mixed feedback, with some finding it forced or lacking. Overall, the game shows promise as a student project, but there is a strong desire for a sequel that expands on its mechanics and improves certain aspects.
- “Even for a student project, it is brilliant and I had such a fun time with the mechanics of changing one's size.”
- “Fun game, interesting mechanic, easy puzzles, slightly forced dialogue at the beginning but fun story throughout.”
- “Really good work, the shrink and grow mechanics in my opinion have excellent potential if a sequel is to be made.”
- “It could be turned into a proper game by simply adding more content: more 3D models in the rooms, more levels, and some more mechanics.”
- “Seemed like the growing mechanic was underused.”
- “I hope the team is making a sequel with bigger and more complex puzzles with this mechanic.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is described as relaxing yet atmospheric, effectively creating a grim and eerie vibe reminiscent of SCP themes. However, some users noted that the music does not loop well, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The sound and music create an atmosphere that reminds me of an SCP kind of vibe; it's grim and grey, and with that background music, you just hope that you're going to get jump scared by the shy guy.”
- “The sound and music create an atmosphere that reminds me of an SCP kind of vibe; it's grim and grey, and with that background music, you just hope that you're going to get jump scared by the shy guy.”
- “The relaxing music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The sound and music create an atmosphere that reminds me of an SCP kind of vibe; it's grim and grey, and with that background music, you just hope that you're going to get jump scared and attacked by the shy guy.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's story is praised for its engaging voice lines and unexpected realistic science funding narrative, making it enjoyable despite some initial forced dialogue. While some players rated the story low, others found it compelling enough to listen to in its entirety, highlighting its fun and interesting mechanics alongside the storytelling.
- “The voice lines are really good and tell a nice story; I was not expecting a realistic science funding storyline.”
- “Fun game, interesting mechanics, easy puzzles, slightly forced dialogue at the beginning, but a fun story throughout.”
- “The only game where I have ever listened to the whole story.”
- “The story is lackluster and fails to engage the player.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and the plot is predictable.”
- “I found the narrative confusing and poorly executed.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's graphics are described as simplistic and lacking detail, contributing to an overall unengaging visual experience. The aesthetic is compared to a backrooms-like environment, but without any compelling elements to enhance gameplay.
- “The game itself almost has a backrooms-like aesthetic, but without the monsters.”
- “Currently, the game is incredibly painful to play; from the poor quality voice acting to the clunky movements and the dull graphics.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches occurring in the initial area, including player model floating and unresponsive controls, rendering it nearly unplayable.
- “Bad game; it literally glitches out in the first area 90% of the time. I can't get out the door because the player model starts floating. That, mixed with some horrible fake handheld camera movement, makes this unplayable.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress. I've lost hours of gameplay due to stability issues.”
- “I encountered constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience. It feels like the game wasn't optimized at all.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the game requires further optimization to enhance performance and overall experience.
- “Other than that, I think this game just needs to be optimized a little bit more.”
- “The performance issues really detract from the overall experience; it feels like the game wasn't optimized for current hardware.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which indicates a lack of proper optimization.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a grim and grey aesthetic, enhanced by haunting background music that evokes a sense of tension and anticipation, reminiscent of SCP themes. Players often find themselves on edge, hoping for jump scares and encounters with unsettling entities like the shy guy.
- “The sound and music create an atmosphere reminiscent of SCP, with a grim and grey vibe. The background music makes you hope for a jump scare from the shy guy.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both eerie and captivating.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
- “The sound and music create an atmosphere reminiscent of SCP, with a grim and grey vibe. The background music makes you hope for a jump scare, as if you're about to be attacked by the Shy Guy.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected.”
- “Despite the potential for a creepy atmosphere, it falls flat and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or fear.”