R-COIL

About

R-Coil is an old-fashioned multidirectional shooter with a unique single button control scheme. Each time you fire your bullet, it will push you back a little. You'll have to balance shooting and thrusting to maintain control. Once you master it you'll be cruising through the cosmos like a space boss in no time.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

R-COIL features beautiful retro graphics and sound design that evoke nostalgia for classic arcade games.
The game offers a unique mechanic where shooting and thrusting are controlled by the same button, adding complexity and challenge to the gameplay.
There are multiple modes available, including a 'Stress Free' mode for casual play and multiplayer options for cooperative or competitive experiences.

The game's high difficulty level may frustrate players who are not accustomed to challenging shooters, especially in regular mode.
Controls can be unintuitive and require adjustment, particularly when using a mouse or gamepad, which may hinder the gameplay experience.
The 'Stress Free' mode does not clear the screen of enemies upon respawning, leading to potential repeated deaths without a chance to escape.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, particularly the single-button control that combines firing and thrusting, which some players find challenging yet enjoyable. The game features a variety of enemies and power-ups, offering a retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic vector shooters while incorporating clever twists. Overall, players appreciate the stylish presentation and the engaging, varied gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's an interesting asteroids-type game with a large variety of different enemies.”
- “Extremely stylish retro shooter game with seemingly quite varied gameplay.”
- “A great throwback to old-school vector games with some clever twists on classic gameplay.”
- “The main movement differentiation mechanic from other such shooters is that your fire button and thrust button are the same.”
- “Gameplay, the whole point of the game is single button, I understand that.”
- “I am new to the knockback on fire mechanic but I can see how it could be really fun with more people; I think I just suck at it.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of R-coil are praised for their fun retro style and high-quality old school vector visuals, making it a standout in the genre. However, some players find the visuals overly busy and disorienting, particularly in multiplayer settings, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the game successfully captures the nostalgic aesthetic of classic space shooters while offering creative power-ups and smooth mechanics.
- “First of all, let's get to the best part: the visuals are the best old school vector gaming visuals I've seen yet.”
- “Very solid work on the visuals.”
- “If you thirst for space shooters with creative power-ups, smooth mechanics, quality graphics, and a difficulty level that harkens back to older games of yore-- buy this game.”
- “To me, the gameplay and graphics are too busy for the multiplayer experience I was expecting, especially for new players.”
- “I'm not sure if it's by design, but the game had huge flashing colors covering the map, which was both disorienting and confusing.”
- “The big hype around the machine when it rolled into our local arcade was the graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The background music is consistently praised for creating a relaxing and "chill" atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “There is a great sense of 'chill' in the background music.”