R-COIL
- February 18, 2017
- Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd.
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Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
