Razenroth
- August 28, 2015
- Enitvare
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Razenroth is a single-player Role Playing game with unique atmosphere and spectacular game mechanics. As Charles Carter, a journalist investigating his grandfather's disappearance, enter a nightmare world of randomly generated levels filled with over 200 objects, magic spells, and dangerous creatures, including powerful bosses. The experience is different each time, offering high replayability."
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a good balance of challenge and fun, making it highly replayable.
- Charming retro graphics and a unique Lovecraftian atmosphere that enhances the gaming experience.
- Affordable price point, providing good value for the amount of content and enjoyment offered.
- Lack of a save feature, leading to frustration as players must restart from the beginning upon death.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as enemy AI and level design, can feel repetitive and uninspired.
- Controls can be unresponsive at times, making it difficult to navigate and aim effectively.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Razenroth is characterized by traditional roguelike mechanics, including permanent upgrades and unlockable characters, but it lacks innovation and can feel repetitive. While some players appreciate its addictive and engaging nature, enhanced by a leveling system and unique boss mechanics, others criticize it for being simplistic and unbalanced. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with a dark atmosphere, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern roguelike challenges.
“A nice, slower paced, procedurally generated top down shooter with light RPG mechanics such as potions, armor, and different spells.”
“Summary: Razenroth, despite its appearance and price, is a very solid roguelike with plenty of content, solid and engaging gameplay, and an atmosphere that absorbs and grips you from start to finish.”
“What problems Razenroth does have are quickly forgotten about as you become engaged in the well-designed and addictive gameplay and absorbed into its dark, dreamlike atmosphere.”
“The game mechanics are just uninspired.”
“The gameplay, in general, is rather lacking.”
“This game has a good story, good dialogue, but the gameplay is awful.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplistic yet appealing art style that fits the horror theme, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and lacking detail. Many note that despite the mediocre graphics, the gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging, with some highlighting the atmospheric and retro elements. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of charm and simplicity, contributing to the game's unique vibe but not pushing any boundaries in terms of graphical fidelity.
“A fun and worthwhile horror-roguelite experience with a simplistic but still eye-catching art style and an intriguing story.”
“The graphics are pretty excellent, as is the soundtrack.”
“The atmosphere and artwork is a bit retro, and it is dark, bloody and gruesome, clearly Lovecraft-inspired.”
“The graphics and sound are mediocre.”
“If you can live with its seemingly bad graphics, I recommend you give it a try.”
“Nothing groundbreaking for what this game is trying to be... the graphics are dark and kind of outdated, maybe for atmosphere reasons, but the item and skill tree are nothing crazy; it's kind of boring, to be honest.”
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in Razenroth is generally described as simple and minimal, serving primarily to establish the game's dark atmosphere and objectives rather than providing deep lore or character development. While some players appreciate the intriguing setting and Lovecraftian elements, others express disappointment in the lack of immersion and narrative depth. Overall, the game offers a straightforward plot that complements its roguelite gameplay, but those seeking a rich story may find it lacking.
“A fun and worthwhile horror-roguelite experience with a simplistic but still eye-catching art style and an intriguing story.”
“I thought the intro was neat and although the story is simple, it did introduce a bit of a Lovecraft-like atmosphere.”
“I particularly liked the dark, bleak atmosphere, the minimal storyline, and the many ways the game can be played.”
“Don't expect much depth story-wise.”
“Like with many roguelike style games, the plot to Razenroth is minimal and acts more as a build-up of setting and objective for the player.”
“Razenroth tells a very simple story and gives you simple tools to accomplish your quest.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Razenroth is consistently praised for its dark, immersive quality, drawing players into a Lovecraftian-inspired world that enhances the overall experience. While some critiques mention outdated graphics and repetitive elements, the game's unique ambiance and retro artwork create a captivating and eerie environment that stands out in the roguelike genre. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant highlight, contributing to the game's engaging and addictive gameplay.
“Summary: Razenroth, despite its appearance and price, is a very solid roguelike with plenty of content, solid and engaging gameplay, and an atmosphere that absorbs and grips you from start to finish.”
“It is so infrequent that you find any form of a roguelike with an outstanding atmosphere, but Razenroth’s is one of the best you will find in the genre.”
“The atmosphere and artwork is a bit retro, and it is dark, bloody, and gruesome, clearly Lovecraft-inspired.”
“Nothing groundbreaking for what this game is trying to be... the graphics are dark and kind of outdated, maybe for atmosphere reasons. The item and skill tree... eh... nothing crazy, it's kind of boring to be honest (because they are the same).”
“The atmosphere and artwork are a bit retro, and it is dark, bloody, and gruesome, clearly Lovecraft-inspired.”
“I thought the intro was neat and although the story is simple, it did introduce a bit of a Lovecraft-like atmosphere.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring random elements like upgrades and enemies, which keep each playthrough fresh. Players appreciate the variety of difficulty levels and unlockable content, making it enjoyable even after multiple sessions. Despite its short length, the combination of challenges and random loot encourages players to return for more.
“It's a top-down shooter with random elements (random upgrades, random enemies, etc.). Razenroth is fun and has a good amount of replayability.”
“It's actually a really fun game; it has a good selection of difficulty levels to add replay value. I rarely go past 2 hours in a first playthrough in most games, but I made it to past 3 hours on this game. That's 10 cents an hour, haha! I really enjoyed the game on hard difficulty; I haven't come close to beating it on hard and have only beaten it once on normal. The stuff to unlock keeps the game fresh.”
“Highly replayable with good random-based loot and a few crafting/upgrading options.”
“The game is quite short but has some replay value in terms of unlocks, items, higher difficulty levels, and different boss fights along the way.”
“Short, simple, but quite replayable - and I don't replay many games.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as both atmospheric and impactful, enhancing the overall experience with its ambient and sometimes creepy tones. While many users appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, some feel that the absence of music in certain moments leaves the game feeling incomplete, particularly during boss battles. Overall, the music is recognized as a strong asset that contributes significantly to the game's immersive qualities.
“The graphics are pretty excellent, as is the soundtrack.”
“I think it has some really great music and sound assets.”
“This sense of being in an isolated nightmare is only intensified by the subtle ambient music that plays in the background.”
“The music was really creepy and scary; texture models looked fine!”
“The absence of music makes the game feel hollow.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally seen as lackluster, with many enemies described as simplistic and uninspired, though the boss designs stand out as more satisfying and visually appealing. Overall, while the visuals and sound design are decent, they do not significantly enhance the character development aspect.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking depth and meaningful progression.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“There is a noticeable absence of growth or change in the characters throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hindered by a buggy save system, leading to player frustration and a sense that progress is often futile.
“The save system is buggy; therefore, it's just a waste of time trying to accomplish anything here.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be humorous, noting that it effectively incorporates comedy into its gameplay.
“It's a hilarious game that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“The humor is spot-on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and funny scenarios.”
