Re:BF

About

"Re:BF" is a series of upcoming and recently released games featuring the protagonist Venos, a butler in training who is part of a noble house. When brand new monsters, resembling human women with extraordinary power, appear throughout the continent of Garzholm, Venos must use his specialized training to combat them and protect the old duke. The series currently includes "Fallen Saint Yhoundeh," "Pixel Town Akanemachi Sideshow," "Forsaken Quartet," and upcoming games "Legend of the Master Baiter" and "Armored Suit Solgante."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Engaging and intricate storyline that keeps players invested for hours.
Unique battle mechanics that combine RPG elements with adult themes, offering a fresh take on combat.
High-quality hand-drawn graphics and animations that enhance the overall experience.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, with forced encounters that disrupt the flow.
Lack of character portraits and some technical limitations, such as window size, detract from the experience.
Some players found the game unpolished and lacking in depth compared to its predecessors.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "re:bf" follows Veno, an orphaned apprentice adventurer, on a quest to restore peace in a world overrun by monster girls. While the narrative features emotional depth and engaging quests, some players find it somewhat generic and repetitive, despite its rich detail and strategic gameplay elements. Overall, the game offers a captivating experience with a blend of exploration, combat, and character development, appealing to fans of the JRPG genre.
- “The rich storyline, with its numerous twists and events, will keep players engrossed for many hours, making this an epic adventure worth experiencing.”
- “Its captivating storyline, unique battle mechanics, and the Pokémon-like challenge of capturing monster girls make it a must-play.”
- “The game features a rich and serious storyline with few direct choices but still offers an engaging narrative.”
- “While I still enjoy its core concept, there are issues for me personally with re:bf, firstly the story.”
- “The story is a bit generic for me, but that is a matter of preference.”
- “The gameplay progression and even the quests are similar to ROS in some way as well.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
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The gameplay is a blend of traditional JRPG elements and unique erotic battle mechanics, featuring exploration, combat, and quest progression that keeps players engaged for hours. While it offers a captivating storyline and deep character interactions, some players note a grindy nature and repetitive encounters reminiscent of MMORPGs. Overall, the mechanics are well-crafted, providing a dynamic experience that caters to various playstyles, making it a standout title in the genre.
- “The gameplay is divided into exploration, combat, and quest progression, creating a dynamic and engaging experience.”
- “Its captivating storyline, unique battle mechanics, and the Pokémon-like challenge of capturing monster girls make it a must-play.”
- “Everything about it is better than I originally thought; the gameplay is more involved and interesting with an RPG system and battle mechanics somewhat reminiscent of Karryn's Prison.”
- “The story and gameplay in the Pokémon-style game are quite interesting, but the game can feel quite repetitive, as there are many forced encounters where monsters constantly get in your way.”
- “The gameplay is certainly grindy, but that comes from the design of building your character and mostly mimics the original MMORPG.”
- “Very boring gameplay.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is described as significant but manageable, with features like battle speed-ups and experience multipliers that alleviate some of the tedium. While the gameplay involves repetitive battles and character building reminiscent of classic MMORPGs, many players find the grind satisfying, especially for fans of monster girls and HRPGs. Overall, the grind is seen as a core part of the experience, contributing to the game's depth and lore.
- “The gameplay is certainly grindy, but that comes from the design of building your character and is mostly to mimic the original MMORPG.”
- “You only battle; there is no standard combat, and it eventually feels tedious since you see the same mobs and attacks over and over until you move to the next area.”
- “Grindy.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning hand-drawn artwork and explicit erotic scenes featuring various species, which enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the visuals exceed expectations, showcasing detailed CG artwork that complements the engaging story and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the art style is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its appeal for fans of RPGs and JRPGs.
- “👍 Stunning graphics: beautiful hand-drawn artwork and erotic scenes.”
- “Everything about it is better than I originally thought; the artwork is both better looking and more gratifying than any of the store page images could show.”
- “I went in knowing it had good reviews on other sites and still was skeptical I would enjoy the art style and overall game design, but I'm glad to find those reservations were completely unfounded.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look outdated and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
- “The visual effects are minimal, making the overall experience feel flat and unengaging.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its over 40 unique enemy characters and a variety of quests, providing players with ample opportunities for diverse gameplay experiences.
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With numerous endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and experiences.”
- “Replay value: high; with over 40 different enemy characters and multiple quests, the game offers significant replayability and depth.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel like filler rather than engaging content.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its pleasant and fitting soundtrack, which enhances the medieval fantasy atmosphere. Players often found themselves pausing the game to enjoy the music, indicating its strong impact on the overall experience.
- “The music is awesome, and the combat system shows some promise.”
- “The soundtrack is very pleasant; I enjoyed listening to it while playing. It fits well with the style of the medieval fantasy game, so much so that I found myself stopping the game just to listen to the music.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed; while it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, players report issues with the full-screen mode being buggy and the only alternative being a very small window, limiting the overall experience.
- “The game runs great on my Steam Deck.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “Most importantly, there is no option to play this game in a larger screen besides a buggy 'full screen' mode or a super small window mode.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance along with features that enhance gameplay, such as options to speed up battles and an experience multiplier to reduce grinding.
- “The game runs smoothly with options to speed up battles and ease-of-life features like an experience multiplier to reduce grinding.”
- “The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable and less time-consuming.”
- “I appreciate the various settings that allow me to customize my experience, ensuring that I can play at my own pace.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Venos's journey is characterized by a blend of emotional and physical challenges, highlighting the high stakes of his mission alongside the intense and erotic battle mechanics that enhance the overall emotional experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, despite its basic art style, with multiple pathways adding to the comedic experience.
- “The art is basic, but the game is funny and offers a variety of ways to play through it.”
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”