Re:Fresh

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PLAY THE FULL GAME ON STEAM NOW! Lose yourself in the relaxing solarpunk breeze of Re:Fresh, a 3D exploration-platformer game where you play as a robot collecting materials to help repair your town after a torrential storm. Explore at your own pace in the open-ended environment and collect solar cells to upgrade your movement options, forging your own path to get the town up and running again. …

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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and charming, featuring adorable characters and a cozy atmosphere.
The platforming mechanics are fun and rewarding, with enjoyable movement options like double jumping and dashing.
It's a short but sweet experience, perfect for a relaxing gaming session, and offers great value for its price.

The game is very short, typically taking around 1 to 2 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
There are some technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, particularly with controller support and camera controls.
The quests can feel repetitive, often revolving around similar fetch tasks without much variety.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The game's story is generally described as short yet charming, with many players appreciating its cute characters and engaging adventure, despite some wishing for more depth or post-story content. While the narrative is not the strongest aspect, it complements the enjoyable gameplay and exploration, making it a delightful experience overall. The fetch quests and simple quests are noted as repetitive, but they contribute to a laid-back atmosphere that many find appealing.
- “The story and adventure you go on is so much fun and exciting (and the ending... my heart went kaboom, it was lovely)!”
- “This game is a must play, it's beautiful, the story is adorable and the characters are cute as hell.”
- “The play experience is delightful beyond just aesthetics, the story is cute, and the controls feel tight and responsive!”
- “The story was a little short too, but for $5 it was a well-made game.”
- “There are a lot of fetch quests; actually, the whole game is based on fetch quests.”
- “Most of the quests are the same (get the same materials, give the materials).”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet enjoyable platforming loop focused on resource collection and problem-solving, complemented by charming visuals and a relaxing atmosphere. While the mechanics are fun and accessible, some players noted a lack of challenge and occasional technical issues, such as controller conflicts and camera sensitivity. Overall, the game offers a delightful experience with solid movement mechanics and encourages exploration, making it appealing to a wide audience, including younger players.
- “The gameplay loop of platforming to collect resources to solve problems was fun in its simplicity and went well with the inciting incident of the storm messing up the town.”
- “The controls are tight, the platforming segments are incredibly clever, and the quality of life details like the quest journal and the cosmetic options really just top off the gameplay experience.”
- “Absolutely loved this game, gaming mechanics and atmosphere were both top tier.”
- “Currently has some issues with controller/kb+mouse overriding each other among other visual/gameplay annoyances (i.e. camera sensitivity is one slider that applies in both directions, menus are sometimes janky, etc.).”
- “- unpolished, with some gameplay and graphics bugs.”
- “The moment to moment gameplay is solid, though I think I would like the game more if there was something that really felt like it tested the player more.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and charming, with a pleasing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, many users report performance issues, including frame drops and glitches, even with simple visuals, indicating a need for optimization and polish. Despite these technical shortcomings, the art style and character designs are often praised for their appeal and fit within the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics, characters, and the story—everything was amazing, even though it took like an hour to finish.”
- “The graphics were super cute, the gameplay was fun, and I overall enjoyed it a lot.”
- “This game is very cute; its art style and solar-punk aesthetic are very satisfying to watch as you dash and jump around a small town area.”
- “Despite the simple graphics, frames drop below 30 on the Deck OLED on low graphics when looking in the distance.”
- “Admittedly, my machine is a bit older, but even after lowering the resolution to 640x480 and running the game at the 'low' graphics preset, the framerate still dipped into the single digits in the forest region.”
- “This game is very cute, its art style and solar-punk aesthetic is very satisfying to watch as you dash and jump around a small town area, but it needs a bit of optimization and some polishing on the graphics.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its cozy, vibrant, and relaxing qualities, perfectly complementing the game's visuals and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a warm, inviting environment. While some minor issues with music triggers were noted, the overall sentiment is that the music significantly enriches gameplay and immersion.
- “I love the solar punk vibe and the vibrant colors and the cozy music; it all works so well together.”
- “Re:fresh has such adorable characters and warm, lively music, and I really want more from it.”
- “There are other more minor issues, like the music restarting frequently on the edges of the forest area, since they didn't make its trigger zone large enough.”
- “Minor request though, I'm totally biased but you've gotta put the soundtrack for the game on Spotify or Bandcamp.”
- “The game is short and sweet with relaxing music.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming nature, with players praising its cute and inviting atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke positive feelings through its simple yet charming adventure, suggesting a strong appeal for those seeking uplifting experiences. Overall, it is seen as a delightful and aspirational journey that resonates with players.
- “I have mixed feelings on both 'wholesome' games and solarpunk, but this is a pretty good case for the communal, inviting, aspirational best of both.”
- “Heartwarming jaunt through a beautiful little world.”
- “It was an adorable little adventure, and super wholesome.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while mouse and keyboard controls are reported to be smooth with minimal issues, players have encountered occasional bugs and visual glitches that detract from the experience. Despite these problems, none are deemed game-breaking, but they do impact the overall enjoyment.
- “The game was pretty cute, but the game itself is very buggy.”
- “Very short, not really worth it, but had a lot of potential - the glitches in the visuals were a huge turn off though.”
- “Gameplay is good, but occasionally buggy!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while item collection is often enjoyable and engaging, some sections, particularly the ending parkour, can feel tedious and overly time-consuming. Overall, many express a willingness to invest more time in a fully developed farming game of this style.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The ending parkour was a bit tedious, but the rest of the game was nice and sweet.”
- “Collecting items didn't ever feel tedious except for one section where I just needed to think outside of the box.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, players have noted optimization issues, particularly in asset-dense areas, leading to mild performance problems. While some users are less concerned about these issues, others find the game's optimization lacking, especially when loading the entire world at once.
- “I suspect there are some optimization issues with trying to load everything in the world at once.”
- “Kinda janky and weirdly poorly optimized if you care about that stuff (I don't).”
- “If I had a singular complaint, it would be that I experienced some mild performance issues in one of the more asset-dense areas of the game, but I'm not exactly running on modern hardware.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, highlighting their cuteness and the appealing solar punk theme, which enhances the overall visual experience of the game. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.
- “I love the solar punk theme and the character designs.”
- “I really loved the character designs, and the environments are really nice to look at.”
- “The character designs are super cute.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a standout feature that complements its top-tier gaming mechanics, creating an immersive experience.
- “Absolutely loved this game; the gaming mechanics and atmosphere were both top tier.”