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Re:Fresh

97%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, grinding
97% User Score Based on 202 reviews

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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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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
story16 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Re:Fresh is a charming and cute 3D platformer with a relaxing atmosphere and adorable characters, making it a delightful experience.
  • The gameplay is enjoyable and easy to pick up, with fun movement mechanics that allow for exploration and collecting items.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a wholesome story and cozy vibes, making it a perfect choice for a quick, feel-good gaming session.
  • The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly with controller support and graphical optimization, which can detract from the experience.
  • Many players found the game to be too short, with a playtime of around an hour, leaving them wanting more content and variety in quests.
  • Some platforming mechanics can feel imprecise, leading to frustration during certain sections, and the repetitive nature of quests may not appeal to everyone.
  • story
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized as simple yet wholesome, primarily revolving around light-hearted fetch quests that promote community rebuilding after a storm. While some players found the narrative charming and the characters adorable, others noted its brevity and lack of depth, with many quests feeling repetitive. Overall, the story serves as a pleasant backdrop to the enjoyable platforming mechanics, making it a delightful experience despite its limitations.

    • “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, its beautiful, the story is adorable and the characters are cute as hell.”
    • “Sweet, fun game with charming characters and an entertaining story.”
    • “But is there, like, a deep and meaningful story?”
    • “Story is alright, but not the strong part.”
    • “There are a lot of fetch quests; actually, the whole game is based on fetch quests.”
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and charming graphics, offering a fun and relaxing experience, particularly through platforming and resource collection. While the game is enjoyable and accessible, some players noted a lack of challenge and polish, with minor bugs and control issues. Overall, it provides a delightful adventure suitable for all ages, though it may not be compelling enough for extensive replay.

    • “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.”
    • “This game is fun from start to end with satisfying gameplay that ramps nicely and a relaxing environment that feels great to get lost in.”
    • “While the game is priced very affordably, the playtime required to beat it matches it (a bit over 1 hour), and can be cheesed incredibly quickly due to some movement mechanics.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and well-executed, contributing to a charming aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. However, there are notable issues with optimization, leading to frame rate drops and visual glitches, particularly on lower settings. While the art style is appreciated, the overall graphical performance is seen as unpolished and in need of improvement.

    • “The jumping and dashing feels good and fun, and the visuals are really cute and well-executed.”
    • “The graphics, characters, and the story, everything was amazing over that it took like an hour to finish.”
    • “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.”
    • “Only minor complaint is that the game is somewhat graphically unoptimized.”
    • “The one thing I want to highlight is that on low graphics, the texture on water is pretty glitchy and will often flash from dark to white texture with the slightest camera movement.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat, cozy vibe, featuring instruments like banjos and ukuleles, which complement the vibrant visuals and enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the relaxing and enjoyable soundtrack, noting that it creates a warm and inviting environment that makes gameplay feel rewarding and fun. Some minor issues with music triggering were mentioned, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's charm.

    • “I love the solar punk vibe and the vibrant colors and the cozy music; it all works so well together.”
    • “Bouncing around the world is really enjoyable, and the visuals, music, and characters make for a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game is short and sweet with relaxing music.”
    • “The style and environments were so warm and welcoming, and in combination with the music, each area felt more and more like sinking into your own bed after being away for a few days.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming narrative, featuring cute characters and a simple yet inviting story. Players appreciate the game's relaxing atmosphere and its ability to evoke feelings of joy and nostalgia, making it a delightful experience, especially for younger audiences. Overall, it is celebrated for its charm and uplifting themes, despite some minor visual critiques.

    • “This is gonna be the most relaxing, heartwarming, and collectible-filled animal game for kids ever!”
    • “Well that was wholesome.”
    • “Heartwarming jaunt through a beautiful little world.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with several users reporting performance issues even on low settings, particularly in asset-dense areas. While some attribute these problems to their hardware limitations, there are indications of underlying optimization issues that could affect gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
    • “My only real problem with it is that it has performance issues on my end even on low settings - probably due to having no GPU, though I do have a Ryzen 7 5700G that runs most games like this pretty well even at higher settings, so it could be a mix of my setup and some optimization issues.”
    • “Only minor complaint is that the game is somewhat graphically unoptimized.”
    • “I suspect there are some optimization issues with trying to load everything in the world at once.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some sections feeling particularly drawn out, though others appreciate the quick pace of certain tasks. While the overall experience is enjoyable, the grind can detract from the fun, leading some to wish for a more streamlined approach.

    • “At least it's quick, this tedious plight 😫”
    • “The ending parkour was a bit tedious, but the rest of the game was nice and sweet.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while mouse and keyboard controls are smoother and less prone to bugs, players have reported occasional glitches and visual issues that detract from the experience. Although these bugs are not game-breaking, they do impact the overall enjoyment and potential of the game.

    • “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!”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character designs, highlighting their cuteness and the appealing solar punk theme, which enhances the overall visual experience of the game.

    • “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

    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.”
    • “Once you finish it, there's nothing left to draw you back.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting it as a standout feature alongside its top-tier gaming mechanics.

    • “Absolutely loved this game; the gaming mechanics and atmosphere were both top tier.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
    • “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere truly pulls you into the game's world.”

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