Re:Fresh

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Re:Fresh is a single player casual platformer game with a violence theme. It was developed by trendywalnut and was released on October 5, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

story15 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Re:Fresh is a charming and cute 3D platformer with a cozy atmosphere and delightful character designs.
The movement mechanics are satisfying, allowing players to chain jumps and dashes, making exploration enjoyable.
The game is short but sweet, providing a relaxing experience that can be completed in one sitting, making it perfect for casual gamers.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with cutscenes and save files that can disrupt gameplay.
Platforming controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustration during some sections.
The quests are repetitive, primarily revolving around collecting items for NPCs, which can make the gameplay feel monotonous.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Re:fresh" is a simple yet cozy narrative centered around community rebuilding after a storm, emphasizing themes of nature, technology, and collaboration. While the plot is straightforward and primarily serves as a backdrop for fetch quests, players appreciate its warm, positive tone and charming characters, though many express a desire for more depth and post-game content. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but not the game's strongest aspect, with a focus on exploration and lighthearted interactions.
- “It's a short, cozy, prosocial story revolving around community, nature, and technology.”
- “This small-scale storytelling is part of what makes Re:fresh feel so cozy; players are invited to care about the world not because it is in peril, but because it thrives on kindness and collaboration.”
- “The story and adventure you go on is so much fun and exciting (and the ending... my heart went kaboom, it was lovely)!”
- “The story is incredibly boring; everything seems dreary and clunky.”
- “This is a very short game with a very simple story.”
- “The basic story is that the town and the surrounding areas had a storm; it’s your job to fix things by bringing the materials to the quest givers.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Re:fresh" are characterized by a bright and colorful solarpunk aesthetic, featuring cute, low-poly designs that create an inviting and whimsical environment. While many players appreciate the charming visuals and emotive characters, some have noted minor graphical glitches and performance issues, suggesting that the game could benefit from further optimization. Overall, the art style is well-received, contributing to a cozy and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The graphic design is bright and full of colors, the characters are emotive and cute, and the world has this bright and colorful solarpunk theme.”
- “The solarpunk aesthetic—combining sunlit greenery, energy-harvesting devices, and whimsical architectural design—creates an inviting environment that feels hopeful and peaceful.”
- “Fun mechanics, gorgeous graphics, cute soundtrack.”
- “Only minor complaint is that the game is somewhat graphically unoptimized.”
- “It's by no means experience-ruining, just some roughness, but 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.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this title is characterized by its charming aesthetics and engaging mechanics, primarily revolving around platforming and resource collection across three distinct areas of the town. While the mechanics are simple and accessible, they provide a satisfying challenge that encourages exploration and mastery, though some players noted a lack of depth and variety. Overall, the game offers a fun, relaxing experience with smooth controls and a delightful atmosphere, making it appealing to a wide audience, despite some minor technical issues.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Finally, the game to me is bare bones and boring since gameplay is just fetch quests.”
- “Not a ton of variety or mechanical depth to be found here, but it's only an hour or two long, and the exploration and platforming are enjoyable enough to carry it for that length.”
- “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.).”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Re:fresh is generally praised for its calming and cozy atmosphere, enhancing the game's vibrant visuals and charming characters. While some users noted issues with sound design, such as volume inconsistencies, the overall sentiment is that the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay well, creating a relaxing experience. Despite minor criticisms, many players found the music to be a highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack supports this atmosphere with calm, buoyant melodies that enhance the experience without dominating it.”
- “The music is peppy, the characters are adorable, and the graphics are simple but well-done and with a nice color palette.”
- “Bouncing around the world is really enjoyable and the visuals, music, and characters make for a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The controls are poorly designed, the sound is often faulty, and the music is sometimes much too loud.”
- “Story, music, and level design is nothing to write home about.”
- “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.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming tone, creating a sense of community and positivity. Players appreciate the cute characters and simple yet engaging story, which fosters a connection to the game world and its inhabitants. Overall, the game delivers a heartfelt experience that resonates with players, making it a delightful entry point for those new to 3D platformers.
- “A wholesome, sweet, and short community-minded game about helping others.”
- “The result is a world that feels like a space to breathe, matching the game’s emotional tone of renewal and positivity.”
- “At its price point and scope, re:fresh succeeds precisely because it does not overreach; it delivers a complete, heartfelt experience that respects the player’s time and emotional space.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report mixed experiences with the game's optimization, noting performance issues even on lower settings, particularly in asset-dense areas. While some updates have improved performance and visuals, there are still concerns about graphical optimization and loading efficiency, which may vary depending on individual hardware setups.
- “Update: funny enough, not long after I left this review, they put out one more major update that added time trials, improved performance, and redid the visuals of the 'final' area, I believe.”
- “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.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits several minor visual glitches and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience, though they are generally not game-breaking. While mouse and keyboard controls are smoother, players may find the controls require some adjustment. Overall, the stability issues have led to mixed recommendations from users.
- “I enjoyed playing through it, but it's hard for me to recommend this game because of how buggy it is.”
- “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.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its genuinely funny dialogue and playful writing, suggesting that the developers enjoyed creating it. Players also find amusement in the quirky challenges, such as navigating through hoops with intentionally janky controls, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “The dialogue is genuinely funny, with the kind of fun writing that makes you feel like the devs had a smile on their faces the whole time.”
- “I do find it funny that the game has optional trials that you can do that require jumping through Superman 64-style hoops using this game's janky controls.”
- “Funny enough, I had just added it to my wishlist after seeing it in a YouTube video, and then, as if the universe was listening, the bundle went live a couple of days later.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some describing it as requiring a "second life" to complete. While most item collection is enjoyable, there are specific sections, particularly the ending parkour, that feel tedious and detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as cute and soothing, enhanced by a calming soundtrack that complements the experience without overpowering it. While many players appreciate the overall ambiance, some feel it lacks depth. Overall, the atmosphere is praised as a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Good soundtrack and soothing atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack supports this atmosphere with calm, buoyant melodies that enhance the experience without dominating it.”
- “Absolutely loved this game, gaming mechanics and atmosphere were both top tier.”
- “Cute atmosphere, but just too insubstantial.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for having little to no replay value, suggesting that once completed, players may not find enough incentive to revisit 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.”