Re.Surs

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Re.Surs is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by VidyGames and was released on November 8, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Re.Surs is a single-player shooter game with an intriguing story. As paranormal detective Jessie Sullivan, you battle to maintain peace in Modern-City and beyond, investigating a dangerous incident at a vital energy source. With various locations to explore, from Modern-City labs to abandoned Enjoy-City, enjoy good gameplay and soundtrack as you uncover the truth."

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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story20 positive mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating visual style that enhances the futuristic cyber world.
The story, while occasionally confusing, is intriguing and offers a decent length of gameplay for its price.
The combat mechanics allow for multiple characters with unique abilities, adding variety to the gameplay experience.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and spammy, with enemies often acting as bullet sponges, leading to frustrating combat encounters.
The narrative lacks coherence and depth, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the story.
The controls and mechanics can be clunky, resulting in a less satisfying gameplay experience overall.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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32%
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The game's story is described as intriguing and interesting, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and music, but it suffers from clarity issues, making it difficult for some players to fully grasp the narrative. While some appreciate the length and twists reminiscent of classic titles like Half-Life, others feel the storytelling is inconsistent and poorly executed, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, with potential overshadowed by its execution.
- “The art is beautiful, the music is great, and the story is interesting even if it's a bit difficult to follow at times.”
- “Interesting and intriguing story, good level design, nice pixel graphics and a lot of bosses.”
- “Fairly long, but intriguing story.”
- “There is an attempt at narrative, but it becomes obvious that the developer is just making up the story on the go.”
- “I'd say its most dubious aspect is the storytelling, followed by mild deficiencies in the gameplay, but it isn't expensive and if you are somewhat forgiving, I still think it just about earns a recommendation.”
- “Sure does in the first act, all made this game confusing for me to understand what was happening; half the time I lost interest in following the story.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the beautiful pixel art, interesting mechanics, and engaging soundtrack, while others criticize it for being repetitive and "spammy," lacking depth and sophistication. Many noted that the combat can become frustrating due to overwhelming enemy swarms and occasional bugs, leading to a less enjoyable experience as the game progresses. Overall, while the aesthetic and story elements are praised, the gameplay mechanics seem to fall short for a significant portion of players.
- “The game has a lot of things worked out, beautiful design, interesting gameplay, and there is also a cool soundtrack, under which it is fun to kill monsters.”
- “Nice and suitable music, lots of fun and action, mechanics with weapon upgrades, a variety in the choice of weapons, nice pixel graphics.”
- “Good music, nice pixel graphics, clear gameplay.”
- “The enemies just gang up on you like it was Vampire Survivor and stick so close to you that they get behind your projectiles' spawning point, so you have to either dash or repel them, and repeat the firing ad nauseam. There's no subtlety or gameplay sophistication; you just spam your abilities as they reload, and as the game advances, the enemies absorb more and more damage until you reach the point when you don't find this fun anymore.”
- “I was optimistic after finishing the first level; the combat and the enemies were quite fun, and I had some high hopes for the story. However, after a couple of levels, the gameplay started to get repetitive due to a swarm of spongy enemies.”
- “But man, the gameplay is a frustrating experience.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its superb quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, fitting well with the various environments. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the beautiful art and engaging gameplay, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Additionally, the sound effects are noted as well-executed, further enriching the game's aesthetic.
- “The art is beautiful, the music is great, and the story is interesting even if it's a bit difficult to follow at times.”
- “In the end, you've got a game with a great artistic vision, a superb soundtrack that fits each environment quite well, and some of the most frustrating 2D combat I've ever experienced.”
- “The soundtrack creates a very cool atmosphere in the game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The game features impressive pixel art visuals that enhance its sci-fi narrative, though some reviews note that the graphics are not as polished as they could be. Overall, the aesthetic is described as stylish and fitting, complemented by a good soundtrack and engaging level design. While the visuals are a highlight, the gameplay mechanics are criticized for being somewhat janky.
- “It's a short sci-fi story delivered with really amazing pixel art visuals.”
- “Interesting and intriguing story, good level design, nice pixel graphics and a lot of bosses.”
- “This game has a fantastic aesthetic and soundtrack, and some pretty cool gameplay.”
- “Graphically it's alright, with mostly stylish design and modest technical chops setting the scene, albeit not as good-looking as it could be.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a captivating atmosphere characterized by its gorgeous visual style, unique characters, and engaging level design. Players appreciate the pleasant ambiance and immersive soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience, despite some criticism of the combat mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that draws players into the game's world.
- “Atmospheric 2D shooter with a good visual style and a lot of unique characters who have their own abilities.”
- “Cool 2D side-view shooter, gorgeous atmosphere and level design, interesting dialogues. I really liked the game; the only skirmishes are mediocre, but walking and diving into this world was very interesting for me.”
- “The soundtrack creates a very cool atmosphere in the game.”