Reavers of New Rome

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Reavers of New Rome is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Tales of the Renegade Sector and was released on December 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

Impressive visuals and unique art style that evoke nostalgia for classic games.
Satisfying combat mechanics and clever level design that keep the gameplay engaging.
Short playtime of around 60-90 minutes makes it a perfect pick for a quick, enjoyable experience.

Controls can feel clunky and movement is slow, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Combat balancing is off, making bosses too easy and reducing the challenge overall.
Some technical issues, such as a finicky camera and lack of input buffering, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and appealing aesthetic, featuring a cool art style and pleasant color palettes that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the visuals, which effectively complement the action and level design, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. While some feel the graphics are derivative, they still contribute to a satisfying and memorable gameplay experience.
- “I greatly appreciate the aesthetic; while it is intentionally simple and derivative, the color palettes are pleasant and make each area feel unique. The enemy designs are instantly recognizable once you've seen them and contrast well against the levels, so there's never any confusion.”
- “Great poppy low poly visuals, tight action & level design, and a fun pulpy atmosphere.”
- “Another solid entry with stylish visuals and solid boss fights.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its exceptional themes and engaging narrative, described as both clever and streamlined, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique vibes and interesting exploration elements, which complement the solid gameplay mechanics. While some find the story to have a cheesy quality, it still contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Renegade Sector continues to make all-time bangers, and this one has some exceptional story and theming going on.”
- “This game has immaculate vibes, a weird yet cool story, and the gameplay is super solid!”
- “Really excellent and clever level design, simple combat that manages to stay fun thanks to a snappy dodge roll and good enemy placement, and story/exploration that is exactly lean enough to be both streamlined and interesting.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique graphics and satisfying battle mechanics, allowing players to complete the game in one sitting. Reviewers highlight the game's solid mechanics and effortless learning curve, making it accessible even for those new to the genre. Overall, it offers an engaging experience with a cool story and immersive vibes.
- “This game has immaculate vibes, a weird/cool story, and the gameplay is super solid!”
- “This is a completely new genre for me, but the game's mechanics are so fine-tuned that learning its rhythms and rules felt effortless.”
- “Short and sweet, unique graphics, satisfying battle mechanics, completed in one sitting.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often described as hypnotic and complements the cool art style and setting, enhancing the overall experience. While the chiptune soundtrack may feel overwhelming at times, it is generally well-received and adds to the game's atmosphere.
- “The combat, which felt clunky with one or two enemies, becomes thoughtful; the music becomes hypnotic, and the text in this game goes extremely hard.”
- “Cool art style, cool music, and a cool setting.”
- “The chiptune soundtrack might be too much at times, but the whole experience took me 100 minutes, so I can forgive that.”
- “The chiptune soundtrack might be too much at times, but the whole thing took me 100 minutes, so I can forgive that.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by vibrant low-poly visuals and engaging level design, creating a fun and energetic experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Great poppy low poly visuals, tight action & level design, and a fun pulpy atmosphere.”