Rebel Engine

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Rebel Engine is a single player action game. It was developed by Seven Leaf Clover and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Rebel Engine is a fast-paced action game where you control Asimov, a vengeful robot fighting to escape the oppressive Concrete corporation. Navigate through a towering city controlled by hostile forces, using a mix of gun and melee combat to overcome enemies. With the help of Salvador, a virus companion, you aim to dismantle the corporation and reclaim freedom.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging combat system that allows for creative combos and dynamic gameplay.
The art style is vibrant and reminiscent of 90s cartoons, which adds a nostalgic charm to the overall experience.
Voice acting and character interactions are enjoyable, contributing to a fun and quirky atmosphere.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs, audio mixing problems, and performance drops during combat.
The inability to customize movement keys and interface issues in fullscreen mode hinder the overall playability for some users.
Boss fights are often underwhelming and can feel unbalanced, detracting from the excitement of the gameplay.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
57%
17%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and reminiscent of a 1990s cartoon, while others appreciate its charm and humor. Many noted that the narrative is minimal and lacks depth, making it difficult to connect with characters or follow the plot due to rushed pacing and dialogue issues. However, a few players enjoyed the story's fun elements and likened it to beloved titles, suggesting that while the gameplay is the main draw, the story has its moments of appeal.
- “The combat is dynamic enough, but the visuals and story are higher quality than what you'd expect from an indie's first game and not just there as an excuse for the game to happen.”
- “That said, the story and characters were very charming, the environments looked great, and the gameplay overall was very fun with weapon and arm switching and combos.”
- “I didn't know what to expect, but the story and humor are fantastic.”
- “The story is pretty weak, feels like a bad 1990s cartoon.”
- “Level eight is where the story gets weird and it loses me.”
- “Didn't really connect with the characters or story, either.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fast-paced, explosive mechanics that offer a high degree of creativity and replayability, allowing players to execute impressive combos and utilize various weapons effectively. While some players noted issues with boss fight mechanics and clarity on objectives, the overall experience remains enjoyable, with a solid gameplay loop and visually appealing environments. The game encourages experimentation, making it a satisfying choice for action fans despite minor design flaws.
- “The core mechanics here are excellent.”
- “While the story is minimal, the core gameplay is satisfying and highly replayable for action fans.”
- “Really enjoyable game, fast gameplay, cool air combos, and constantly getting new weapons and utilities to mess around with.”
- “There's so much you can do with the mechanics, like picking up a random bystander and throwing them at an enemy, or picking up the actual enemy and launching it at another. You can summon a black hole only to crush them with a giant fist, grapple an enemy before slashing at them to regain your armor, and then combo them mid-air before launching them to the ground with a gun that plunges them down.”
- “Rebel engine focuses almost entirely on gameplay: fast, explosive, and sometimes overwhelming.”
- “The gameplay feels solid; the only complaint I have is that it's not always clear what to do next, but it can be figured out in a minute or two.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with standout tracks and notable guest appearances, particularly from hakos baelz. However, players have reported issues with sound mixing, where music is often drowned out by sound effects, and instances of music cutting out entirely during gameplay, leading to an inconsistent audio experience. Despite these flaws, many players still enjoy the music and consider it a highlight of the game.
- “The music is also a major standout, and I enjoyed 90% of the tracks in this game, especially Entropy's theme sung by Bae, which I think is a killer collaboration that paid off since it makes her boss fight really stand out.”
- “Good music, fun characters, fast-paced combat, and a cool combo system.”
- “- The music is good, with a great guest appearance by Hakos Baelz for the final boss theme.”
- “The sound mixing is a bit off, especially since there's a weird priority system where sound effects go over the music and the latter's volume is lowered during certain sound effects.”
- “There were also several sections in later levels that were just completely silent, with no music during traversal or during combat.”
- “At the same volume setting, some songs will be a solid background to your gameplay, while some will be barely hearable during a fight, including the aforementioned final boss theme.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many praising the unique art style and strong tech-western aesthetic, while others note a lack of directional lighting that can make environments feel flat. Overall, the visuals are described as stunning and dynamic, complementing the game's vibrant character designs and engaging voice acting, though some players feel the quality varies, especially in the latter stages of the game.
- “The visuals are great, really dig the vibe and the style.”
- “The art style of this game is stunning and unique.”
- “The graphics are okay, but there is a definite lack of directional lighting that makes every surface seem flat, and it's easy to lose your orientation.”
- “The visuals are cartoony and goofy while keeping it futuristic.”
- “The combat is dynamic enough, but the visuals and story are higher quality than what you'd expect from an indie's first game and not just there as an excuse for the game to happen.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with players reporting smooth performance at high frame rates (100+ fps) on capable hardware, but significant drops below 30 fps in certain combat arenas and during boss fights. While there are no major crashes, persistent performance issues, enemy clipping, and occasional softlocks detract from the experience, indicating a need for further refinement.
- “Luckily there weren't any crashes or softlocks that I came across, and with the exception of the final boss (which definitely could use some looking into since it tanks performance), I got a consistent 100+ fps.”
- “Runs smoothly at 144 fps on RTX 4060.”
- “There are a couple of spots in the game, mostly combat arenas, where performance really takes a hit, dipping below 30 at times on my 7800 XT.”
- “There are a couple spots in the game, mostly combat arenas, where performance really takes a hit, dipping below 30 at times on my 7800 XT.”
- “Unfortunately, the negatives I think drag this game down drastically and it really boils down to three major things: performance, enemy clarity, and the boss fights.”
- “This wouldn't be a deal breaker if it only happened once or twice, but it's been a consistent issue during my entire playthrough. On top of these glitches and performance issues, the enemies consistently clip into terrain, fall into areas they shouldn't, and by default, there are no outlines or markers indicating where the last few enemies are. This leads to me running around trying to find that last enemy for extended periods of time, just to find out that sometimes whole enemy encounters won't even spawn, which leads to the aforementioned softlocks needing yet another restart.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs, particularly affecting visual and audio elements, as well as gameplay mechanics. Players report frequent softlocks, glitches that require restarts, and issues with enemy spawning, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, these persistent stability problems detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's a fair bit buggy, primarily in the visual/audio aspect.”
- “I've encountered multiple softlocks and glitches that required me to restart the game, leading to entire levels needing to be replayed. Sometimes, when I restart the game, the music will cut out randomly during multiple encounters, especially towards the end of the game.”
- “This wouldn't be a deal breaker if it only happened once or twice, but it's been a consistent issue during my entire playthrough. On top of these glitches and performance issues, enemies consistently clip into terrain, fall into areas they shouldn't, and there are no outlines or markers indicating where the last few enemies are. This leads to extended periods of running around trying to find the last enemy, and sometimes whole enemy encounters won't even spawn, resulting in softlocks that require yet another restart.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Character development in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the character designs and voice acting, while others find certain designs less appealing. Overall, the art style and character designs are highlighted positively, contributing to the game's aesthetic.
- “Here are the things I liked: the music; the weapons; the combo-multiplier; the enemy variety; the voice acting; the jokes; the character designs; the art style; and the early-game level design.”
- “The art style is cool and I like the character designs.”
- “Some of the enemy sound effects are abrasive more than anything, and some of the character designs aren't what I would have chosen, to put it kindly.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is surprisingly well-crafted, with characters like Asimov and Salvador initially appearing as typical quirky archetypes but ultimately avoiding annoyance through strong writing. Players find the blend of story and humor to be fantastic, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I didn't know what to expect, but the story and humor are fantastic.”
- “Asimov and Salvador at first feel like they're going to be some generic, annoying, funny characters, but the writing is good enough that they don't really get on my nerves at all.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability, particularly for action enthusiasts, due to its satisfying core gameplay, solid combat mechanics, and a variety of weapons and challenges. Despite a minimal story, players find the experience thrilling and engaging, earning it an 8/10 rating.
- “While the story is minimal, the core gameplay is satisfying and highly replayable for action fans.”
- “⭐ rating: 8/10 — a thrilling, action-packed mech experience with solid combat, varied weapons, and replayable challenges.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a tech-western aesthetic that enhances gameplay with a diverse array of futuristic weaponry, including railguns and laser saws, creating a sense of chaotic industrialism.
- “The tech-western atmosphere supports a wide arsenal ranging from railguns and laser saws to overdrive modules that turn your rig into an industrial disaster waiting to happen.”