Rebellion Gaia
- June 29, 2021
- Rebellion Gaia
Gaia, a world run by Elites, Kings, Peadovores, Banksters and Corporacrats. Conspiring to undermine the health and wellbeing of the world and its inhabitants. Join our adventurers on a journey to heal Gaia, discover the truth and deliver Gaia into freedom. Rebellion Gaia is an offline one player, story rich retro role playing game. Game play is 20+ hours of rich story surrounding mystery, advent…
Reviews
- The game features a unique narrative that blends humor and satire with serious themes, making it engaging for players familiar with conspiracy theories.
- The voice acting is praised for its humor and creativity, adding a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
- Players appreciate the challenging gameplay mechanics that require strategic thinking, as well as the extensive lore and side quests available in the game.
- The game suffers from unbalanced combat difficulty, with many players finding the early game overly punishing and the mechanics tedious.
- Character development and storytelling are criticized for being shallow, with many characters lacking depth and emotional investment.
- The game is reported to have bugs and design flaws, including inconsistent voice acting quality and poorly implemented mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is a central element, heavily influenced by satire and conspiracy theories, which may not appeal to all players. While some missions are engaging and the narrative draws players into its universe, critiques highlight a rushed plot development and weak character backstories that hinder emotional investment. Overall, the storytelling is described as both chaotic and entertaining, but inconsistent in execution, particularly in voice acting and pacing.
“Vanguard in particular has a lot of neat little story-driven missions you can participate in, as does Richford.”
“The story is really epic, as well as the characters and their voice actors.”
“Full of red pills, humor, and good storytelling.”
“Honestly, if you aren't a fan of satire and know little to nothing about conspiracy theories, you may find your enjoyment in the game somewhat lacking since the plot is this game's carrying force.”
“By rushing this major plot point, we lose a lot of precious time that could have been used to build tension and expand on the characters.”
“I would argue that the story and characters are so far the weakest element of the game, which is quite a big deal considering that RPGs generally rely on their powerful storyline to keep the player hooked.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as they often resort to the same strategies for defeating enemies, leading to boredom. The lack of variety in encounters and the necessity to wait through repetitive enemy attacks contribute to frustration, suggesting that the game fails to provide engaging or clear guidance for navigating challenges.
“In that case, as soon as you've worked out a strategy to defeat them, you will simply repeat that strategy every single time you encounter them as nothing has changed, making the battles tedious and boring.”
“Making the player wait every single time the enemies are throwing their same attacks is unnecessarily tedious and will frustrate many players.”
“Either I'm supposed to do what I'm doing now, which would be boring and tedious, or I'm not and the game failed to tell me how I'm supposed to walk through this area with random zombies regularly attacking me.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring clever storytelling and engaging voice acting that adds to the comedic experience. Players find the humor surprisingly effective, particularly in the TV clips and overall gameplay, which combines fun with thoughtful challenges.
“It's surprisingly funny (try watching the TV!) and the gameplay is engaging because it's not too easy and you actually have to think a bit about what you're doing.”
“This game is a lot of fun... and quite hilarious.”
“The voice acting in this game is hilarious, for one reason or another!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of old-school RPG mechanics, featuring a hybrid approach where major story events are fully voiced while general gameplay remains text-based. This unique combination has been off-putting for some players, leading to dissatisfaction and, in some cases, a halt in gameplay.
“To my knowledge, the common approach in this type of game is to have major story events be fully voiced, while general gameplay is purely text-based, but I haven't seen this hybrid approach in other games, and I find it somewhat off-putting.”
“The combination of the above mechanics is really why I stopped playing the game.”
“I have played many RPGs in my days, and this one leans towards the more old-school mechanics of the genre.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players feel that "Vanguard" fosters a stronger emotional connection due to its deeper narrative elements, while other games with minimal backstory fail to engage players on an emotional level. This highlights the importance of storytelling in enhancing emotional investment in gaming experiences.
“I would personally choose Vanguard, as it has a greater deal of emotional attachment to the player.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players enjoying the soundtrack and finding the accompanying video clips at the inn to be humorous and engaging.
“I will always support people that fight for truth and freedom; I'm loving the soundtrack so far, and the video clips on the TV at the inn were pretty funny.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing various sub-optimal performance issues throughout their gameplay, indicating that optimization is a significant concern.
“This is just one example, and I have heard many other sub-optimal performances throughout my progression so far.”
“The game frequently struggles with frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my progress, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, with users highlighting their quality and visual appeal.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual delight.”