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RED

93%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding
93% User Score Based on 282 reviews

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About

"RED" is a 2D side-scrolling action game, inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood and reimagined by a trio of university students using FLASH, RPG Maker, and PS. The game features two endings and can be completed in approximately 20 minutes, with system requirements of Windows XP or higher and a file size of less than 140MB. The game is available in Traditional Chinese.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 282 reviews
story84 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique and creative take on the Little Red Riding Hood story, with interesting character designs and a compelling narrative.
  • Combat is fun and engaging, allowing players to switch between three distinct characters, each with their own abilities and playstyles.
  • Despite its short length, the game is well-made for a free title, showcasing impressive visuals and a decent soundtrack.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 20-40 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as dodging and combat responsiveness, can feel clunky and unrefined, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The English translation has several errors and the pacing of the story feels rushed, making some plot points difficult to follow.
  • story
    216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Red" offers a fresh and emotional reinterpretation of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale, featuring unique character backstories and a variety of endings. Despite its brevity—typically completed in under 30 minutes—the narrative is engaging and well-crafted, though some players noted inconsistencies and translation issues. Overall, the story is praised for its depth and charm, leaving players wanting more from its characters and world.

    • “The origins of the characters are different, the setting is different, the story is different, the villain is different... and to be honest, I love to see what we have here getting reused or expanded upon.”
    • “Despite it being short, probably the shortest game I have played, it is well written, the story is pleasant and compelling.”
    • “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
    • “The story makes it feel like a lot of stuff is going to happen and the main character is starting a long quest, but everything wraps up in 10-15 minutes.”
    • “Some of the story events do not make a lot of sense, as is the case with what happens before the first boss fight.”
    • “Okay story, but could be fleshed out a bit as it can seem a bit disjointed.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a variety of combat mechanics and character abilities, though it suffers from some clunky dodging and movement issues. While the game is short, lasting about an hour, it offers a surprising depth with its body-morph combat system and combo mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the visuals and simplicity, but many express a desire for a longer experience and improvements in combat fluidity.

    • “The gameplay is satisfying, but since the game is really short, what you get at the start is what you will have for most of it.”
    • “Despite being short, it has a surprising amount of depth to it due to a body-morph combat mechanic.”
    • “The combat system, while it feels a bit stiff, provides three different styles you can choose to your liking, features smooth combo chains that can be combined with special skills, and provides guard/dodge mechanics that enrich the battle experience.”
    • “The dodging system seems pretty clunky for a gameplay like this, which becomes more evident in the final boss.”
    • “There are some gameplay issues as well.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, the graphics look decent, my only complaint is that it's short.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their impressive quality, especially considering it is a free title, with many users highlighting the beautiful artwork and cute designs. While some reviews mention that the visuals are decent or mediocre, the overall consensus is that the art style contributes positively to the game's appeal, enhancing the storytelling experience. However, a few critiques note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, but they are still enjoyable and well-executed.

    • “Graphics are impressive for a free game.”
    • “The artwork of this game is simply awesome.”
    • “The designs are pretty neat and cute to the point where people wouldn't likely think that this game is free-to-play just from the visuals.”
    • “Mediocre story, graphically unimpressive, obvious that the translation was done by someone who is not particularly good with English, but the gameplay is excellent.”
    • “Graphics are nice, gameplay is terrible.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, the graphics look decent, my only complaint is that it's short.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and melodic appeal, despite some tracks being dated and using MIDI. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack enhances the emotional depth of the story and improves as the game progresses, with a good variety of dramatic themes that complement different scenes. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the immersive experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “As the game progresses, the soundtrack gets better and better.”
    • “The music is unexpectedly dramatic, has a good variety, and is beautifully set up for different scenes to really amplify the players' immersion in the story.”
    • “It is a fairly well-made 2D side-scroller with a decent combat system, touching story, neat designs, and good music.”
    • “Although it's kinda dated (music is midi (but still sounds melodically nice) and a few sound effects are a little cheesy), it is still a nice but very, very short experience.”
    • “I can't tell if [i]red[/i] is an RPG Maker game or not given the gameplay... yet given the interface and stock music, it feels just like it was made in RPG Maker... yet the gameplay is nothing like any RPG Maker game I've ever played!”
    • “Although it's kinda dated (music is midi (but still sounds melodically nice) and a few sound effects are a little cheesy), it is still a nice but very, very short experience.”
  • character development
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features impressive character designs and artwork, contributing to an engaging emotional narrative. While the story is brief, it effectively explores themes of split personalities, offering potential for captivating character development that resonates with players. Overall, the combination of visual appeal and emotional depth enhances the characters' relatability, despite the game's short duration.

    • “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like the characters.”
    • “The character design is beautiful, and the opening story is much better than my expectations.”
    • “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
    • “The artwork is good enough, and I like the story and characters. The split-personalities concept and the conflict between them have a lot of potential for captivating storytelling and character development, even if it's not the most original of concepts.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's emotional aspect compelling, highlighting a well-crafted backstory and character development that contribute to a touching narrative. Despite its short length, the story resonates deeply, enhancing the overall experience of the hack-and-slash gameplay. The combination of engaging designs and music further amplifies the emotional impact.

    • “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
    • “It was a fun hack-and-slash with a touching story.”
    • “It is a fairly well-made 2D side-scroller with a decent combat system, touching story, neat designs, and good music.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its multiple difficulty modes and the distinct health levels and combat actions of three characters, encouraging players to explore and master their unique movesets.

    • “Not only do they have different levels of health, but they also take different actions in combat, leading to fresh replayability over the course of multiple difficulty modes.”
    • “This game has good replay value, learning to max out the three characters and their movesets.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like requiring a second life to manage it effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized, running smoothly on Windows 7 without any frame drops, showcasing effective performance enhancements.

    • “They managed to optimize it to such a degree that on Windows 7 it runs smoothly and without any frame drops.”

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