RED

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RED is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 貓蛋 and was released on January 14, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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 141 reviews

story40 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique take on the Little Red Riding Hood story, with interesting character designs and a deep narrative.
The combat system is engaging, allowing players to switch between three distinct characters, each with their own abilities and playstyles.
Despite its short length, the game is free and offers a charming experience with decent graphics and enjoyable gameplay.

The game is very short, typically taking only 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are issues with controls and responsiveness, making combat feel clunky at times.
The English translation is not perfect, containing several grammatical errors that can detract from the overall experience.

story
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Red" offers a fresh and emotional reinterpretation of the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale, featuring unique character backstories and a compelling narrative despite its brevity, typically lasting around 20-30 minutes. While some players noted inconsistencies and a lack of depth in certain plot points, many appreciated the engaging characters and the potential for further storytelling. Overall, the story is well-received for its creativity and emotional impact, making it a standout aspect of this short but enjoyable game.
- “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
- “Even though it's a fairly short game (you can complete it in like, 40 minutes without counting extra modes, endings, and achievements), the story and its characters are pretty nice and the combat is surprisingly good for a game that was made using RPG Maker.”
- “It's a short game that actually has a cool little story.”
- “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
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring simple yet well-implemented mechanics and a unique body-morph combat system that allows players to switch between different character styles. However, many reviewers noted issues such as a clunky dodging system and short playtime, with most games being completable in under an hour. While the visuals and character design received praise, the overall experience is marred by the brevity and some stiffness in combat mechanics.
- “Although very short (can be completed in like an hour), it has an above average story and characters as well as gameplay.”
- “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 3 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.”
- “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!”
- “The gameplay is simple, the graphics look decent, my only complaint is that it's short.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, 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 unique designs. While some reviews mention that the visuals are decent or mediocre, the overall sentiment leans towards appreciation for the game's aesthetic appeal and its contribution to storytelling. However, a few critiques note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, but they effectively complement the gameplay experience.
- “However, the visuals are wonderful, the controls handle cleanly, and the mechanics, though simple, are well-implemented.”
- “Graphics are impressive for a free game.”
- “The artwork of this game is simply awesome.”
- “Graphics are nice, gameplay is terrible.”
- “Mediocre story, graphically unimpressive, obvious that the translation was done by someone who is not particularly good with English, but the gameplay is excellent.”
- “The gameplay is simple, the graphics look decent, my only complaint is that it's short.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and variety, enhancing the overall experience with melodically pleasing tracks that fit well with different scenes. While some users noted that the MIDI sound can feel dated and a few sound effects are cheesy, the soundtrack is described as dramatic and immersive, contributing positively to the game's emotional depth. Overall, players appreciate the music as a strong aspect of the game, despite its short length.
- “I like the story, the characters, the music, the playstyle, honestly, almost everything.”
- “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.”
- “Although it's kind of dated (the 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!”
- “As the game progresses, the soundtrack gets better and better.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its beautiful designs and emotional storytelling, particularly through the exploration of split-personalities and internal conflicts. While the game is short, it manages to create a captivating narrative that allows players to connect with the characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character design is beautiful, and the opening story is much better than my expectations.”
- “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.”
- “The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like the characters.”
- “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 has a lot of potential for captivating storytelling and character development, even if it's not the most original of concepts.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a well-crafted backstory and character development that contribute to a surprisingly emotional narrative, despite its short length. Players appreciate the touching story alongside engaging gameplay, making for a memorable experience. Overall, the emotional depth enhances the enjoyment of the hack-and-slash and side-scrolling elements.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through its varied character health levels and unique combat actions, encouraging players to explore different difficulty modes. Additionally, mastering the three characters and their movesets adds to the overall replay value.
- “This game has good replay value, allowing players to learn to maximize the three characters and their 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on Windows 7 without any frame drops, indicating effective performance across systems.
- “They managed to optimize it to such a degree that on Windows 7 it runs smoothly and without any frame drops.”