RED
- December 25, 2016
- 貓蛋
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a touching story with emotional depth and character development, making it engaging despite its short length.
- The combat system is well-designed, offering multiple styles and smooth combo chains that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The visuals and music are impressive, with unique character designs and dramatic soundtracks that immerse players in the game world.
- The game is quite short, with playthroughs averaging around 20-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are minor translation issues and some clunky combat mechanics that can detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of voice acting and limited menu options may disappoint some players looking for a more polished experience.
- story26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story, while simple and brief (lasting around 20-30 minutes), is surprisingly emotional and well-developed, allowing players to connect with the characters. The narrative serves as a touching spinoff of the Red Riding Hood tale, enhanced by dramatic music that deepens immersion. Despite some critiques regarding character names, the overall storytelling is engaging and leaves players wanting more.
“The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
“While the story is a very simple go from point A to point B, it actually still has a pretty deep story jammed into the 20-30 minutes.”
“I also think they could have put a bit more effort into the character names. By this, I'm not really talking about the main character Red; I mean others that are in the story, more notably Green and Brown.”
“While the story is a very simple go from point A to point B, it actually still has a pretty deep narrative jammed into the 20-30 minutes.”
“Under 30 minutes, the story and the characters got me involved.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its dramatic quality and variety, effectively enhancing the emotional depth of different scenes. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is well-integrated, contributing significantly to player immersion and overall experience.
“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.”
“The sounds in the game are well put together, including the music.”
“It is a fairly well-made 2D side-scroller with a decent combat system, touching story, neat designs, and good music.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a touching and emotional story that, despite its short length, includes significant character development that resonates with players. Its well-crafted 2D side-scrolling design, decent combat system, and good music further enhance the overall emotional experience.
“The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
“It is a fairly well-made 2D side-scroller with a touching story, neat designs, and good music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a combat system that, despite feeling somewhat stiff, offers three distinct styles and smooth combo chains enhanced by special skills and guard/dodge mechanics, enriching the overall battle experience. Players appreciate the solid fighting mechanics and engaging story, with many rating it highly.
“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.”
“Good fighting mechanics and not a bad story; it's interesting and a nice spinoff of the Red Riding Hood story. I give it a 9/10.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their neat and cute designs, which elevate the game's visual appeal beyond typical free-to-play titles. Additionally, the unique graphics complement an engaging battle system, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
“Not to mention the unique graphics and a fun battle system.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite the game's brevity, players find the character development to be surprisingly impactful, fostering emotional connections that enhance their overall enjoyment of the story.
“The story, although the game is overall short, is surprisingly quite emotional with enough character development to make you like them.”
