Red Colony
- January 7, 2021
- Runic Codes
Red Colony is a 2D Horror Game filled with drama, mystery, zombies and gore. Help Maria find her daughter and get revenge on her cheating Husband, whilst uncovering the truths of the origins of the virus.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic 2D art style that appeals to fans of classic games.
- The plot captures a sleazy, late 80's/early 90's vibe, providing an enjoyable experience for those looking for light-hearted entertainment.
- The progression system and puzzles are engaging, pushing players forward and offering a decent challenge.
- The game lacks proper keyboard and mouse support, making it difficult to play for some users.
- Gameplay mechanics are clunky, with combat being simplistic and zombies taking an excessive number of shots to defeat.
- The ending is unsatisfying and makes player choices feel inconsequential, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game feature cool, crisp 2D visuals with a focus on lewd elements, particularly noticeable in the depiction of female NPCs. While the artwork is appreciated by some for its simplicity, there is a consensus that it leaves room for improvement, suggesting potential for more refined visuals in future updates.
“The graphics are cool, crisp, and feature a unique 2D style.”
“Personally, I appreciate the artwork for the NPCs, though I have a strange fondness for less-spectacular artworks.”
“The simplicity of the visuals shows room for improvement, giving me hope that future works will deliver a more refined product.”
“In this version of Red Colony, the biggest change in visuals is the nudity, and the fact that every female NPC has visible nipples and areola.”
“No other graphics have changed-- at least, none that I can remember or have noticed.”
“The simplicity of the visuals shows room for improvement, giving me hope that future works would deliver a more refined product.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and clunky, reminiscent of flash games, while others appreciate its nostalgic 2D style and enjoyable puzzles. However, issues like conversation loops and a disappointing ending detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense that player choices lack impact. Despite these flaws, many still find the game enjoyable and a nice throwback to their gaming past.
“I love the look of the game. The gameplay was alright, nothing too special about it. I also liked the puzzles, where the code is kind of hidden in plain sight, like a poster in the background or whatever the case might be.”
“A nice game for people who loved 2D games when they were young, so for me this is a huge 'memory' to the past. I loved it even with the weird keyboard mechanics; it is playable.”
“Gameplay is meh; like I said, since it's basically a flash game, the animations and everything are clunky.”
“Red Colony's gameplay is incredibly simple.”
“One con is it has that Zelda 64 text problem where if you click through the text, you can start the conversation over and get stuck in a conversation loop.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is enjoyable and has its fun moments, though it occasionally veers into overly sentimental territory. While it may not be award-winning, the plot is solid and serves its purpose without pretensions.
“Story, fun as it is, leans a tad maudlin at times.”
“The story isn't going to win any awards, but it's not aiming to.”
“The plot is decent.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by long-drawn notes that effectively contribute to a chilling atmosphere, with reviewers noting that any additional music would disrupt this carefully crafted ambiance.
“The game tries to maintain a chilling atmosphere, so adding any sort of music besides what's used (long-drawn notes) would ruin the ambience.”
“Either way, the game tries to maintain a chilling atmosphere, so adding any sort of music besides what's used (long-drawn notes) would ruin the ambience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for being well-written and relatively free of bugs, indicating a stable performance overall.
“Well written and relatively bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate the consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game successfully creates a chilling atmosphere, relying on long-drawn notes to enhance the ambiance without the need for additional music, which could disrupt the overall experience.
“The game successfully maintains a chilling atmosphere, and adding any sort of music beyond the long-drawn notes would ruin the ambience.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both haunting and beautiful.”
“Every detail contributes to the overall atmosphere, making you feel the tension and unease with every step you take.”
“The game tries to maintain a chilling atmosphere, so adding any sort of music besides the long-drawn notes would ruin the ambience.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the game's attempts at creating a tense atmosphere, it often falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
