Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice. Reloaded
- October 14, 2016
- Buka Development
Get on SteamIn Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice. Reloaded, a wacky Russian-style adventure game, join Vasily Ivanovich and Petruk in their quest to save the world from evil Chieftain Kukel'that. elemets of humor, time travel, and pop culture references create an entertaining experience. Solve puzzles and engage in whimsical battles Campy costumes and over-the-top characters breathe life into this eccentric journey.
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Reviews
- The game features a good visual style and excellent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- It includes a funny storyline with humorous characters, making it enjoyable for fans of the original.
- The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for casual players.
- The game is significantly shorter than its predecessor, feeling more like a DLC than a full sequel.
- Many of the jokes and references may not resonate with newer audiences, making some humor feel outdated.
- The storyline is weak and lacks depth, with recycled content from the first game leading to a sense of laziness in design.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it weak and lacking coherence, often relying on outdated jokes and pop-culture references. While some appreciate the humor and adult themes, others criticize it for being a shallow rehash of the original's adventure structure, resulting in a short and disjointed narrative. Overall, the plot is seen as banal and not particularly engaging.
“+ good funny storyline.”
“+ good story, good adult-themed jokes”
“Achievements are mostly story-related, but there are some exploration-type ones.”
“The story is weak, but it will have to do.”
“It's extremely short, it doesn't really follow any particular storyline, it focuses on pop-culture references and bad jokes even harder and becomes a parody of itself.”
“The storyline is very weak; basically, one of the heroes gets a brain implant and they travel to the future to get it removed via plastic surgery. That's it.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the funny storyline and characters, others feel that the jokes have become stale and less relevant compared to the first installment. Although there are moments of humor, particularly in the dialogues, many users note that the overall comedic elements are less abundant and more straightforward than before.
“Good funny storyline.”
“Funny characters.”
“Very funny adventure game.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the recycling of assets from earlier games as lazy, while others appreciated the retro graphical style and found the artwork appealing, particularly for younger audiences.
“I loved the artwork in the game, and this was a great game for my little nephew to pick up and play.”
“The recycling of graphics and characters from the earlier game felt very lazy.”
“The graphical style is retro, but still passable.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its initial charm and humor, which resonated well during childhood. However, upon revisiting, players find the jokes outdated and the plot lacking originality, though the overall atmosphere remains intact.
“In my early childhood, while playing this game, I laughed at the jokes; I liked the atmosphere and the plot.”
“However, going through the game again, I found that while the jokes are no longer funny and the plot is quite banal, the atmosphere has not disappeared anywhere.”
“However, going through the game again, I found that the jokes are no longer funny because they are irrelevant and overused. The plot is quite banal, and the atmosphere has just faded away.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its quality, featuring a new optional control scheme that eliminates unnecessary pixel-hunting and dead-ends while preserving the core mechanics and content. The old right mouse button menu is also noted for its aesthetic appeal.
“The new control scheme eliminates pointless pixel-hunting and dead-ends, preserving most of the content while enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
“Good gameplay.”
“The new control scheme eliminates all the pointless pixel-hunting and dead-ends, preserving most of the content while not 'streamlining' the core mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellence, contributing to the overall enjoyment alongside the characters and art. While the English localization has its shortcomings, the lively sound and quality voice acting enhance the experience.
“The music is excellent, and enough of the humor translates to amuse the Russian non-speaker.”
“I enjoy the characters, the art, the sound, and the quality voicing, which all contribute to the overall experience.”
“The liveliness and abundance of distinct lines of feedback enhance the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is nearly bug-free, indicating a high level of stability and reliability during gameplay.
“The game is almost bug-free, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game runs; it rarely crashes or glitches.”
“The overall stability of the game enhances my gameplay experience significantly.”
