Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded

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In "Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded," play as a Soviet soldier fighting in a civil war that's been invaded by aliens. This remastered classic features updated graphics, widescreen support, and fixed bugs, while keeping the original voice acting and graphics style. Available on PC, it includes steam achievements and trading cards.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

humor43 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip for fans of classic Russian point-and-click adventures, featuring humor and characters that resonate with those familiar with Soviet culture.
It offers a unique blend of quirky humor, engaging puzzles, and charming graphics, making it a fun experience for players who appreciate the genre.
The remastered version has improved visuals and voice acting, enhancing the overall gameplay experience while retaining the original's charm.

The humor can be crude and may not resonate with players unfamiliar with Russian culture, leading to a loss of context and enjoyment.
The game suffers from slow animations and tedious backtracking, which can detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment.
The English translation is often clunky and misses the nuances of the original dialogue, making some jokes fall flat for non-Russian speakers.

humor
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
7%
The humor in the game is a mix of crude, irreverent jokes rooted in Soviet culture and 1990s Russian humor, which may not resonate with all players, especially those unfamiliar with the historical context. While some find it hilarious and nostalgic, others criticize it as outdated or offensive, with translations often losing the original charm. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect of the game, appealing primarily to those with a background in or appreciation for Soviet-era comedy.
- “Armed with humor, instead of a real murder weapon, the player follows a delirious storyline defeating propaganda-inflated dummies.”
- “Funny and irreverent classic point and click adventure, with lots of cartoon, ridicule, and adult humor.”
- “Great story, humor, and gameplay.”
- “Unfunny, poor humor; terrible graphics; disgustingly bright and oversaturated colors. The humor is built on vulgar jokes that won't even make most players smile.”
- “The attempts at humor fall flat and feel forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected some clever wit, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and jokes that missed the mark completely.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
53%
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The story is a humorous and quirky take on classic Russian quest narratives, featuring two bumbling soldiers on a mission to recover a stolen Bolshevik banner amidst an alien invasion. While some players appreciate the engaging characters and comedic dialogue, others find the plot lacking depth and motivation, with minor inconsistencies throughout. Overall, it appeals to fans of point-and-click games, offering a mix of nostalgia and humor, though it may not captivate all players.
- “And armed with humor, instead of a real murder weapon, the player follows a delirious storyline defeating propaganda-inflated dummies.”
- “Its basically a story about Russian joke characters who are trying to defeat an alien invasion in the most hilarious (and also Russian) way possible.”
- “Great story line, funny dialogs, great artwork.”
- “The story did not convince me and I kind of just dragged myself from one spot to the other.”
- “Boring story with little incentive and motivation to complete the story.”
- “The story didn't really engage me, but point-and-click fans will like it.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the updated visuals and charming art style, while others criticize the inconsistency, outdated elements, and overly bright colors. Despite being a modern remake, opinions vary widely, with some players appreciating the solid animation and character design, while others find the graphics disappointing and lacking in quality. Overall, the visual presentation seems to be a polarizing aspect of the game.
- “A classic Russian quest on a new engine and updated graphics.”
- “Finally, I have to mention that I was quite charmed by the graphics in this game.”
- “Solid puzzles, excellent Russian voice acting, excellent graphics and animation, and memorable characters.”
- “The art style is very inconsistent.”
- “The graphics are outdated, even though it’s a modern remake.”
- “Unfunny poor humor, terrible graphics, disgustingly bright and oversaturated colors.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it charming and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive or even turn it off entirely. There are mentions of a lack of music in certain areas, but overall, the background music is noted to enhance the gameplay experience without becoming tiresome.
- “Puzzles are okay, music and characters themselves are charming.”
- “Great music background also helps; it never gets tiresome.”
- “The music is simple and corny but quite enjoyable while you’re playing, and having the original Russian audio is quite good.”
- “The music is awful, so I turned it off.”
- “Some not so good things are the repetitive music loops (I turned the volume down), the not always clear objectives, and many non-intuitive puzzles.”
- “- No music in a lot of interior maps.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a traditional point-and-click adventure, featuring a classic item retrieval and combination mechanic that drives the narrative forward. While some players appreciate the game's quirky charm and humor, others note that the interface can be cumbersome, requiring more clicks than necessary. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and infused with a unique cultural spirit, despite some frustrations with its mechanics.
- “This game, while mechanically being a classical point and click adventure, is probably oozing more slav-spirit than anything I have ever played before.”
- “Although I do not know the language, the translated subtitles were clearly understandable, and they had enough of the weirdness that it matched the gameplay.”
- “Great story, humor, and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is bogged down by having to click four times more than necessary due to a clunky interface, and while there is a sleek version available, it ruins the experience by pre-selecting inventory objects that will work.”
- “Since it’s a classic point-and-click game, the gameplay is traditionally simple: you need to get some item to satisfy a character, who will then give you another item to combine with others, leading to a repetitive cycle.”
- “While the game has a unique charm, the gameplay can feel tedious and overly reliant on traditional mechanics that may not appeal to everyone.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its crude and lewd humor, which complements its unique setting and engages players, even those unfamiliar with Soviet or modern Russian folklore. Additionally, the quality Russian voice acting enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's distinctive charm.
- “The game's humor is crude and lewd, but it works well given the game's setting and atmosphere.”
- “Since this is a relatively cheap game, you might enjoy it even if you are not familiar with Soviet or modern Russian folklore, as the game has a unique atmosphere and is fun to play.”
- “The voice acting is good (in Russian), adding to the atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and time-consuming, with some noting that lengthy, unskippable walking animations contribute to the overall frustration. Many feel that the grind detracts from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of wasted time.
- “I gave this a go for 3 hours, but I'm finding it very tedious. Life's too short!”
- “Some of the walking animations are long, tedious, and unskippable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the character development is a standout feature, particularly praising the character design and writing, which contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The best part for me is the character design and writing; I enjoyed all aspects of the art.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story boring and lacking sufficient motivation to drive players to complete it.
- “The story is boring, offering little incentive or motivation to see it through to the end.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I felt no emotional investment in the plot, which made the experience feel flat.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing just a few minutes after starting.
- “After a few minutes of starting the game, it just freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues throughout my gameplay.”