Red Glare
- January 24, 2024
- BT Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"Red Glare" is a WW2-inspired real-time tactics game where you play as agents of the OSS battling a secret German expedition in South America. The game features dynamic day/night cycles and weather systems, as well as a tactical pause mode for planning moves. In addition to the story campaign, there are also five challenge maps to test your skills. Enemies can detect blood trails and other disturbances, so careful planning and execution are key to success.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic tribute to the Commandos series, featuring engaging tactical gameplay and a dynamic day/night cycle that enhances strategy.
- Despite being developed by a solo developer, the game offers impressive graphics, large maps, and a variety of character skills that add depth to the gameplay.
- The developer is dedicated to improving the game, actively addressing bugs and incorporating player feedback, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with character movement and input lag.
- There is a lack of key binding options and quality of life features, making the controls feel clunky and less user-friendly.
- Some players find the game overly complicated, with a steep learning curve and inconsistent mechanics that can lead to frustration during missions.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with only eight lengthy missions that focus more on tactical gameplay than narrative depth. While some players appreciate the engaging mission structure and immersive graphics, others criticize the lack of a cohesive storyline, suggesting that the gameplay experience is primarily driven by mechanics rather than a compelling plot. Overall, the game seems to prioritize tactical challenges over storytelling.
“Red Glare is an indie dev project made by one man on a mission to reignite that old school Commandos nostalgia with updated graphics, mechanics, and unique dynamics.”
“The gripping storyline, realistic graphics, and seamless controls make for an immersive gaming experience.”
“The variety of missions ensures lasting appeal.”
“Game is buggy and has no story.”
“Basically, there are only 8 missions.”
“I just beat the base 8 missions.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Red Glare" is a mix of engaging tactical challenges and unique mechanics that set it apart from other real-time strategy games, though it is marred by bugs and inconsistent mechanics. Players express a desire for additional features, such as hand-to-hand combat and improved stealth mechanics, to enhance the experience further. Despite some shortcomings in voice acting, the game successfully evokes nostalgia for classic titles while offering fresh dynamics.
“Each mission is a tactical challenge, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“While there are similar elements found in most real-time strategy games, Red Glare has its own mechanics that set it apart from other titles.”
“Overall, I'm really enjoying this game and its mechanics.”
“There are a bunch of bugs that hamper gameplay: bodies will sometimes drop but visually your character is still carrying it.”
“Every mechanic sometimes works, sometimes not.”
“Add basic hand-to-hand combat to all units; that should give a bit of freshness to the gameplay and allow for unlocking situations in a logical way rather than a messy one.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally considered acceptable, with some users reporting minor bugs and visual glitches that are not game-breaking. While there are occasional glitches, they are infrequent and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The game is buggy and lacks a coherent story.”
“There are numerous glitches and bugs throughout the gameplay.”
“While there are some minor bugs and visual glitches, they are not game-breaking.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Red Glare" are praised for their detailed and realistic quality, enhancing the immersive experience while maintaining playability and user-friendliness. The game successfully updates the nostalgic aesthetics of classic titles, combining modern visuals with engaging mechanics and a compelling storyline.
“The gripping storyline, realistic graphics, and seamless controls make for an immersive gaming experience.”
“Red Glare is an indie dev project made by one man on a mission to reignite that old school Commandos nostalgia with updated graphics, mechanics, and unique dynamics.”
“Focusing on higher and detailed graphics while ensuring the game remains playable, more visible, and user-friendly is essential.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs smoothly without major issues, but some users note that the controls can feel clunky initially and that optimization could be improved.
“Performance-wise, it runs smoothly without any hitches.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
“Controls feel a bit clunky at first, and optimization is not quite there.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-aligned with its overall mood, enhancing the experience, and features catchy tracks, particularly noted during the red glare event.
“The music is very much suited to the mood, and the Red Glare event music is very catchy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional aspect of the game evokes feelings of nostalgia, suggesting a strong connection to past experiences or memories.
“If anything, it made me feel nostalgic.”
