Red Horizon

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Red Horizon is a single player casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by allen-games and was released on July 7, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play.

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Single-Player

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a humorous element with enemy ships hurling expletives when defeated, adding personality to the experience.
It's a decent pick-up-and-play roguelike that offers a challenging experience, requiring skill and timing to navigate through waves of enemies.
The chiptune soundtrack and simple graphics create a nostalgic feel that some players appreciate, making it enjoyable for short sessions.

The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay difficult and unenjoyable for many players.
The game lacks depth and variety, with limited content and upgrades, leading to a repetitive experience.
Many players feel the game is more of a proof of concept than a fully developed product, resulting in a lack of engaging gameplay.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is characterized as slow and simplistic, offering a limited experience that feels more like a proof of concept than a fully developed game. While it features solid mechanics, such as an engaging auto-shoot system that emphasizes timing and skill, the overall execution is hindered by a lack of depth and a subpar soundtrack. Players appreciate its unique blend of ideas but suggest it could benefit from further development in a potential sequel.
- “It's simple, it's difficult, it's an introductory exploration into why RNG without boundaries is not always a good thing, and it's a handful of solid mechanics that could be incorporated into an improved sequel perhaps.”
- “Different from any of the games I've played, more like an amalgamation of a lot of ideas and games - I really like the auto-shoot mechanic, which makes it more about timing and skill no matter what power-ups you get (you can't just tank through to the end!).”
- “The gameplay is slow, and the soundtrack is not up to par.”
- “More of a proof of concept than a full game experience; even as a free title, there is only a thin amount of gameplay.”
- “Different from any of the games I've played; it feels more like an amalgamation of many ideas and games. While I really like the auto-shoot mechanic, it makes it more about timing and skill, regardless of the power-ups you get (you can't just tank through to the end!).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics feature a simplistic and cartoony art style that effectively highlights the differences between various enemies, complemented by a humorous aesthetic. While some users find the visuals to be basic, they appreciate the overall charm and the engaging chiptune soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- “The art style is a bit simple, but it works well to highlight the differences between enemies.”
- “Awesome (and hysterical) graphics paired with a wicked chiptune theme.”
- “The graphics feature a simplistic and cartoony art style for the ships, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “The art style is quite basic, but it effectively highlights the differences between enemies.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some find the chiptune soundtrack fitting and enjoyable, others feel it does not elevate the overall experience, particularly in the context of slow gameplay.
- “The music is a nice little chiptune that works well and doesn't feel out of place.”
- “The gameplay is slow, and the soundtrack is not up to par.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by irreverent and crude jokes, such as enemies cursing upon defeat and the ship making self-deprecating remarks about its size during upgrades, which many players find entertaining.
- “The enemies throw swear words when you kill them, and your ship announces it has a small penis when you upgrade; I guess that's what people mean when they mention they like the humor.”