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Red Horizon is a single player survival shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by allen-games and was released on July 19, 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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34%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
music2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Unique factions and a dark, engaging alternative WWII setting providing depth and replayability for RTS fans.
  • Chiptune soundtrack and humorous enemy expletives add personality and atmosphere to the gameplay.
  • Auto-shoot mechanic and challenging difficulty curve create a skill-based, addictive space shooter experience.
  • Tank-style controls and slow, jittery movement make aiming and gameplay frustrating and clumsy.
  • Game speed is dependent on FPS and overall pacing is slow, reducing excitement and player engagement.
  • Lack of variety in enemies, upgrades, and levels, along with some balance issues, limit long-term interest.
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay is slow and minimal, feeling more like a proof of concept than a full experience, with limited content even for a free title. It features a unique blend of mechanics, including an auto-shoot system that emphasizes timing and skill over power-ups, offering a challenging and distinctive experience. However, randomness in gameplay can sometimes detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “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 which could be incorporated into an improved sequel perhaps.”
    • “More of proof of concept than a full game experience, even as a free title there is only a thin amount of gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is slow.”
    • “Different from any of the games I've played, more like an amalgamation of a lot of ideas and games - really like the auto-shoot mechanic, makes it more about timing and skill no matter what power-ups you get (can't just tank through to the end!).”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally fitting and has a pleasant chiptune style, but it lacks energy and memorability, with some users finding it less vibrant and not fully enhancing the slow-paced gameplay.

    • “The music is a nice little chiptune which works fine and doesn't feel out of place.”
    • “The gameplay is slow, and the soundtrack is not up to par.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a simple, cartoony art style that effectively distinguishes different enemies, complemented by humorous visuals and a catchy chiptune soundtrack. While not highly detailed, the style suits the game's playful tone and enhances the overall experience.

    • “Awesome (and hysterical) graphics and wicked chiptune theme.”
    • “Are a simple upgrade system, simplistic/cartoony graphics for the ships, and a larger number of enemies overall.”
    • “The art style is a bit simple, but works well to show the differences between enemies.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by irreverent and cheeky dialogue, including enemies swearing upon defeat and the ship making self-deprecating jokes during upgrades, which many players find amusing.

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Red Horizon is a survival shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Red Horizon include free to play, science, indie, 2d, pixel graphics and others.

Red Horizon is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Red Horizon was released on July 19, 2019.

Red Horizon was developed by allen-games.

Red Horizon has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Red Horizon for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Red Horizon is a single player game.

Similar games include Time Wasters, Bit Blaster XL, Nova Drift, Asteroid Bounty Hunter, Star of Providence and others.