RED HOT VENGEANCE

About

He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,721 reviews

story143 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a surprisingly fun and engaging experience, reminiscent of Hotline Miami.
It features a unique art style and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, with a good balance of challenge and strategy.
The inclusion of a level editor and Steam Workshop support adds significant replayability and community engagement.

The voice acting and cutscene art are often considered subpar, detracting from the overall presentation.
Some players find the auto-targeting system unreliable, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The game can be quite short, with some players wishing for more content and longer campaign experiences.

story
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging yet straightforward narrative that often draws comparisons to titles like "Hotline Miami" and "Max Payne." While some find the plot to be cliché or simplistic, others enjoy its dark humor and emotional depth, noting that it effectively complements the fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a solid addition to the game, providing a meaningful backdrop for the action, despite some criticisms regarding its brevity and execution.
- “The gameplay nails that twin-stick shooter intensity, and the story—dark and violent—keeps you pushing forward for revenge.”
- “This game was genuinely fun and insanely good, along with having a simple yet engaging story.”
- “The story is well-driven, and reminds me of the formula that went into the plot in the John Wick films.”
- “Despite the excellent gameplay and brilliant level design, the game is brought down by an exceptionally poor story, cutscene art, and voice acting.”
- “The story isn't great, the artwork teeters on amateurish a little too much for its own good, and the voice acting really doesn't fare any better.”
- “The story is basic but not important as the core of this game is its gameplay.”
gameplay
242 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has been widely praised for its fun, fast-paced mechanics and engaging challenge, often drawing comparisons to titles like Hotline Miami. Players appreciate the solid shooting mechanics, unique features like shooting through doors, and the overall addictive nature of the gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding bugs and balance issues. While the story and visuals may not be as strong, the gameplay remains the standout aspect, making it a worthwhile experience, especially considering it's free.
- “The gameplay nails that twin-stick shooter intensity, and the story—dark and violent—keeps you pushing forward for revenge.”
- “Extremely fun game with an awesome concept and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and great, music is also good and sets the tone.”
- “The restaurant level sucks, and those 'police reinforcements' that spawn right behind you are a horrible mechanic.”
- “The level design is okay in some parts, but horrible in others, being open and large, which clashes with the main gameplay that encourages close-quarters combat.”
- “The autolock mechanic is very finicky and can lead to frustrating moments.”
graphics
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and simplistic art style that draws comparisons to titles like Hotline Miami and Superhot, often described as charming yet amateurish. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and how it complements the gameplay, others criticize the visuals as bland and lacking depth. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose effectively, enhancing the game's fast-paced action and engaging mechanics despite not being visually stunning.
- “Absolutely love the visuals and the art; sometimes simple is best.”
- “The graphics are simple yet expertly crafted.”
- “The graphics, art style, soundtrack, and gameplay are all highlights, and very well done.”
- “Terrible, bland, boring graphics that clearly have no effort put into them whatsoever.”
- “The story isn't great, the artwork teeters on amateurish a little too much for its own good, and the voice acting really doesn't fare any better.”
- “The cutscene artwork is mediocre at best, the voice acting is outright cheesy, and the AI could use some work to be a bit less exploitable.”
music
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some noted that the tracks can be repetitive, the overall sound design is described as fantastic, with a vibe reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami and John Wick. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature despite a few criticisms regarding track variety.
- “Great fun and engaging game, and backed by amazing sound design and background music.”
- “Awesome concept, gameplay was amazing, music was also amazing.”
- “The music is really good, a cross between John Wick and Hotline Miami, fast-paced beats.”
- “Music fits well but the number of tracks is low and it can be repetitive.”
- “Music is very repetitive but never annoying.”
- “Music is unfortunately forgettable.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its over-the-top writing, hilarious voice acting, and a charmingly absurd aesthetic, contributing to an overall fun experience. Players appreciate the blend of dark humor and fast-paced gameplay, with many noting laugh-out-loud moments throughout. The game's lighthearted approach and comedic elements enhance its appeal, making it a standout in the genre.
- “The game has a cool sense of humor and doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- “The writing in particular is hilariously over-the-top, and there are several lines that made me laugh out loud within the first couple of levels.”
- “Amazing, hilarious, gory, and overall a fun time.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its varied campaign levels, additional challenge modes, and features like New Game+ and a level creator that allow for user-generated content. Players appreciate the engaging challenges and secrets that extend gameplay, making it suitable for both short bursts and longer sessions. While some critiques mention a lack of long-term engagement, the overall consensus highlights a wealth of replayable content that keeps players coming back.
- “Campaign levels are tight and varied, plus the extra challenge modes add a ton of replay value.”
- “The story, while short, is good, and a welcome addition for those that like games with a plotline, even if it is a 'simple' one, and it has a new game+ option and a level creator, which only extends the replayability of this game.”
- “The ability to download and create levels adds a lot of replayability to the game.”
- “Unfortunately, it is not a long-term game as it is lacking in more abilities and means of engagement; it needs some gimmicks to give it replayability.”
- “The 10 levels currently included in the campaign are of decent length, and additional challenges like no-death, speedrun mode, and finding all secrets do ramp up the replay value, but I think the setup is strong enough to fuel another 10 or 20 original levels.”
- “While the game has some neat extras such as challenges, secrets, and user-created levels, it ultimately feels limited in its replayability.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players reporting moments of genuine tears and heartwarming experiences despite some low-budget elements. While the voice acting and cutscenes may come off as cringey or simplistic, they contribute to the game's charm and originality, creating a unique emotional resonance. Overall, the game successfully balances intense action with poignant moments, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “Beautiful game, made me shed a tear.”
- “A heartwarming niche title that attains such a pretty composition of visuals. While the cutscenes can be cringey, the game still captures that originality while being inspired by games such as Hotline Miami with its isometric top-down run and gun and difficulty.”
- “The cutscenes and voice acting are super low budget as well, but it adds a level of charm and wholesomeness to the whole package.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a compelling mix of dark edginess, neo-noir elements, and immersive storytelling, enhanced by original graphics and a driving soundtrack. While some levels may lack stylization, the overall ambiance is described as hardcore and realistic, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami and John Wick. Players appreciate the blend of gore, humor, and engaging themes that contribute to a captivating experience.
- “Story and atmosphere: delightful mix of gore, dark edginess, and humor.”
- “I really enjoyed this game's story; even though a bit cliché, it's really well put together and the neo-noir atmosphere is very immersive. The game isn't necessarily difficult, but you have to pay attention or you can get bamboozled real quick!”
- “Original graphics, driving soundtrack, fast action, dark atmosphere.”
- “Play style of Hotline Miami, dialogue of Max Payne, atmosphere of John Wick.”
- “Atmosphere as it should be.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players reporting smooth performance even on lower-end hardware. However, some users have experienced occasional lag and frame drops, indicating that further optimization could enhance the experience. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its satisfying gameplay and good performance settings that help mitigate initial lag.
- “Really short game, but it's free, well optimized, fun and satisfying, and it even has workshop support, you really should try this game.”
- “Its hard finding games, especially on Steam, that run on my garbage HP notebook laptop. This thing's not the gaming PC I was hoping for, but this game was laggy at first just on the menu. Thanks to performance settings, I was able to have it running smoothly, so thanks! Good and fun game 11/10.”
- “+ runs smoothly, no issues with bugs or crashes.”
- “Lag and performance issues that cause frame drops randomly.”
- “Still need some optimization and enhancements to the game.”
- “It's hard finding games, especially on Steam, that run on my garbage HP notebook laptop. This thing's not the gaming PC I was hoping for, but this game was laggy at first just on the menu. Thanks to performance settings, I was able to have it running smooth as ever, so thanks. Good and fun game 11/10.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to complete. While the game features enjoyable gameplay and challenging achievements, the grinding can feel overwhelming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and crashes, while others praise it for being smooth, well-made, and free of issues. Overall, experiences vary widely, with a notable divide between those encountering technical problems and those enjoying a stable gameplay experience.
- “Fun gameplay, but very buggy, glitched, and unbalanced in sections.”
- “Tried this much closer to release and there were graphical glitches, so I gave it a pass.”
- “Doesn't even work; the screen just freezes.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional quality as a free title in 2019, with users highlighting the absence of DLC or in-game purchases as a significant positive aspect that enhances its appeal.