RED HOT VENGEANCE

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RED HOT VENGEANCE is a single player shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by Bros Before Giraffes and was released on July 11, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,803 reviews

story151 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a surprisingly engaging storyline with fun gameplay mechanics.
It features a unique art style and a level editor, allowing for community-created content and replayability.
The fast-paced action and satisfying gunplay make it a thrilling experience, reminiscent of Hotline Miami.

The voice acting and cutscene art are often considered low quality and can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the auto-targeting system unreliable, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with a campaign that can be completed in about 2 hours, leaving some players wanting more content.

story
332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as engaging yet simplistic, often drawing comparisons to titles like Hotline Miami and Max Payne. While some players appreciate its dark and gritty themes, others find it cliché and lacking depth, with mixed opinions on the voice acting and cutscene quality. Overall, the narrative serves as a solid backdrop for the gameplay, providing a fun and entertaining experience, especially considering the game is free.
- “This game has a great story and super fun, fast-paced gameplay.”
- “The story is well-driven, and reminds me of the formula that went into the plot in the John Wick films.”
- “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's story is short with nothing big to think about or create a theory out of.”
- “Cringe story with plot holes, ludonarrative dissonance galore, and poor voice acting.”
- “Despite the excellent gameplay and brilliant level design, the game is brought down by an exceptionally poor story, cutscene art, and voice acting.”
gameplay
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and fast-paced action, drawing strong comparisons to titles like Hotline Miami. Players appreciate the solid controls, challenging difficulty, and the fun factor, despite some criticisms regarding bugs and balance issues. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience, especially considering its free availability and community support for custom content.
- “The gameplay is simple yet incredibly engaging.”
- “The gameplay nails that twin-stick shooter intensity, and the story—dark and violent—keeps you pushing forward for revenge.”
- “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 a bit finicky, but overall the game is really fun for just some quick hotline miami-esque gameplay.”
graphics
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist art style, primarily using black and white with red accents, which some players find charming and effective in conveying the game's atmosphere. While opinions vary, many appreciate the simplicity and uniqueness of the visuals, likening them to retro flash games, though some criticize the artwork as amateurish or lacking depth. Overall, the graphics serve the gameplay well, emphasizing action over visual fidelity, and are generally well-received despite their simplicity.
- “Graphics, as you can see from the screenshots, are minimalist with black and white accented with red splashes, and it all works really well.”
- “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 gone into them whatsoever.”
- “The art style and production quality for the cutscenes is the most amateur part of the whole project.”
- “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, but the Hotline Miami game and minimalist graphics definitely work very well.”
music
86 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 effectively. While some noted that the number of tracks can be limited and occasionally repetitive, the overall sound design and original compositions have been highlighted as standout features, often drawing comparisons to the iconic soundtracks of games like Hotline Miami. Overall, the music is described as a perfect fit for the game's fast-paced action, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great fun and engaging game, and backed by amazing sound design and background music.”
- “The music is also great and pumps your blood with large amounts of adrenaline!”
- “The soundtrack is just awesome all around, and I enjoyed every track.”
- “Also because the soundtrack kinda loses its power near the end and the pretty corny over-the-top writing.”
- “Music fits well but the number of tracks is low and it can be repetitive.”
- “Music is unfortunately forgettable.”
humor
31 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 blend of dark themes with lighthearted moments. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, with many noting the funny character interactions and amusing enemy callouts. Overall, the game is described as a fun experience that doesn't take itself too seriously, making it an enjoyable and entertaining ride.
- “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
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its well-executed puzzle mechanics, sandbox-level design, and various challenge modes, including a new game+ option and user-generated content from the Steam Workshop. Players appreciate the diverse gameplay experiences, including custom levels and additional challenges, which significantly extend the game's lifespan. While some critiques mention a lack of long-term engagement, the overall consensus highlights the game's fun and varied replay value.
- “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.”
- “As well as being a wonderful little indie game, it has a ton of replay value; there are numerous fun (yet sometimes extremely frustrating) challenges which have great variety and are so satisfying to complete.”
- “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 find 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 like it lacks depth for long-term replayability.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players reporting smooth performance even on low-end hardware. While some users experienced occasional lag and frame drops, the ability to adjust performance settings has helped mitigate these issues for others. The game is considered fun and satisfying, making it a worthwhile experience despite minor optimization concerns.
- “It runs smoothly on my potato laptop and it's fun, 10/10.”
- “Really short game, but it's free, well optimized, fun and satisfying, and it even has workshop support, you really should try this game.”
- “Performance runs pretty well, tested it on a toaster level PC, runs okay on it.”
- “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 smoothly, so thanks. Good and fun game.”
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, 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 blend 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 experience is described as atmospheric and engaging, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami and John Wick. Players appreciate the mix of gore, humor, and realism, contributing to a hardcore yet enjoyable ambiance.
- “Very atmospheric, hardcore, realistic, and it's totally free!”
- “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.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that grinding in the game is extremely time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to complete. While the gameplay and challenges are enjoyable, the extensive grinding required for achievements can be daunting.
- “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 mixed, with some users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and crashes, while others praise its smooth performance and lack of issues. Overall, experiences vary widely, with some players encountering frustrating technical problems and others 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 monetization model, being a standout free title in 2019 due to the absence of DLC or in-game purchases, which enhances the overall experience for players.

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RED HOT VENGEANCE is a shooter game with violence theme.

RED HOT VENGEANCE is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing RED HOT VENGEANCE.

RED HOT VENGEANCE was released on July 11, 2019.

RED HOT VENGEANCE was developed by Bros Before Giraffes.

RED HOT VENGEANCE has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

RED HOT VENGEANCE is a single player game.

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