Redbros

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Redbros is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by PLAYHARD STUDIO and was released on May 5, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 1,845 reviews

gameplay42 positive mentions

monetization20 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with simple and innovative controls allowing one or two-finger play.
Offline play support and reasonable in-game purchases without pay-to-win mechanics.
Engaging dungeon design and puzzles reminiscent of classic games, with charming graphics and good replay value.

Frequent crashes and loading issues on various devices make the game unplayable for some users.
Excessive and forced tutorials with intrusive hand-holding reduce player enjoyment and motivation.
Progression difficulty spikes steeply, often requiring grinding or purchases to advance sustainably.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
The gameplay is widely praised for its simple yet innovative mechanics, smooth controls, and addictive puzzle-action blend, often drawing favorable comparisons to classic adventure games like Zelda. While some users mention minor issues such as grinding, micromanagement, or occasional crashes, the consensus highlights enjoyable, challenging, and well-designed gameplay that effectively utilizes touch controls. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience with strategic depth and intuitive progression.
- “Terrific little puzzle game with simple mechanics that offer surprising depth.”
- “Addictive one tap gameplay, troop formations, and challenging gameplay in the later levels.”
- “Great dungeon gameplay, original and intuitive controls, smooth progression, no need to spend $ unless you want to.”
- “Has an interesting game mechanic but this 'jerk the leash' approach ruined my experience.”
- “Otherwise a good game even if bonus stages (2-1 etc.) are not very fun and misuse the gameplay principle in my opinion.”
- “A great concept but it doesn't use the formation mechanic nearly enough.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
18%
5%
The graphics are consistently praised for their cute, polished, and unique aesthetic, providing a visually appealing and smooth gameplay experience. Many users highlight the crisp, simple, and charming visuals that complement the game's mechanics well. While some suggest minor improvements could be made, overall the graphics are considered a strong and standout aspect of the game.
- “Graphics are crisp and smooth, swipes and taps register perfectly and without response lag.”
- “The game idea is new and the graphics are very much stunning.”
- “Graphics and mechanisms are pretty gorgeous.”
- “Graphics seem okay but everything else is completely not well made.”
- “The game is a bit laggy even when it really shouldn't be considering its graphics and AI.”
- “Loading should happen right away and should say 'tap to play' not 'tap to load' (it's like having to open the app twice... pointless waste of time, I only assume it's there so you can show off some artwork).”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
11%
77%
Monetization in the game centers around frequent ads, including some forced mid-level ads that many players find intrusive and annoying, despite some rewards offered for watching them. While in-app purchases like ad removal and life packs are available and can enhance the experience, many appreciate the ability to progress without spending money. Overall, ads are a mixed aspect: necessary for some bonuses but often seen as excessive and disruptive by users.
- “No ads and a ton of fun.”
- “Can easily progress through the game without microtransactions.”
- “Best game I've played; there are no ads like other games. Nice graphics, gameplay, and controls. I highly recommend playing this game; it's very nice with easy controls.”
- “I bought the infinite life pack for $7 and you still dare showing me ads?!”
- “Game is great but last update placed forced ads in the middle of levels.”
- “Bloated with ads, some launch without warning, right after you've already watched an ad.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it consistently funny, lighthearted, and enjoyable. Many highlight the amusing traps and playful elements that evoke laughter without frustration, making it a fun experience overall.
- “It's challenging but not frustrating, quick to learn but hard to master, and even the funny little traps make me laugh, not rage (but curse you, spiked walls!).”
- “This is a great game really, really good, is super funny, I love it.”
- “So funny I laugh my head off when I play it.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story aspect receives mixed feedback, with many users noting a lack of cohesive plot or meaningful progression connecting chapters, which diminishes the narrative impact. While some appreciate the adventurous style and gameplay reminiscent of Zelda, calls for a longer, more engaging storyline with clear mission connections and open-world elements are common to enhance immersion and overall experience.
- “Think about having an open world with dungeons, rescues, traps, and secrets, with a Zelda concept, added your fighting and troop mechanics; while adventuring through different challenges and quests leveling from different leveled mobs + world bosses.”
- “Dude, the storyline is awesome, no ads, only 55MB, and awesome graphics and controls too!”
- “However, there's no plot to connect the chapters, so it feels like there's no progress to an end goal.”
- “If it had a longer and better story, it could be on a console!”
- “Mission objectives should have a connection to the story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is praised for being cute, fitting the themes and enhancing the overall atmosphere, but several users request an option to disable or adjust the music volume, especially during battles to better hear sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “It's split into chapters consisting of six stages, each with a conventional theme featuring respective enemies, environments, and music.”
- “Great game with very cute music and quite addicting gameplay.”
- “Loved it, great controls, awesome music, and action-packed experience.”
- “Please add an option to disable music.”
- “No options to turn off music.”
- “Please remove the annoying music, it's louder than the fighting sound effects.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable with no major glitches reported by some users, but there are issues with the game timer freezing when the app is closed, causing problems with lives and resource regeneration. Stability is somewhat inconsistent due to this bug.
- “And secondly, I have noticed that, many times, the game timer just freezes when I close the app, which means that lives and prisons do not regenerate.”
- “Buggy”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for mobile devices, providing smooth performance even on phones with limited RAM. However, some users experience crashes on their phones, indicating that further stability improvements are needed.
- “Great Diablo-like ARPG, optimized for mobile.”
- “RR3 can run smoothly on my phone, but this game can't? Come on, I know you can fix it.”
- “Works perfectly on a 520 MB RAM phone.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability, providing lots of fun and engaging experiences each time. It is especially recommended for those seeking a quick, enjoyable game with lasting appeal.
- “A lot of fun, a lot of replay value.”
- “I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a quick fun game with great replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally intense, evoking strong feelings, though occasional control issues during fights near switches can momentarily disrupt the experience. Overall, it is regarded as a fantastic and emotionally impactful game.
- “This makes me want to cry blood.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and excessive, which may discourage continued play, despite enjoyable controls and initial fun.
- “It gets tedious and I almost stopped playing.”
- “Too much grinding and 'keep going, more loot' mechanic, but great controls and fun for a while.”