Redemption: Saints And Sinners
- November 18, 2016
- Black Lime Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Redemption: Saints and Sinners" , players control a Space Marine stranded on a distant, abandoned space station. The goal is to solve puzzles, battle aggressive monsters, and uncover the station's secrets, all while utilizing an arsenal of powerful weapons. Players must navigate the station's blocked exits and uncover what caused the incoming signal that led to their ship's attack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and textures, especially considering its low price.
- The puzzles, while repetitive, can be engaging and provide a decent challenge.
- For a low price, the game offers a mix of FPS and puzzle elements that can be entertaining for a short play session.
- Combat mechanics are clunky and frustrating, with issues like poor hit detection and enemy AI.
- The game lacks a coherent story and features repetitive gameplay that can become tedious.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including problems with controls and level design that hinder the overall experience.
- graphics18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality, especially given the low price point. While some players noted that the graphics are decent and fit the indie style, others expressed a desire for more variety and detail. Despite a few negative comments, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong aspect of the game, with ratings often around 8/10 or 9/10.
“The beginning was good and it made promises for its overall appearance; graphics and effects are nice.”
“A good game with good graphics, but you need fine movement to be able to get through some of the puzzles.”
“Game starts out initially interesting, with graphics you would expect from an indie game.”
“I recommend this only if you have a computer that can handle the graphics.”
“Nice game would rate 9/10; the only reason it's not a 10 is because I wish it had a tad more graphical detail.”
“The graphics are not actually terrible; the gameplay is semi-addictive... for 50 cents, no one has any reason to complain about the game.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by repetitive mechanics and poor level design, with most players finding it dull and unengaging, particularly after the initial levels. While some mechanics are deemed semi-addictive, the overall experience is marred by bad controls and frustrating combat, leading many to abandon the game early. Despite its low price point, the gameplay fails to deliver a satisfying experience, leaving players disappointed.
“Cool asset flip project with a bunch of engaging mechanics.”
“The graphics are not actually terrible, the gameplay is semi-addictive... for 50 cents, no one has any reason to complain about the game.”
“For $1.19 or less, players can still reach up to level 4 normally clocking 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
“Really, the only story is the description in the Steam, the game itself has nothing except dull gameplay.”
“It was kind of annoying how repetitive it was, just because levels 1-4 are all the same, then I believe level 5 added a couple new mechanics.”
“The worst part of the game is the combat mechanics and bad level design.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for its complete absence, with many reviewers noting that it lacks any narrative development or engaging plot elements. Players express disappointment, stating that the only semblance of a story comes from the Steam description, while the gameplay consists of repetitive puzzles and combat without any meaningful context. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers a dull experience devoid of any storytelling.
“I honestly like it; the story (none exists) is fun if you make one up. Lastly, before I give my ending statement, I would like to say that I thought this would be like Doom and Portal mixed. It wasn't; it is like its own thing.”
“I've seen more story development in 2004 flash games.”
“Really, the only story is the description in the Steam store; the game itself has nothing except dull gameplay.”
“There is no story within the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its fitting ambiance and overall quality. The change in music during enemy encounters is noted as a predictable element that detracts from the experience for some.
“The ambient sound and music create an immersive experience.”
“The music is nice; I like it, and it's fitting.”
“The enemies are really annoying for 3 reasons: 1) you know when they come because the music changes.”
“The music is repetitive.”
“As for the story and music, there is none of it, really.”
“Music = meh.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the light ordering puzzles, which significantly impact gameplay.
“The game is buggy and glitchy.”
“The light ordering puzzles are very buggy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while some users praise its performance, others criticize it for lacking proper optimization, particularly noting issues related to the Unity engine.
“This game is very well optimized.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth experience.”
“Looks fine, but it is some kind of Unity engine, completely without any optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report extensive grinding, with some spending around 27 hours farming cards, indicating a significant time investment required to progress in the game.
“27 hours of farming cards.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“I spent countless hours just to level up a single character.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having no replayability, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive or content to encourage players to revisit it.
“The game offers virtually no replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to play again, making the replayability almost nonexistent.”
“The lack of varied outcomes or choices means that replaying the game feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its impactful presence, effectively immersing players and maintaining a consistent mood throughout.
“The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“Every detail contributes to an immersive atmosphere that feels alive and dynamic.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or immerse the player.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls short and feels more tedious than thrilling.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of the enemies, who are depicted as hilariously stark naked, adding a comedic and unexpected twist to the gameplay.
“The enemies are hilarious and totally stark naked.”
