RedEx

About

RedEx is a single-player platformer game with great mechanics and amazing visuals and music. As a saboteur, fight against the mercenaries of the RedExpress logistics corporation using Tower Defense mechanics, a varied arsenal, and unique characters. Upgrade your character, defeat location bosses, and enjoy the nice visual component and style in this action-packed adventure.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a good variety of weapons and character upgrades, providing a sense of progression.
The pixel art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
Gameplay is dynamic and can be fun, especially for those who enjoy arcade-style shooters with tower defense elements.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and unresponsive mechanics, which significantly detract from the experience.
There is a lack of tutorials or guidance, leaving players confused about controls and gameplay mechanics.
Many features feel unfinished or broken, such as the invincible Tesla tower and poor weapon mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
12%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of arcade shooting and tower defense mechanics, offering a variety of weapons and character options that enhance the experience. However, many players have noted issues with unfinished or broken mechanics, such as health regeneration and a grindy unlock system, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, the game features dynamic and engaging gameplay, appealing graphics, and a solid soundtrack, making it a potentially enjoyable experience once the technical issues are resolved.
- “This is an enjoyable arcade-style shooter with a lot of freedom and simple mechanics.”
- “I liked the large selection of various weapons, each of which you will have to use in different gameplay situations in different ways, detailed maps, and a variety of opponents.”
- “Addicting gameplay loop with a large selection of characters, maps, weapons, and defense options.”
- “There is relatively a lot of content, and by that I mean the multitude of weapons - however, due to the lack of working mechanics, all of it is pointless.”
- “Many mechanics are unfinished or broken.”
- “Do not get this game at this time; the core gameplay is okay, but the bugs and problems are breaking the game and not worth getting at this time. Wait for fixes to come out.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and more suited for menus than gameplay, while others appreciate the atmospheric and engaging soundtrack that complements the visuals. Notably, the soundtrack varies in quality, with some levels featuring standout scores, but overall, it tends to be described as unobtrusive or lacking in variety. Despite the criticisms, many players enjoy the retro-inspired music and its fit within the game's aesthetic.
- “It has a decent soundtrack; I especially like the score on the third level.”
- “Clean visuals, excellent music, and good variety of weapons, enemies, and bosses.”
- “Great game, with nice graphics, excellent soundtrack, and enticing immersion in the gameplay.”
- “The background music is the same two songs on loop, which does get annoying, as your entire goal is surviving for as long as you can.”
- “The music is boring and doesn't fit.”
- “Music seems more like menu music than in-game music.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
6%
13%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their appealing pixel art style, which is described as clean and reminiscent of 90s aesthetics. Reviewers appreciate the visuals for enhancing the gameplay experience, noting that they are well-complemented by a good soundtrack and a variety of bosses and weapons. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially given the game's price.
- “In general, Redex is a good platformer with minimalistic graphics worthy of its price, as well as a wide variety of bosses, weapons, and locations.”
- “Clean visuals, excellent music, and good variety of weapons, enemies, and bosses.”
- “The graphics and the soundtrack are at a good level; it is nice to combine with what is happening on the screen.”
- “The graphics in the game feel like a throwback to the 90s.”
- “Redex is an interesting platformer with minimalistic graphics that are acceptable for its price.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting that it offers minimal narrative beyond the basic premise of fighting an organization called Redex. While some appreciate the exciting gameplay and variety of weapons, the absence of meaningful goals or a compelling storyline leaves many feeling unsatisfied.
- “Exciting arcade game with a large variety of guns, an uncommon style, an upgrading system, a cool soundtrack, and an interesting story.”
- “After obtaining most weapons, I felt like I experienced everything it had to offer, as there is no story or any goals to achieve.”
- “There is not even a pinch of story; all you know is that you kill people of an organization called Redex... that's it.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, expressing a desire for a system that allows immediate access to levels, weapons, and characters without the need for extensive grinding. While some enjoy the game overall, the grind to unlock content detracts from their experience.
- “The game is very grindy and boring.”
- “Open all levels, guns, and player characters and remove the 'grindy' purchase-to-unlock mechanic.”
- “I have fun with the game, but grinding to unlock weapons and other levels is not something I enjoy at all.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by atmospheric music and well-integrated tower defense elements, creating an engaging experience that evokes nostalgia for titles like "Mirror's Edge." Overall, players find it to be a captivating environment that serves as an effective time killer.
- “A good time killer with atmospheric music came out from the developers.”
- “Elements of tower defense games perfectly complement the atmosphere of the game.”
- “This atmosphere reminded me of Mirror's Edge.”
- “The atmosphere felt stale and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “I found the environment to be dull and lifeless, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The game failed to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the world.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently described as funny, with users expressing satisfaction with its humor and overall comedic elements.
- “A funny little game.”
- “It didn't disappoint; it was hilarious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows potential, but currently lacks strong replayability, limiting players' motivation to revisit it.
- “This game has potential, but its current replayability is not great.”