Redie

About

"Redie" is a demanding single-player 3D top-down shooter game with no story, offering 25+ detailed levels and 13 deadly weapons. Prepare for tough enemies with unforgiving aim and in-game physics like explosions, particles, and destructible objects. Its self-made engine ensures tight controls and high frame rates on most computers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is extremely fun and addictive, offering a fast-paced experience that keeps players engaged.
It features beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
The challenging level design encourages strategic thinking and quick reflexes, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy difficult games.

The game's extreme difficulty can be frustrating, with many levels requiring numerous retries to complete.
Some levels are poorly designed, leading to unfair situations where players are overwhelmed by enemies right from the start.
There are issues with controller support and key bindings, making it difficult for players to customize their controls effectively.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, impressive physics, and challenging level design, reminiscent of "Hotline Miami" but with more depth. While some users noted issues with hitboxes and certain weapon mechanics, the ability to quickly restart levels adds to the arcade-style experience. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and fun, despite the lack of a narrative.
- “Very cool physics and attention to detail, and has really cool mechanics.”
- “This is a surprisingly unknown game with great gameplay and a cool visual style.”
- “Straightforward mechanics and gameplay, but brought to life by fun and challenging level design, as well as a beautiful art style.”
- “Annoying hitboxes, broken knife mechanics, broken SMGs.”
- “You will use the reboot ability a lot; I'm not sure I've cleared a level in less than 3 tries (not even the first tutorial).”
- “The only downside is that there's no story to link it all together - it's unashamedly an arcade-style shooter only, but it does the gameplay well.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and accessibility, running smoothly even on lower settings. Players appreciate the unique art style, crisp comic-strip visuals, and impressive lighting effects, which enhance the overall experience. The combination of appealing graphics and well-executed physics, such as ragdoll effects, contributes to a visually engaging gameplay environment.
- “Beautiful graphics, even on low settings, and can pretty much run on every PC.”
- “Crisp and sharp, comic-strip graphics.”
- “Really nice graphics and lighting effects.”
- “If you're concerned about graphics and sound, etc.”
- “Very similar to Hotline Miami but much better graphics.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's story is minimal, with players noting that it resembles an arcade shooter more than a narrative-driven experience, akin to "Hotline Miami" but with less emphasis on storytelling. While the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and mastery challenges, the absence of a cohesive narrative linking the levels is a common criticism.
- “The only downside is that there's no story to link it all together - it's unashamedly an arcade style shooter only, but it does the gameplay well.”
- “There's also no story, it's just level after level.”
- “My only criticism would be the lack of story elements.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of frustration and laughter, as players find themselves in absurd situations that lead to comical failures, particularly when experimenting with unconventional strategies. The game's physics contribute to this humor, allowing for creative and often hilarious outcomes during gameplay. Overall, the experience is marked by a lighthearted approach to challenging scenarios, making it both entertaining and engaging.
- “Like I've never loudly cursed at a game so many times in a short period, but I was laughing while I did it... there was a weird comical quality to figuring out a risky but efficient way to clear the early part of a level (where reloading if you did a couple times might be faster than taking your time) and then screwing it up like 4 times in rapid succession (the first grenade level, where I realized shoving a bookcase over on the first enemy was a highly effective if unreliable strategy comes to mind).”
- “Towards the end of the game, each level seems so impossible it's both funny and frustrating, but with the power of infinite rapid-restarts, you can try out all sorts of crazy strategies and create some spectacular action.”
- “Physics: ingenious and hilarious”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's soundtrack has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its catchy and enjoyable tunes, others find it generic and repetitive, feeling it doesn't quite match the game's art style. Overall, the music is described as snazzy but could benefit from more variety.
- “This game has some nice graphics that are easy on the eyes, and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “Music: snazzy”
- “Disclaimer: I received this game as a gift, since its soundtrack contains some of my music.”
- “The music is snazzy, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I received this game as a gift, and while the soundtrack includes some of my favorite tracks, it doesn't quite fit the game's atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game minimizes tedious pre-mission grinding commonly found in top-down SWAT titles, making it more accessible. However, some players feel that additional lives may be necessary for effective grinding during gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Doesn't have all that grindy pre-mission setup like most of the top-down SWAT games.”