Redout: Space Assault

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Redout: Space Assault is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by 34BigThings srl and was released on January 22, 2021. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Redout: Space Assault is a high-speed arcade space shooter set in 2395 during Mars' colonization. As ace pilot Leon Barret, command a Super Orbital Recon Fighter to maintain order, protect personnel, and eradicate rebels and space pirates. Experience intense space combat as you dodge enemy fire and unleash powerful weapons in this thrilling adventure."

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features visually impressive graphics and a decent soundtrack, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
It offers a fun, casual experience for fans of on-rails shooters, with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and customization options.
The game is priced reasonably, making it a good option for those looking for a simple arcade-style space shooter.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can wipe progress and hinder gameplay.
Many players find the controls awkward and the gameplay overly simplistic, lacking the depth and excitement expected from a space shooter.
The story and voice acting are criticized for being generic and unengaging, failing to provide a compelling narrative experience.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
86%
4%
The story in the game is generally perceived as mediocre and uninspired, with predictable plot points and poorly developed characters that fail to engage players. While some players appreciate the attempt to add narrative depth through mission dialogues, many find the execution lacking, with repetitive and uninteresting dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the campaign structure, which includes various mission types, is seen as a mixed bag, with some missions feeling disconnected from the story and others suffering from bugs and pacing issues.
- “The story, while plot points were predictable to me, felt like a nice addition to give the game some identity behind the core mechanics.”
- “Unlike a majority of shmups or on-rails shooters, which have 5-7 stages tightly designed for scoring with a distinct and 'huge battleship approaching fast' at the end, you get defense, escort missions, some item hunting, and others that kind of break the pace in favor of more story building within the missions.”
- “Finally, the story is an interesting bit of Redout lore, but only a little gets conveyed in the short dialogue sequences during missions, so it feels less like a complete story and more like snapshots taken from one.”
- “The story feels incomplete and the voice acting is so bad it turns comical.”
- “There's almost no backstory, and it was hard to tell what was going on, or who the main character was.”
- “The story might as well not exist since no effort is made to ground the player in the lore.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, with an emphasis on spamming weapons and dodging enemy attacks in a mostly on-rails format. While the upgrade system feels minimal and lacks depth, the game offers enjoyable large-scale dogfights and a gradual learning curve, making it accessible for short play sessions. However, some players find the gameplay bland and simplistic, with design issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that it may not appeal to everyone.
- “It's a good ol' arcade shooter, with mechanics very similar to the Afterburner series.”
- “Enjoyable, not too challenging, with a nice gradual introduction to mechanics and learning curve, and can be taken in short sessions if you wish.”
- “Though, through its simple gameplay, it's pretty fun in my opinion and inherits some of the breakneck speed from the original game in some missions involving either pursuing or retreating.”
- “The core gameplay consists of spamming weapons and strafing around a bullet storm on rails for most missions.”
- “This game has less mechanical depth than Star Fox 64, horribly unreadable combat, and extremely simplistic physics that lack a satisfying sense of momentum when you move around the screen.”
- “The gameplay is bland and dull.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
16%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as outstanding and a highlight of the experience, while others find it generic and lacking in impact. Many appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its ability to enhance gameplay, though some note abrupt transitions and a desire for more memorable tunes. Overall, the music is often regarded as a strong point, particularly for fans of the previous game in the series.
- “The best thing about the game is easily the music.”
- “An enjoyable rail shooter with pretty visuals and typically excellent soundtrack from the Redout crew.”
- “And the music is really good, just like the previous Redout, in which I adore the soundtrack taking a special place in my head as an extremely good soundtrack.”
- “The OST is dull and generic, with some occasional electronic music thrown in to indicate 'high stakes tension,' occurring while otherwise being un-noteworthy space opera-esque filler.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The graphics of Redout: Space Assault receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful space vistas and decent ship designs, while others criticize the low poly assets and washed-out visuals that reflect its mobile origins. Despite its polished appearance and optimization, many players feel it lacks immersion and depth compared to other space combat games. Overall, while the visuals can be enjoyable, they are often seen as a step down from what players expect from a PC title.
- “Graphics wise, this game looks amazing with extremely colorful and pretty space vistas and fairly decent ship design.”
- “An enjoyable rail shooter with pretty visuals and typically excellent soundtrack from the Redout crew.”
- “On the plus side, the visuals are stunning, just like the original game.”
- “Redout: Space Assault is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. You might be fooled as some token effort went into porting this to consoles and PC; you can even change the resolution and controls, and the graphics are polished... but that's just to cover up the low poly assets, a limitation caused by the iPhones this mobile app was designed for.”
- “Graphics: RSA looks like a well-made mobile game, that's as honest as I can be... space does not seem immersive or believable, and if you were to spend money on a space combat game, there are many other options on Steam which would be a better choice.”
- “A mediocre story, not multiplayer (that at early development said it has), only 1 ship with various skins, moderate graphics, on rails, very few missions with freedom... the only good part is the outstanding music it has.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be unnecessary, particularly regarding ship upgrades, although the progression system does keep them engaged. While the game allows for reasonable progress with minimal grinding, it lacks in-depth customization options, leading some to feel that the grind resembles that of free-to-play mobile games. Overall, the grinding can feel excessive for those seeking a more streamlined experience, with some players completing the game in about seven hours.
- “The grindy bits with the ship upgrades really shouldn't have been there.”
- “The progression system keeps things invested for the player, but may be balanced to induce a little grinding.”
- “The skill and progression systems very much feel like the free-to-play mobile games they were adapted from; obviously they've changed the drop mechanic, and there is no premium currency, so you will progress fine with minimum grinding, but there doesn't seem to be any in-depth customization possible.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users expressing a desire for features like multiplayer options or bot support to enhance the experience. The ability to replay missions is also seen as lacking, contributing to a diminished overall replay value.
- “I wish there was at least a simple multiplayer with bots or something, to give it at least a little bit of replayability.”
- “I wish there was at least a simple multiplayer with bots or something to give it a little bit of replayability.”
- “The replayability of missions is not really good.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere is characterized by a lack of environmental depth, relying on single bright lighting sources and hard shadows, which creates a stark and minimalistic visual experience.
- “They can get away with single bright lighting sources and hard shadows because there’s no atmosphere, as well as minimal terrain.”
- “The lack of atmospheric depth makes the environment feel flat and uninviting.”
- “Without a rich atmosphere, the game world feels lifeless and disconnected from the player.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a perception of instability that requires significant patches to improve. Many users feel that even with fixes, it may still not match the stability of classic titles like Afterburner, Panzer Dragoon, or Star Fox 64.
- “There are a bevy of bugs and glitches in the game.”
- “The game is buggy and needs patches; even then, I don't think it would be better than Afterburner, Panzer Dragoon, or Star Fox 64.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Redout: Space Assault has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly executed mobile port masquerading as a PC game. Despite some superficial enhancements, the game is seen as prioritizing profit over quality, leveraging its polished graphics to mask its low-quality assets.
- “Redout: Space Assault is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. You might be fooled as some token effort went into porting this to consoles and PC; you can even change the resolution and controls, and the graphics are polished. But that's just to cover up the low poly assets, a limitation caused by the iPhones this mobile app was designed for.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high production value and effective optimization, enhancing the classic formula and improving overall performance.
- “Pretty great production value for a game like this, and I think it brings some much-needed optimization to the classic formula.”

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Redout: Space Assault is a casual shooter game with science fiction theme.

Redout: Space Assault is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

Redout: Space Assault was released on January 22, 2021.

Redout: Space Assault was developed by 34BigThings srl.

Redout: Space Assault has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Redout: Space Assault is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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