- November 13, 2013
- The Tiniest Shark
Redshirt
Redshirt is an unconventional — and biting — view of life on earth
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Redshirt is a single player role playing game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by The Tiniest Shark and was released on November 13, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.
Redshirt is the comedy sci-fi sim about social networking aboard a space station, starring the station's most ambitious low-ranking peon: you! Navigate the professional and interpersonal politics of the ubiquitous "Spacebook" to curry favor among friends and colleagues. As intense intergalactic conflict rages around you, it's up to you to accrue those all-important "likes" on your status updates! …











- The game offers a unique and humorous take on social media dynamics set in a sci-fi universe, appealing to fans of both genres.
- It features clever writing and witty references, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate satire and pop culture.
- The gameplay mechanics allow for strategic decision-making in managing relationships and career progression, providing a level of depth.
- The game quickly becomes repetitive and tedious, with limited variety in gameplay and interactions.
- Many players found the interface clunky and confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content and replayability it offers, leading to disappointment among buyers.
- humor79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The humor in the game is a mix of witty puns, absurd satire, and playful references to sci-fi and social media, which some players find hilarious and charming, especially in the early stages. However, many reviewers note that the humor can become repetitive and is often overshadowed by tedious gameplay mechanics, leading to a mixed reception overall. While die-hard fans of the genre may appreciate the humor, others feel it lacks depth and can be hit-or-miss, with some jokes falling flat.
“This game is hilarious, it has a decent version of Facebook and so many puns to keep me happy!”
“Its satirical, tongue-in-cheek attitude towards social media and popular sci-fi shows is absolutely hilarious.”
“Three hours later I found myself hooked on this social networking game that fueled all the nerdy humor you'd expect to come with a game named after science fiction's most famous expendable extras.”
“Not funny.”
“Not funny.”
Redshirt Review
Redshirt is deeper than its Star Trek parody presentation might appear, but it's not quite deep enough.
74%lower decks
Redshirt is an unconventional — and biting — view of life on earth
80%Cynical Science Fiction
In the end, Redshirt is a charming little game that will make every Sci-Fi fan smile in understanding.
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Redshirt is a role playing game with comedy and science fiction themes.
Redshirt is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
Redshirt was released on November 13, 2013.
Redshirt was developed by The Tiniest Shark.
Redshirt has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.
Redshirt is a single player game.
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