- August 1, 2022
- wiseyoungfool
REDSHOT
It’s not the most precise or compelling 2D Metroidvania, but what REDSHOT lacks in subtlety it makes up for in likeability.
52%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story
79% User Score 28 reviews
Critic Score 80% 1 reviews
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About
Quick reflexes and clever strategies are required in REDSHOT, a bullet-time metroidvania where everything is deadly, but you are deadlier. Can you save the royal city from total destruction? ...Can you do it with style?











+23
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
- The game features satisfying combat and fluid movement mechanics, with a well-implemented bullet time system that enhances gameplay.
- The graphics and music are impressive, creating a charming atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- Despite some challenges, the game offers a lot of content and is a labor of love from a one-man development team, showcasing great potential.
- The game suffers from bugs and crashes, which can significantly hinder the experience and enjoyment.
- Inventory management and level design are criticized for being cluttered and unpolished, making navigation and item usage frustrating.
- Balancing issues arise as certain weapons and mechanics become overpowered, trivializing boss fights and reducing overall challenge.
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is praised for its fluid movement and satisfying combat mechanics, particularly the jump-slo mo-combat and bullet time features, which enhance the overall experience without feeling overpowered. However, some players feel that the spammability of the bullet time mechanic can detract from boss fights, suggesting potential adjustments to balance its use. Overall, the game is considered fun and engaging, with mechanics that other developers could learn from.
“The jump-slow-mo combat mechanic is very nice; weapons and movement feel good.”
“I would go so far as to argue that the movement mechanic is very fluid, and other developers should take notes.”
“Fun game with satisfying combat and movement mechanics.”
“Of course, this isn't exactly needed; just something to make the mechanic less spammable during boss fights without completely gutting it.”
80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 reviews