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Reindeer Story

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70%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Reindeer Story is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and drama themes. It was developed by Azzie and was released on October 31, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Reindeer Story is a 2D Adventure RPG! Run, Jump and Battle through 6 chapters of this Wintery Epic! Fight foes in turn based battles with a real-time element, dodge enemies attacks in the Battle Zone and retaliate with Z-Skills!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story7 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and unique battle system combining Mario RPG and Undertale mechanics, with timed hits and dodge minigames that keep combat interesting and challenging.
  • Charming Christmas-themed story and setting with witty humor, clever puns, and heartfelt characters that create a cozy and festive atmosphere.
  • Multiple endings, new game+ mode, and a wealth of side content and collectibles that provide strong replay value and encourage exploration.
  • Some minigames and platforming sections can feel janky or clumsy, with occasional awkward hitboxes and controls that may frustrate players.
  • The magic and equipment systems can be complex and not always clearly explained, possibly confusing new players or those unfamiliar with RPG mechanics.
  • Minor audio and interface bugs were reported, such as abrupt audio cuts, jarring music transitions during battles, and overlapping dialogue windows that affect polish.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Reindeer Story is a charming, holiday-themed RPG centered on Lux, an edgy reimagining of Rudolph, featuring a simple yet engaging narrative filled with festive humor and memorable characters. Its Christmas focus, multiple endings, and side quests provide replay value and charm, making it a delightful seasonal indie gem for RPG fans.

    • “Reindeer Story is a retro-style holiday-themed RPG in which you take the role of a young reindeer Lux, who "saved Christmas" only to give Jack Frost a chance to steal the grand presents.”
    • “After playing it for 40 hours and getting every ending, I can totally recommend this game to any RPG lover. The game has 9 endings, so if you feel like the game is kinda short, it offers a lot of replay value and interesting differences to find on every major branch in the story.”
    • “The story is very heavily holiday focused, which is on purpose, and the game aims to become one of the holiday traditions, like certain movies or a certain song that cannot be avoided during the holiday season.”
    • “The story is simple yet it's not void of charming characters that have their own time to shine in each of the chapters of the game.”
    • “Also doing my part for making Reindeer Story 3D possible, heh! (implying anticipation but possibly disappointment with current story presentation).”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is a standout feature, offering a pleasant, holiday-themed soundtrack with dynamic battle tunes that enhance the experience, though early-game transitions can feel jarring. Players appreciate its retro style and festive charm, suggesting added features like a music player or soundtrack DLC would further enrich the enjoyment.

    • “The game features a comprehensive soundtrack, which is pleasant to listen to.”
    • “The battle soundtrack changes based on the situation (are you attacking or defending) and the tunes are generally pretty good.”
    • “The music is a big strong point for me on Reindeer Story—a very good job on that one for sure. Adding a music player bonus unlockable to listen to the tunes after you finish the game, or even better, offering the soundtrack as DLC to be purchased, would be a nice extra on top of a great game.”
    • “In the early game, when you battle enemies, the music shift from attacking to defending and back to attacking is incomplete and jarring.”
    • “The battle soundtrack changes based on the situation (are you attacking or defending), but the transition is often abrupt and disrupts the flow.”
    • “While the music is generally good, the lack of a music player or soundtrack purchase option limits enjoyment after gameplay.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay blends elements from Mario RPG and Undertale, featuring a unique battle system with timed hits and dodging mechanics that keep combat engaging. It offers a solid, holiday-themed RPG experience with interesting side quests and enjoyable mechanics that add depth to the main story.

    • “A gameplay system that is a mix between Mario RPG and Undertale, combined with a wonderfully Christmas-themed story, creates an awesome RPG experience.”
    • “The battle system is cool, borrowing ideas from other RPGs while introducing a couple of neat mechanics of its own.”
    • “It keeps things interesting with side quests and other mechanics integrated into the main story.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features stylish pixel graphics reminiscent of classic SNES Square Enix titles, combined with engaging battle visuals that enhance the JRPG experience. Its charming and nostalgic aesthetic, paired with cute and festive visuals, creates an appealing world for exploration and light platforming, though it lacks graphical customization options. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Really good game with good graphics and sounds, could play for hours.”
    • “The game is in a stylish pixel graphics, and you control Lux in the world, exploring different locations with light platforming and puzzles.”
    • “The game does not feature any graphical options.”
    • “It has the old SNES Square Enix aesthetic, but the battle style is much more engaging, rivaling any I've seen in JRPG-style games.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highly praised for being instantly funny and consistently entertaining, often generating laughter among players and audiences alike.

    • “This game is so funny right from the get go.”
    • “When I streamed it, 60% of my stream was laughing at the humor.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers substantial replayability with nine different endings, including exclusive ones in New Game+, providing varied story branches and rewarding multiple playthroughs. This depth makes it highly recommended for RPG fans seeking extended engagement.

    • “After playing it for 40 hours and getting every ending, I can totally recommend this game to any RPG lover. The game has 9 endings, so if you feel like the game is kind of short, it offers a lot of replay value and interesting differences to find on every major branch in the story.”
    • “Not to forget there are many endings, some of them only in New Game+, so there is a lot of replay value too.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires significant grinding, often feeling repetitive and time-consuming, to progress effectively.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming and entertaining RPG experience, enhanced by a unique, cozy Christmas-themed atmosphere that adds a warm and fuzzy feel.

    • “Very charming and entertaining RPG, and the Christmas theming gives a unique, cozy atmosphere.”
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Reindeer Story is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and drama themes.

Reindeer Story is available on PC, Windows, Linux, Xbox and others.

Reindeer Story was released on October 31, 2024.

Reindeer Story was developed by Azzie.

Reindeer Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Reindeer Story for its story but disliked it for its music.

Reindeer Story is a single player game.

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