reIterate()

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reIterate() is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Let's Talk Game Design and was released on January 13, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

A modern-classic 2D precision-platformer

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story10 positive mentions

The game features challenging and well-designed levels that provide a satisfying difficulty curve, appealing to fans of precision platformers.
Controls are generally tight and responsive, with mechanics like double jump and wall jump that feel polished and snappy.
The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.

Some players report unresponsive or inconsistent jump inputs, causing frustration and unfair deaths.
Visual design of platforms and hazards can be confusing, with different platform types hard to distinguish during fast gameplay.
The game has usability issues such as lack of saved settings, unskippable cutscenes, and some problematic level design choices (e.g., unclear platform paths, difficulty spikes, poor camera behavior).

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as intriguing and mysterious, with engaging dialogue and a cryptic presentation that adds to the game's atmosphere. However, some feel it is underdeveloped, disjointed, or better left minimal, as key plot elements are relegated to external files rather than integrated into gameplay. Overall, it provides enough narrative interest to complement the challenging platforming but may leave some players wanting a more cohesive and impactful story.
- “Story was simple yet intriguing.”
- “Story mysterious, but still intriguing.”
- “The story to go with the game is intriguing as well, enough to keep you going when you get stuck on a particularly challenging level.”
- “The story is absolute garbage too, I won't spoil it, but it's all over the place and doesn't make any sense. The game would be better off without it entirely.”
- “[Spoiler] It feels like a back and forth of 'do you trust me' the entire game between the two characters who want to be more grandiose or important than each other, and then the actual plot gets dumped into a file for you to read once the game is complete.”
- “Even though I'm glad there's a story and the mystery of the two parties is really great, I can't help but feel like it ended with a whimper.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music is widely praised for its engaging synthwave style and energetic soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere well. However, some users note the playlist-like structure and lack of transitions make the music feel somewhat disconnected from gameplay, occasionally causing timing issues with level elements. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout, enhancing the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Banging music, probably my favourite part actually.”
- “The aesthetic is engaging, the soundtrack is bopping, and the levels are rewarding.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its polished mechanics, well-designed levels, and smooth platforming, with particular highlight on the innovative time-slowing feature that aids difficulty management. However, some mechanics lack clear introduction, relying on trial and error, and certain hazards feel unfair or have problematic hitboxes. Players appreciate the thoughtful integration of mechanics with the story, though some features like the portal mechanic can feel awkward in execution.
- “Great mechanics introduction and level design.”
- “It follows the golden rule of introducing a mechanic in a safe environment and letting the player slowly get used to it.”
- “The time slowing mechanic is nice, allowing you to adjust the difficulty level to suit you or practice challenging segments before doing them in real-time.”
- “Some mechanics aren't properly shown and you basically have to do trial and error instead of being put in an easy way to learn.”
- “There were a few times where the player is required to learn a new way that a mechanic can be used in a time sensitive, very dangerous setting.”
- “The portal mechanic is kind of weird when you're constantly flinging back and forth between portals.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a clear, effective, and memorable minimalistic art style with a monochrome/2-bit color theme that suits the game's aesthetic well. While not technically sharp, the visuals work cohesively with distinctive design elements that enhance gameplay readability and atmosphere. Overall, the blend of simplicity and engaging style contributes positively to the game's enjoyable and challenging experience.
- “The art style is very memorable, and I wouldn't change it except for one thing.”
- “Other than that, the art style works surprisingly well; everything dangerous is covered in sharp, repeating angles, the solid ground of the levels has 3 white outlines, and the simplicity of the backgrounds makes even small compositional changes very effective, especially towards the end of the game.”
- “I understand that for the art style, you can't sacrifice the monochrome/2-bit color theme, but consider changing the shapes of the platforms a bit more to make them more readable.”
- “The graphics aren't technically sharp, but they work really well.”
- “Aesthetically, it's a weird unintentional blend of one of my favorite flash games growing up, Exit Path, the first big platformer I made as a kid, and all the Scratch.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a challenging experience that remains engaging and enjoyable upon multiple playthroughs, ensuring good replayability.
- “A challenging, but replayable, experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent visual design and fitting music, creating an immersive and engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere, both visually and musically, is on point.”