Relic Hunters Zero

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Relic Hunters Zero is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Rogue Snail and was released on August 18, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Relic Hunter Zero is a free to play open source game. You start with 2 characters and can unlock 4 others through gameplay. The game consists of 4 areas with 3 stages each followed by a checkpoint and then a boss battle. "Bounty" you collect from defeating enemies remains through all runs and can be used to by items from checkpoints to permanently add them to your starting base for later runs. Th…

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, offering a unique gameplay experience with a variety of characters and weapons.
It's a free game that provides a lot of entertainment value, making it a great option for casual gaming.
The colorful art style and sound effects enhance the overall experience, and the game is well-optimized for performance.

The game frequently freezes upon death, requiring players to force quit, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
There is no online multiplayer option, limiting the game's appeal for those who prefer cooperative play.
Some players have reported issues with graphics settings and performance, leading to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cute and colorful art style and find the graphics well-optimized, others criticize them as inferior and janky compared to similar titles. Additionally, performance issues have been reported, with some players experiencing automatic downgrades to low graphics settings.
- “The graphics are good and optimized.”
- “The art style is so cute and colorful.”
- “The graphics and special effects are fine for what they are.”
- “Attempts the same style of gameplay as Nuclear Throne, although this game ends up being much shorter, much easier, much jankier, and with massively inferior graphics, music, and polish.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of Nuclear Throne, featuring similar mechanics but is criticized for being shorter, easier, and less polished. However, it offers a colorful art style and a variety of experiences, distinguishing itself from other rogue-like twin-stick shooters while maintaining a balanced level of challenge.
- “The simplistic, colorful art is great once you tune into it, the gameplay stands out from other rogue-like twin-stick games, it's full of variety, and it lacks the out-of-nowhere deaths of Nuclear Throne without sacrificing challenge.”
- “Attempts the same style of gameplay as Nuclear Throne, although this game ends up being much shorter, much easier, much jankier, and with massively inferior graphics, music, and polish.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes upon dying and unexpected changes to lower graphics settings, which disrupt gameplay. These technical problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and the need to force close the game.
- “But every time I die, the game freezes and I have to close it in the task manager.”
- “After a while of playing, it paused with the message that my PC wasn't able to play at the highest settings and changed to low graphics. It was fun for me until everything froze.”
- “There's a stage where it freezes, though.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is straightforward and coherent, appealing to gamers who prefer to focus on gameplay rather than extensive narrative details. The plot of the levels is logical and easy to follow, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The story makes a lot of sense from a typical gamer like me (i.e., skip everything and just get to the game), and the plot of the levels is very coherent.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered inferior, lacking the quality and polish found in similar titles like Nuclear Throne, contributing to an overall perception of the game as jankier and less refined.
- “Attempts the same style of gameplay as Nuclear Throne, although this game ends up being much shorter, much easier, much jankier, and with massively inferior graphics, music, and polish.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its elegant and engaging humor, providing a consistently funny experience that keeps players entertained even after extensive playtime.
- “It's an elegant, funny, and engaging game, and after nearly 40 hours of play, I'm not even close to finished.”