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Relik

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77%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, monetization
77% User Score Based on 104 reviews

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Relik is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Iron 27 and was released on October 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Solve classic puzzles and design your own. Sharpen your mind and test your wits against other players.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews
music4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The pixel art style is charming and modern, reminiscent of classic games.
  • Engaging gameplay that includes world exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, with a gradually unfolding story that evokes empathy for the main character.
  • The soundtrack effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, creating a fitting mood for the experience.
  • Controls can be somewhat difficult to master, requiring a period of adjustment.
  • The game suffers from minor bugs that, while not game-breaking, can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported issues with multiplayer connectivity and a lack of active players, leading to a dead online environment.
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as nice and calming, with ambient background tracks that enhance the experience, especially during competitive gameplay. However, it is often considered subtle and not a major component of the game, leading some players to prefer their own music while playing. Overall, while the soundtrack and sound effects are enjoyable, they lack depth and can easily be overlooked.

    • “The calm, ambient background music and mellow, relaxing sound effects pair incredibly well with the intense competitiveness of solving other players' puzzles.”
    • “Not a whole lot of depth or features, but it's fun, relaxing, and has some calming music in the background.”
    • “The music is pretty nice but it's extremely subtle, for me at least.”
    • “Music isn't one of the major components of the game, so you'd probably want to play your own music.”
    • “Besides, there isn't much to talk about in terms of music and sound effects.”
    • “The music is very subtle and can be ignored pretty easily.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is centered around head-to-head matches that challenge players, featuring solid mechanics and captivating aesthetics. While the overall experience is enjoyable, some users find minor transactions off-putting.

    • “Overall, gameplay is pretty solid, but the minor transactions can put some people off.”
    • “Great aesthetics, and captivating gameplay.”
    • “I know it's just a cosmetic feature, but right now, it's meh... overall, gameplay is pretty solid but the minor transactions can put some people off.”
    • “Gameplay involves head-to-head matches focused on completing these challenges.”
    • “It has a fine simple design and game mechanics.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their cool aesthetics and captivating visuals, with many users noting the appealing artwork and animated transitions. While the visuals are described as simplistic, they effectively enhance the overall experience, often overshadowing the gameplay itself.

    • “For an indie game, the visuals are simplistic but they're very good.”
    • “Great aesthetics, and captivating gameplay.”
    • “You spend more time watching artwork, animated transitions, and special effects than actually playing the puzzles.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that a previously enjoyable story mode has been removed, leaving players disappointed, as it was a highlight of the game. While the classic puzzles were well-received in the story mode, the current focus seems to be on multiplayer, which some users find less appealing. Overall, the absence of a solid story mode is noted as a significant drawback.

    • “The story mode was really fun.”
    • “If you are looking for a good classic puzzle, the story mode solves it.”
    • “Purportedly there used to be a story mode, but I guess that's gone now.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy includes minor, non-pay-to-win microtransactions for themes and other items, which some players may find off-putting. While in-game purchases are available, they are not overly intrusive, though there is a concern that heavy spending could allow players to dominate the game.

    • “At the same time, you also are able to pay for gems to purchase pack openings, and with enough microtransactions, I feel someone could become the #1 player and never be able to be beaten.”
    • “Minor, non pay-to-win microtransactions may turn you off.”
    • “Also, the minor non-pay-to-win microtransactions for themes and other items may turn off some players.”
    • “At the same time, you can pay for gems to purchase pack openings, and with enough microtransactions, I feel someone could become the #1 player and never be beaten.”
    • “Since it is free, there are in-game purchases, but they aren't thrown in your face immediately.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a negative sentiment towards grinding, describing it as unpleasant and suggesting that it requires excessive effort, akin to needing a second life to manage it effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “It has a smell of grinding that I don't like at all.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that detract from the experience. Many suggest that a physical version using basic items like dice and cards offers a more reliable alternative.

    • “If you have some dice, bottle caps, and a deck of playing cards, then you already have the best version of this game with no glitches or bugs to work out.”
    • “The game frequently freezes, making it unplayable.”
    • “Every time I try to upload stats, the game crashes.”
    • “I experience constant stability issues; the game often becomes unresponsive.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game has been described as evoking feelings of autism, suggesting that it may resonate deeply with players who identify with or understand the experiences associated with autism. This indicates a potential for the game to foster empathy and connection through its narrative or gameplay elements.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's optimization, noting that it seems random rather than performance-based, which detracts from their overall experience.

    • “It appears to be at random and not based on performance, which is how I wish it actually worked.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers suggest that implementing a level cap or an upgrade system could enhance replayability by making challenging puzzles more manageable at higher levels, thereby encouraging players to revisit the game.

    • “Perhaps a level cap or some form of upgrade system to counter the nearly impossible puzzles would assist in making this a bit more playable at high levels.”
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Relik is a strategy game.

Relik is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Relik was released on October 18, 2017.

Relik was developed by Iron 27.

Relik has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Relik is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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