Relooted

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Relooted is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Nyamakop and was released on February 10, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Relooted is a single-player quiz game with an intriguing story where you lead a diverse crew on a daring heist to reclaim African artifacts from Western museums. Combining spectacular mechanics, good graphics, and a phenomenal soundtrack, you craft your own plan to outsmart shifting political treaties and museum tactics in a unique blend of strategy and stealth.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of parkour and puzzle mechanics, making for an engaging and fun gameplay experience.
The art direction and character designs are vibrant and appealing, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The narrative is well-written and educational, providing insights into African history and culture while keeping the player entertained with charming character interactions.

Some players have reported issues with the pacing, particularly during the tutorial and cutscenes, which can feel slow and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
There are criticisms regarding the game's mechanics feeling repetitive and lacking depth, especially in the early stages.
A few reviews mention technical issues such as performance problems and awkward animations that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of parkour mechanics and strategic planning, allowing players to creatively navigate levels and execute heists. While many find the movement fluid and engaging, some critiques highlight a slow start with lengthy tutorials and unskippable dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who prefer more dynamic or less structured mechanics.
- “A very fun game with a nice mix of puzzling and platforming mechanics.”
- “The parkour gameplay feels great, and learning how to prepare your escape route adds to that when your route takes advantage of your advance planning.”
- “The core gameplay takes part in 3 stages: setup, infiltration, escape.”
- “It's got a seriously long tutorial, easing you into mechanics and characters, taking about 90 minutes to do so.”
- “The first hour breaks down to literally 1 minute and 15 seconds of gameplay (they even gave me a handy timer) and about 50 minutes of unskippable dialogue, pushing tables, or waiting for a guy to run over and punch a wall/grapple a pipe, and go 'hyhaaaa'.”
- “The art style is ugly, the mechanics are janky, and it has a multitude of performance issues.”
story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its refreshing premise, focusing on reclaiming cultural artifacts stolen during colonization, which adds depth and educational value to the gameplay. While some players find the character dynamics and dialogue initially lacking, they improve as the story progresses, creating an engaging narrative experience. Overall, the combination of a unique cultural angle and fun mechanics keeps players invested, despite some critiques about pacing and execution.
- “The theme of the story is another interesting aspect, reclaiming back the artifacts colonization stole and museums refuse to give back by using scummy tactics to try and keep them.”
- “They try to put together both a good gameplay loop alongside a story that highlights a real issue (museums and countries, overall, holding hostage artifacts that have been stolen through colonization and refusing to give them back) and from my early experience, it seems they succeed at it.”
- “The game has a deep and beautiful narrative that drives the story and your missions.”
- “Story and characters are lame; your out-of-work school teacher has been gifted with the ability to move at supersonic speed, which she uses to steal property and lie to people she meets, and then gets her friends to help.”
- “The concept had strong potential, yet the gameplay and story never fully delivered on the cultural weight behind it.”
- “The game's story could use more breathing room overall, but the execution of its overall premise is solid.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its beauty, uniqueness, and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as exciting, gripping, and culturally rich, featuring a blend of styles that transport players into a vibrant world. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “Great game with exciting music, fantastic story, and a mechanical take on the auto runner I never thought of, which plays very smoothly.”
- “The game also features excellent art direction, fun character designs, good writing, and a brilliant soundtrack to make this a wonderful experience to play through.”
- “Huge credit to the developers - the music is beautiful, the design is stunning, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations.”
- “I fondly recall the charming music that is reminiscent of being held hostage at a dingy bar by a crazed alcoholic, who bellows desires for tropical Hawaiian beverages, alongside the nostalgic sounds of a woman emitting a muffled scream, as a man chews some form of milk-coated cereal to emulate a slapping sound and immerse the audience in a traditional Middle Eastern reunion between affable, bonding family members.”
- “Why, aside from the music, who could forget the rampant symbolism, specifically designed to enrapture the audience and allow them to perceive the intricate, clandestine subtleties of the game's story.”
- “So, I did purchase the soundtrack as well.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the vibrant art style and character design, particularly the blend of futuristic elements. However, some criticize the visuals as basic or generic, especially in dialogue-heavy areas, and note performance issues on higher settings. Overall, while the aesthetics are often praised, there are concerns about graphical quality and optimization.
- “Visually, I quite enjoy the art style and character design, and the environment design is great.”
- “The art style is really cool and everything is so vibrant.”
- “Visuals, music, voice acting - stunning.”
- “The graphics are so-so, but it's way worse in dialog areas like the park.”
- “Visuals are extremely basic and look like any other generic Fortnite clone, though the clothing designs for characters are very colorful and eye-catching.”
- “The art style is ugly, the mechanics are janky, and it has a multitude of performance issues.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance while others struggle to maintain stable frame rates, even on high-end hardware. While certain users noted minor visual glitches and a need for further optimization, others reported a generally good experience with no significant technical issues. Overall, the game's performance varies widely depending on the system and settings used.
- “The game runs well, is deck optimized, voice acting sounds good, music is also neat, and seems like it’ll be a neat 8 to 10 hour experience.”
- “I experienced some minor visual glitches (a couple shaders seemed to load incorrectly in Johannesburg sections?) but otherwise it ran great without any performance issues on an NVIDIA 3070.”
- “The reloaded version is educational, fun, and runs smoothly.”
- “Performance-wise, I was struggling to maintain 60fps, even 30fps in spots, with 128GB of DDR5 RAM, an i9-14900K, and RTX 3080.”
- “On my Legion Go S, it plays at around 40 fps on low settings with FSR, but there are some performance-breaking moments (didn't expect it to be optimized for handheld though).”
- “The art style is ugly, the mechanics are janky, and it has a multitude of performance issues.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its diverse and visually appealing character designs, particularly the female protagonist, which are complemented by strong writing and an engaging art direction. Players appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game also features excellent art direction, fun character designs, good writing, and a brilliant soundtrack to make this a wonderful experience to play through.”
- “Lastly, another significant aspect of the game that I wish to broach upon is the character development of the female protagonist.”
- “Character designs are so cool, and I love the diversity of the characters and NPCs.”
- “Lastly, another significant aspect of the game that I wish to address is the character development of the female protagonist.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of absurdity and social commentary, with players finding amusement in the exaggerated scenarios involving wealthy characters and their misguided priorities. While some moments may feel forced, there are occasional funny interactions that highlight local slang and behaviors, contributing to a lighthearted experience. Overall, the humor is described as both entertaining and educational, adding depth to the narrative.
- “By the end of the first hour, I'd gotten used to it, and there are some funny moments revolving around local slang and behavior every now and then.”
- “Story - funny & educational”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to the option to revisit levels in search of hidden artifacts, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging exploration.
- “Going back to levels to scan for hidden artifacts adds to the game's overall replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages multiple playthroughs, making it hard to put down.”
- “Each run feels fresh due to the random events and different character builds, enhancing replayability.”
- “Going back to levels to scan some hidden artifacts adds to the game's overall replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting smooth performance and no significant issues, though some minor visual glitches, particularly with shaders in specific areas, have been noted.
- “I experienced some minor visual glitches (a couple of shaders seemed to load incorrectly in the Johannesburg sections), but otherwise it ran great without any performance issues on an NVIDIA 3070.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, including freezing and long loading times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, highlighting its ability to transport them into a rich cultural experience. The heartfelt narrative, centered on themes of family, history, and art, is complemented by a beautiful soundtrack and impressive voice acting, creating a resonant emotional journey.
- “For $17, I'm transported into a new culture and world with a beautiful soundtrack and a heartfelt story about family, history, and art, all told through some wonderfully textured voice acting.”