REMEDIUM: Sentinels
- July 18, 2023
- Sobaka Studio
- 5h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn REMEDIUM: Sentinels, a roguelite auto-shooter set in the world of REMEDIUM, players control a Sentinel created by alchemists to defend cities from mutant hordes. Combining items and alchemical elements creates unique weapons, with the goal of surviving until the Sentinel's reactor dies. Easy to play, but hard to master, players must navigate through mutants and collect Prime Matter to upgrade their Sentinel.
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Reviews
- The game has a decent atmosphere and unique steampunk graphics that appeal to fans of the genre.
- There is a variety of characters and upgrades available, providing some depth to the gameplay.
- For its price, the game offers a fun experience and can be engaging for those who enjoy rogue-like mechanics.
- The game feels incomplete, with many players noting glitches, poor gameplay, and a lack of content.
- Progression is slow and grindy, with inconsistent experience gain and expensive upgrades that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Many aspects of the game, including enemy variety and weapon effectiveness, are considered bland and uninteresting, leading to a repetitive experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its addictive nature, variety of characters, and weapon upgrades, while others criticize it for being clunky, generic, and plagued by glitches. Despite its charm and potential for fun, many feel it lacks polish and innovation, particularly in comparison to other titles in the genre. Overall, it shows promise but is still in need of refinement.
“The battles can get quite intense, and there's a certain charm to the gameplay.”
“The variety of characters and abilities is a nice touch, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is great – there is a nice selection of weapons and upgrades with decent capacity for different play styles and experiments.”
“From the very beginning, both in the menu and the actual gameplay, it felt clunky and unpolished.”
“The mechanics are poorly designed.”
“The weapons are not very inspiring, the upgrades and weapons are on the dull side, and the gameplay is just... generic without much pizazz to differentiate it from the other vampire survivor clones.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, with a unique aesthetic that some players find reminiscent of early PS2 titles, which they appreciate. While the visuals may not be the main focus of gameplay, they contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, and many users highlight the character and enemy designs positively. Overall, the graphics are considered cool and engaging, though some players wish for better optimization and more graphic settings.
“I don't want to give it a thumbs down because the aesthetic is amazing; it's just so fun.”
“First of all, it has decent 3D graphics and nice character and enemy design.”
“It could have better graphics, but I think it's because of optimization and its own style.”
“The graphics remind me of an early PS2 era, and strangely enough, I like it!”
“No graphic settings... really?”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, lonely, and immersive qualities, effectively blending steampunk and medieval fantasy elements. Players appreciate the fantastic music and sound design that enhance the overall experience, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy a moody ambiance.
“The setting oozes steampunk medieval fantasy atmosphere, and the music is fantastic.”
“Good time killer for such price, really liked the dark atmosphere.”
“This is a game with a very lonely and depressing atmosphere!”
“Remedium Sentinels works pretty much like many other bullet hell games, but it has a bit darker atmosphere that I quite like.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often viewed as tedious and empty, with players initially enjoying the experience but later finding it overly repetitive, especially after leveling up. While some appreciate the option to speed up the process with rush mode, the consensus is that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment.
“In the end, it feels like a grindy, empty experience.”
“Price is excellent but way too grindy for this genre.”
“Some are saying it's a great game at first, but becomes tedious after leveling up.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is considered somewhat lacking, with users noting jankiness and potential graphical improvements. However, they acknowledge that performance is gradually improving with updates, and the game still offers a solid amount of content and skill variety at launch.
“It's also a bit janky and could use a bit more optimization, but nothing game-breaking.”
“It's also a bit janky and could do with a bit more optimization, but nothing game-breaking.”
“It could have better graphics, but I think it's due to optimization and its own style.”
“Good game, nice amount of content at the start and variety of skills; performance is steadily improving with even the first updates.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is considered interesting with a good progression and missions, though some users find it disjointed and lacking depth, suggesting that it feels minimal or underdeveloped overall.
“The story is interesting, but a bit disjointed.”
“I like the progression and missions.”
“The story is virtually nonexistent, with only a minimal amount of narrative present.”
“There is hardly any story to speak of; it's just a fragment of what could have been.”
“The narrative feels incomplete and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the steampunk medieval fantasy atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, players note that there are limited options for adjusting settings related to music and sound.
“The setting oozes steampunk medieval fantasy atmosphere, and the music is fantastic.”
“There is very little in the way of settings; only music and general sound sliders are available.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by glitches and bugs, leading to a perception of it being unfinished and unbalanced. Reviewers note a lack of variety and overall poor gameplay experience, indicating significant room for improvement.
“Glitches and poor gameplay.”
“It's definitely unfinished, buggy, unbalanced, under-designed, and lacks variety.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers substantial content and replayability, especially considering its price, making it a worthwhile investment for players looking for longevity in their gaming experience.
“And most importantly, there’s good content and replayability in it for such a price.”
