Rendezvous

About

"Rendezvous" is a single-player adventure game with stunning 2.5D cyber-noir pixel art graphics. The story revolves around Setyo, a former criminal agent, who must confront his past when an old companion reveals his sister is working with a dangerous Cyberrunner group. Setyo must face his own demons and reconcile with his sister in this intriguing story of family, betrayal, and secrets set in Bay City and Neo-Surabaya.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique cyberpunk setting in Neo-Surabaya, beautifully capturing local culture and aesthetics.
The story is engaging with well-written dialogue, incorporating elements of Indonesian culture and society.
The 2.5D graphics and audio design are impressive, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

The combat mechanics are poorly designed, feeling sluggish and unresponsive, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including problems with the Steam overlay causing the game to freeze.
The gameplay can become repetitive due to fetch quests and basic puzzle mechanics, leading to a lack of variety.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
10%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring interesting characters and a compelling plot with some unexpected twists, though many players feel it is too short and leaves unresolved conflicts. The narrative effectively captures a cyberpunk atmosphere without being overly complex, and while the world-building is praised, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics and a reliance on fetch quests. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, with a good balance of intrigue and clarity, making it a recommended experience for fans of narrative-driven games.
- “The story and characters are pretty interesting; the characters are enjoyable, and the story has a bit of conspiracy and a surprising but welcomed plot twist in the end.”
- “The story hits the sweet spot between not-too-long sci-fi over-the-top conspiracy and too-short indie story making no sense.”
- “So, from the story aspect, I could say this game has a great plot, is not rushed, and features well-written dialogue.”
- “The worst part of it is the story is too short; I thought it was only the end of act one because it ends with the start of the main conflict. I really hope the story is continued because it leaves a really big cliffhanger.”
- “The story feels rushed and unfinished.”
- “The combat is pretty basic but still fun; for me personally, there are too many fetch quests: go here to talk to a guy, go there to get an item for a guy, get an item to get a key, use the key for a puzzle, get another key to progress.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the detailed environment and solid stealth mechanics, but criticizing the combat system as lacking and poorly optimized. While the puzzles are engaging and the story is easy to follow, many feel that the overall gameplay experience could benefit from significant improvements, particularly in combat and movement mechanics. Overall, it is recommended for those who prefer story-driven experiences over action-heavy gameplay.
- “The cyberpunk world theme is very interesting, but with better gameplay adjustments and improvements, it can be way better.”
- “The most important value delivered by the developers in this game is in the puzzle and combat mechanics.”
- “Base gameplay includes a solid stealth mechanism, but it is not optimized well.”
- “One of the factors that made me somewhat dislike it was the combat mechanics; maybe because I expected it to be more like stealth hack and slash.”
- “And about the combat, it's very bad mechanics.”
- “Gameplay can also be better in terms of combat and movement.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
30%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive 2.5D design, which effectively combines modern lighting and a subtle cyberpunk aesthetic, creating a visually stunning and believable sci-fi world. Reviewers consistently rate the graphics around 8 to 8.5 out of 10, highlighting their beauty and ability to capture a futuristic vibe without overwhelming the player.
- “The cyberpunk aesthetic is present without being overwhelming; the graphics are gorgeous, and the world feels coherent with a touch of realism that is appreciated for a sci-fi story.”
- “Great graphics that perfectly capture a futuristic vibe.”
- “The 2.5D graphics are impressive, enhanced by modern lighting that gives a futuristic feel.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The visual style feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Textures are low resolution, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally praised for its futuristic and cyberpunk themes, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and building tension during gameplay. However, some users noted a lack of variation, particularly in low bass tracks that can be disorienting during puzzle-solving, and felt that the flashback music moments were underwhelming. Overall, the background music is well-executed, adapting to various emotional states throughout the game.
- “All I can say is the background music is well delivered in any situation, so the tension is properly built up while playing the game.”
- “When we need to be relaxed, stressed, or pressured, it's all depicted well by the presence of a cyberpunk-themed music.”
- “The audio, BGM, and SFX create a good futuristic feel, although I would suggest more variation, as sometimes the low bass music made me dizzy while solving puzzles.”
- “The flashback music moments feel lacking.”
- “The audio, BGM, and SFX feel futuristic, but there needs to be more variation; sometimes it made me dizzy when solving puzzles with low bass music.”
- “While the background music is well delivered in any situation, it could use more variation to enhance the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive depiction of a cyberpunk city set in Southeast Asia, which resonates well with players and enhances their overall experience.
- “I played this game to experience the concept of a cyberpunk city atmosphere in Southeast Asia, and I really love it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development received a score of 7.5/10, indicating a generally positive reception. Reviewers appreciated the character design, suggesting that while it is strong, there may be areas for further depth or complexity in the characters' growth and narratives.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including persistent bugs and problems with loading, particularly related to the Steam overlay.
- “The game is still buggy and often gets stuck at loading due to the Steam overlay.”
- “Frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I experience constant lag and instability, which ruins the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users are requesting improvements in the game's optimization, indicating that they feel the current performance could be enhanced.
- “The game desperately needs optimization; performance issues are ruining the experience.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it lags even on high-end hardware.”
- “Optimization is a major issue; the frame rate drops make it almost unplayable.”