RePete
- March 9, 2016
- Luke Godfrey
Get on SteamRePete is a pixel art puzzle platformer where you play as Pete, who can loop back in time to assist his past self in solving problems, gathering gems, and reaching new heights. The game features four worlds, each introducing new gameplay elements, with over 60 challenging levels designed to test your ability to work with your past self. Help Pete collect gems and navigate through time to conquer each level.
Reviews
- The game features unique puzzle platforming mechanics that involve cooperating with past versions of yourself, adding a creative twist to gameplay.
- The art and animation are well-designed, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.
- It offers a large number of levels that become increasingly challenging, providing a good value for the price.
- Many levels are poorly designed, with issues like blind jumps and frustrating controls that detract from the overall experience.
- The music is repetitive and can become annoying, leading some players to turn it off after a short time.
- The graphics are bland and lack the polish seen in similar games, making the visual experience feel amateurish.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice soundtrack and humor, others find it annoying and reminiscent of 80s NES games, leading them to turn it off after a short time.
“It runs very well, has a nice soundtrack, and has some humor.”
“Annoying music that resembles NES games from the 80s; I had to turn the music off after a few minutes.”
“The only downside I really found was the music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being bland and almost amateurish, lacking the visual appeal found in more polished titles like "The Misadventures of Winterbottom." Overall, the visuals do not meet the expectations set by higher-quality games.
“The graphics are pretty bland, almost amateurish - nothing comparable to the gorgeous visuals of Misadventures of Winterbottom, for example.”
“The character models look outdated and lack detail, making it hard to feel immersed in the game world.”
“The environments are uninspired and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring unique puzzle platforming mechanics that encourage experimentation and problem-solving. Players appreciate the challenge of being stuck on levels, as it fosters creativity in finding solutions without relying on external help.
“This is an extremely fun game that offers unique puzzle platforming mechanics.”
“On at least two occasions, I was completely stuck on a level without any idea how to proceed, which was great because it meant I had to play around with the mechanics until I found a solution (no online walkthroughs, obviously).”
“On at least two occasions, I was completely stuck on a level without any idea how to proceed, which was frustrating because it meant I had to play around with the mechanics until I found a solution (no online walkthroughs, obviously).”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a well-executed performance and enjoyable soundtrack, complemented by a touch of humor that adds to the overall experience.
“It runs very well, has a nice soundtrack, and includes some great humor.”
