Replay: VHS is not dead

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Replay: VHS is not dead is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Team Replay and was released on July 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Replay: VHS is not dead is a puzzle/platform game, set in a movie-based universe. Record your characters' movements. Use the remote control powers to bend time. Change character and play again to combine their actions.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features clever and well-designed puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge for players.
The visuals and character design are appealing, with a charming retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The time manipulation mechanics allow for creative problem-solving, making the gameplay engaging and thought-provoking.

Controls can be imprecise and unresponsive at times, making it difficult to achieve the required timing for some puzzles.
The game's difficulty spikes can lead to frustration, especially when trying to achieve gold times or complete levels without guidance.
Rewinding actions can be cumbersome, as it often resets progress to the beginning of a sequence, leading to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *replay: vhs is not dead* is praised for its innovative mechanics and balanced challenge, making it enjoyable without becoming frustrating. While it features repetitive and trial-and-error elements, the engaging puzzles and colorful retro aesthetic contribute to its appeal as a standout indie puzzle game. Overall, players appreciate the unique premise and satisfying complexity of the gameplay experience.
- “If it was only up to the innovative mechanics, this would probably be slightly less commended; however, 'replay: vhs is not dead's biggest strength, and one of the reasons that it is one of the better indie gems of the puzzle genre, is its balance.”
- “While a challenging game, it never becomes aggravating enough to throw the gamepad out of the window, and the very repetitive and trial-and-error-heavy gameplay is in perfect equilibrium with the enjoyment that the numerous grey matter-twisters that are in store can give - with everything packaged in a colourful, retro bundle of fun, and for quite the price.”
- “Awesome nostalgic premise, unique gameplay will blow your mind with its satisfyingly complex puzzles, impressive fully featured campaign.”
- “That's not consequential per se during normal gameplay, but absolutely ruins an attempt for these ridiculous gold times.”
- “The game setting about shooting movies does not connect all that well with VHS or even how the game plays out with a timewarp kind of mechanic.”
- “If it was only up to the innovative mechanics, this would probably be slightly less commended; however, 'replay: vhs is not dead' biggest strength, and one of the reasons that it is one of the better indie gems of the puzzle genre, is its balance.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and simplicity, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing pixel visuals and art style. Overall, the audiovisuals are considered good for an indie title, complementing the game's creative concept and engaging puzzles.
- “The graphics are charming, the story is cute, and the puzzles clever in design.”
- “Very simple and to the point: great idea, great graphics, great sound.”
- “Nice art style, simple concept.”
- “The graphics are charming, the story is cute, and the puzzles are clever in design.”
- “The audiovisuals were okay for an indie title.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally fitting for its genre and setting, but players find the limited variety and repetitive tracks can become tiresome, especially when stuck in a level. While the soundtrack is deemed acceptable, many reviewers express a desire for a broader selection of songs to enhance the overall experience.
- “Having mentioned the controls, the other aspects of the game are good and functional - the sounds and the music are okay, and the pixel visuals are quite nice.”
- “A simple problem is that if you get stuck in a world, hearing the same song repeating endlessly grows tiring.”
- “Bearing in mind each movie's genre and setting, the songs are fitting enough, but they could have added more themes or variety by making each level more scenic.”
- “Ultimately, I don't think there's much wrong with the soundtrack, but I would have appreciated the addition of more songs.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a whimsical premise where the protagonist, Harvey, encounters a VHS rental store run by a captivating girl who transforms into a she-demon if tapes are returned in poor condition. While the backstory may be considered slightly absurd, the overall narrative is described as charming and cute, complemented by clever puzzle design.
- “In a slightly inane backstory, our hero Harvey discovers a VHS rental store run by a dazzling girl who turns into a she-demon if someone returns the tapes in less than mint condition.”
- “The graphics are charming, the story is cute, and the puzzles are clever in design.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the emotional depth of the game through impactful dialogue, intense battle sequences, and humorous moments, creating a well-rounded experience that resonates on multiple emotional levels.
- “The emotional dialogue truly resonated with me, making the characters feel incredibly real.”
- “The tense battles were not just about strategy; they were filled with raw emotion that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The combination of silly antics and heartfelt moments created a unique emotional rollercoaster that I didn't expect.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, particularly due to its engaging platforming mechanics that encourage players to revisit levels and improve their skills.
- “This game has excellent replayability; it's a fantastic platformer!”
- “The variety of levels and challenges keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally praise the character design and backgrounds, highlighting that they are well-executed and contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Overall, I'd say that the character design and backgrounds are all well done.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for its clever and accurate portrayal of the movie-making process, particularly in how it mimics the challenges of continuity and timing that filmmakers face, making it both relatable and entertaining.
- “It's hilariously accurate to the movie-making process, because you're trying to recall everyone's exact placement and timing, just like how continuity experts have to deal with multiple takes and edits.”

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Replay: VHS is not dead is a arcade platformer game.

Replay: VHS is not dead is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

Replay: VHS is not dead was released on July 9, 2015.

Replay: VHS is not dead was developed by Team Replay.

Replay: VHS is not dead has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Replay: VHS is not dead is a single player game.

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