REPLIKATOR

About

Replikator is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, set in an abandoned space science complex. As a mercenary, fight against hordes of robots and monsters while navigating procedurally generated rooms and traps. With meta progression, each death allows for permanent character and ship improvements, and players can choose from four unique characters, including a space raccoon.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+11

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and addictive gameplay loop with a variety of characters and weapons available from the start, allowing for diverse playstyles.
Quality of life features such as mid-run save and exit, fully rebindable keys, and a responsive control scheme enhance the overall experience.
The progression system is satisfying, with meaningful upgrades and a good balance of challenge that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from a lack of graphical configuration options and can be unplayable for some due to performance issues, including screen jittering.
Repetitive gameplay and a limited variety of enemies can lead to a feeling of monotony over time, diminishing long-term enjoyment.
Some design choices, such as being forced to die after defeating bosses for the first time, can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and solid mechanics, though it starts off slowly and lacks depth in content and innovation. Players appreciate the resource management and progression systems, as well as the dynamic combat, but note that the game feels somewhat dated and could benefit from additional polish and new features. Overall, while it may not offer anything groundbreaking, it provides a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
- “Mechanics are simple (but not the simplest) and work like a charm, the resource management between each map is fabulous, and the reward system for each floor is fine.”
- “The game will be remembered for its pleasant graphics, dynamic gameplay, and awesome soundtrack that makes destroying enemies even more fun.”
- “It has a good speed to its play and nice intensity that combine to make it just reliably fun, despite being pretty simple mechanically and fairly basic environmentally.”
- “Doesn't matter that you've multiple weapon unlocks when you're still playing with two weapons - no matter what they are - during the actual gameplay.”
- “This game offers nothing new to the genre and mechanics and graphics-wise, I would have believed it if the release date said 2010.”
- “In its actual state, the game is good but it still needs a lot of polishing and a lot more content together with new mechanics, etc.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The story in the game is described as somewhat minimal and not the main focus, with gameplay elements taking precedence. While there are narrative elements and optional lore pickups, the overall plot is light, which some players feel does not detract from the experience, as the gameplay and boss battles are more engaging.
- “During the mission, you can find terminals that also change your whole gameplay by giving your cubes to damage your artifacts, which will now have malfunctions and give you nightmares during the game.”
- “An actual story with optional lore pickups.”
- “Bit light on the plot and story, but it's not really to the game's detriment as the gameplay more than carries it.”
- “The story itself is not in the focus; the boss battles are.”
- “Replikator starts fairly decent with some blabla and a mission to investigate.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its intensity and suitability, enhancing the fast-paced action and gameplay experience. While some players note that the music can become repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that the synth music and new tracks introduced in the full build significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “An excellent, fast-paced, intense, crazy roguelite with a whole multitude of guns and perks supplemented with an incredible soundtrack.”
- “The music and action are practically unmatched.”
- “Tight controls and a killer soundtrack are even more reason to play this gem.”
- “The music can get a little repetitive after a while.”
- “The music feels uninspired and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of Sega Genesis titles, though they lack extensive configuration options, which may affect performance on older systems. While the visuals are pleasant and contribute to the dynamic gameplay, some reviewers noted that the animation could be improved and that the overall graphical quality feels outdated for a contemporary release.
- “The game will be remembered for its pleasant graphics, dynamic gameplay, and awesome soundtrack that makes destroying enemies even more fun.”
- “Graphics are fairly good, animation could use more love, but nothing beats the joy of finding a new weapon and demolishing rooms full of enemies in a heartbeat.”
- “Decent sound & graphics, a few characters for variety and a whole bunch of weapons and upgrades to be found.”
- “Not a lot of graphical configuration options to pick from (might be an issue on older/lower-end computers?).”
- “Graphics and art remind me of Sega Genesis games.”
- “I would have believed it if the release date said 2010, as the game offers nothing new to the genre and is lacking in mechanics and graphics.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing microstuttering, which may negatively impact players sensitive to performance issues, suggesting that while the control scheme itself isn't flawed, the overall performance needs improvement.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, 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 hardware.”
- “The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization patch, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Not for microstuttering sensitive people.”
- “I don't think it's a flaw in the control scheme per se, but a performance issue.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and amusing, contributing to its charm as a small roguelike experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “A small, funny roguelike that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is clever and keeps the gameplay light-hearted.”
- “I love how the jokes are woven into the gameplay, making every run a new adventure filled with laughs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is generally recommended, many users note that replayability is limited after defeating the final boss for the first time.
- “All in all, the game is worth the recommendation, but don't expect replayability after defeating the final boss for the first time.”