Republique

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 518 reviews
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  • graphics
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Metamorphosis refines and improves Republique's approach to stealth and storytelling
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"Republique is a single-player horror stealth game, offering an interesting plot, excellent gameplay, and awesome visuals. The game's massive Fall 2018 update includes gamepad support, new costumes for the main character Hope, engine upgrade, and numerous bug fixes, enhancing the unique atmosphere for a more immersive experience."

  • iPad
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  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
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  • Play​station 4
  • Steam Deck
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Play​Station
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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 518 reviews
story150 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Great storytelling and unique gameplay that keeps players engaged.
  • High-quality voice acting and immersive atmosphere enhance the experience.
  • Interesting mechanics involving camera control and stealth elements.
  • Clunky controls and pathfinding issues can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • The story becomes convoluted and unsatisfying in the later episodes.
  • Lack of meaningful consequences for being caught by enemies reduces tension.
  • story442 mentions

    The story of "Republique" is a complex and engaging narrative set in a dystopian world, praised for its rich world-building and character development. While many players appreciate the depth and intrigue of the plot, some find it convoluted and reliant on collectibles for full comprehension, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction, particularly with the ending. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point of the game, though opinions vary on its execution and coherence throughout the episodes.

    • “Storytelling is incredible, well written, and most importantly, the developers did research to write this game's story.”
    • “The story in Republique is great and really makes you think about the characters and the things they're saying.”
    • “The story is rich and immersive, the characters are full of life and personality, and the narrative is brilliant.”
    • “The story goes from being mysterious to just confusing if you don't read every single collectible or go look for explanations on forums.”
    • “The plot of the game is never fully resolved and the ending is just bad.”
    • “Unfortunately, I was left confused and dissatisfied with the story of the game.”
  • gameplay291 mentions

    The gameplay of "République" is characterized by its unique mechanics that blend point-and-click elements with stealth, allowing players to control the protagonist's movements through a series of fixed camera perspectives. While the initial mechanics and atmosphere are engaging, many players find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic, with issues such as clunky controls and frustrating camera auto-switching detracting from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its compelling story and artistic presentation, making it a mixed but intriguing experience for fans of narrative-driven stealth games.

    • “Interesting initial mechanics coupled with a mysterious setting makes for very good first impressions.”
    • “A very engaging stealth game that, through clever mechanics, makes the player out to be an omnipresence with a limited ability to help an escaped teenager navigate the corridors of the heavily monitored compound.”
    • “The gameplay is unique, the story compelling, and while most of the characters are 2-dimensional there's enough tension and storytelling to make you brush past that.”
    • “Unfortunately the writing is subpar, the gameplay loop gets old rather fast and becomes a chore, and most of the writing follows the 'and then' path instead of 'because of that'.”
    • “The stealth gameplay in general is by far the weakest part.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and boring.”
  • graphics84 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many praising the beautiful aesthetic and immersive environments that enhance the dystopian atmosphere. While some users noted graphical bugs and animation issues, particularly on certain platforms, the remastered visuals are considered impressive for a mobile port, with several reviewers rating the graphics highly. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its originality and effectiveness in complementing the game's narrative and mechanics.

    • “The visuals (never mind the Unity engine), the environments, and the sounds do create the immersive dystopian landscape.”
    • “It has gameplay and story elements that I’ve never seen in a game before, and the remastered graphics are astonishing, even by today’s standards.”
    • “Engaging story, great atmosphere, tense stealth gameplay, pretty graphics even for a mobile port, performance is terrific and amazing voice acting.”
    • “There are also some graphical bugs and issues (at least on Mac) in some areas, where certain things that should be transparent, or particles are instead large black squares (smoke, water, etc).”
    • “Many bugs, graphics that bug out, features like upgrading that are essentially useless, and clunky, stupidly easy and repetitive gameplay with horrible enemy AI, all of which paint a picture of a game that remains underdeveloped, to say the least.”
    • “This game is rather clunky, graphics are good... but that's the only damn thing.”
  • music36 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance immersion and build tension, while some felt the soundtrack could have been more engaging beyond the title track. Overall, the soundtrack is described as subtle and stirring, complementing the game's visuals and voice acting effectively, making it a noteworthy aspect of the experience. However, expectations for a more impressive soundtrack were noted by several users.

    • “Much of the tension is created by music and the use of professional voice actors is also worth pointing out.”
    • “The soundtrack, the characters, the voice acting are all mind boggling with the amount of clear effort that has been put into it.”
    • “Immersive thrillers, be it a game or movie, always benefit greatly from quality auditory components, and Republique has its music right where and how it needs to be.”
    • “Actually, I was expecting more from the soundtrack because besides the title track, I wasn't impressed nor much involved by the music in-game.”
    • “Actually, I was expecting more from the soundtrack because besides the title track, I wasn't impressed nor much involved by the music in-game.”
    • “The soundtrack, the characters, the voice acting are all mind-boggling with the amount of clear effort that has been put into it.”
  • atmosphere32 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its oppressive and dystopian tone, enhanced by excellent sound design and lighting. Players appreciate the rich environments and engaging voice acting, which contribute to a tense and immersive experience, particularly in the early episodes. While the gameplay may be simplistic, the atmospheric elements stand out as a defining feature, making it highly recommended for fans of considered, stealth-based gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere is what makes it great, with nice looking environments and voiceovers for most of the loot and puzzle items.”
    • “Engaging story, great atmosphere, tense stealth gameplay, pretty graphics even for a mobile port, performance is terrific and amazing voice acting.”
    • “Developers have sought to create an oppressive and dystopian atmosphere and they have done very well with it.”
    • “It just has a weird tone and atmosphere and is unlike anything I have played before.”
    • “While the puzzles and stealth gameplay are pretty simplistic, I think what stands out the most to me is the atmosphere and the characters.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of Republique is generally well-received, especially following the 2018 patch that improved performance and added controller support. While the game is a mobile port, it boasts enhanced graphic fidelity compared to its iOS version, though some users note that the PC version feels less optimized and retains a port-like quality. Despite these concerns, the game's performance is described as terrific, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and gameplay experience.

    • “Engaging story, great atmosphere, tense stealth gameplay, pretty graphics even for a mobile port, performance is terrific and amazing voice acting.”
    • “Somewhat less than average engine optimization for PC; feels noticeably like a port.”
    • “Republique is a mobile port stealth game that came from iOS, but don’t worry about that because it is fairly optimized and the graphic fidelity is bumped significantly against the iOS counterpart.”
    • “2018 patch, performance is a lot better and now supports controller.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the engaging lore, collectibles, and exploration opportunities that enhance replay value, others find it lacking, with minimal incentive to revisit after the initial playthrough. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those who enjoy collecting and exploring, but may not satisfy players seeking substantial replay incentives.

    • “Albeit the ending wasn't as expected, it doesn't take away from what a packaged deal this is, with its lore, tapes, eavesdropping abilities, etc. This game has great replayability and will keep you occupied for a good time. I finished it within 20 hours, and that was without exploring the world greatly.”
    • “There are a lot of fun collectibles, which give the game more replay value, and the semi-open environment provides the opportunity for some exploration.”
    • “This game has great replayability and will keep you occupied for a good time.”
    • “The game is entertaining, somewhat unique, but it has basically no replay value whatsoever, except from the usual 'I'll read this book again after a year' angle.”
    • “There are a lot of fun collectibles, which gives the game more replay value, and the semi-open environment provides the opportunity for some exploration.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is generally positive, with some users noting occasional bugs but also highlighting significant improvements and polishing in the port. While some glitches may occur, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “The game can get buggy, but the concept of not even knowing who you are or why you're helping hope gets under my skin in a good way.”
    • “Time freezes and you can hop to any nearby camera up to a certain distance from the girl - you can go pretty far and scout stuff out that way.”
    • “I didn't encounter any other glitches; there's been an obvious amount of polishing on this port, and the game is better for it.”
  • character development6 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its strong writing and effective voice acting, contributing to an engaging narrative. The character designs are noted as impressive, complementing the beautifully rendered environments and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The voice acting, character development, and writing were good overall.”
    • “The character designs are great, the environments are beautifully rendered, and the gameplay keeps you on your toes.”
    • “Nice controls, great textures, character design, stories, and level design.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the stealth mechanics can feel slow and time-consuming, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the need for multiple playthroughs to fully understand the story adds to the sense of grind, making it less appealing for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “Although it's fun to hack stuff around and have guards cursing while they are locked behind doors, oftentimes the stealth is way too slow and grindy, costing too much time for the little amount of fun you have.”
    • “You must be a completionist and replay the game more than once, which is tedious, to really understand what the hell is going on.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is praised for effective marketing that successfully promoted its sales, although some users noted the presence of less serious advertisements for indie games. Overall, the game's quality ultimately overshadowed any minor concerns regarding its promotional tactics.

  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, characterized by great voice acting and clever nods to other indie titles, which adds an endearing touch to its dystopian setting. Players appreciate how the humor complements the overall experience, particularly for game collectors.

    • “The voice acting and humor is great, and the developer's in-game nods to other indie darlings are endearing.”
    • “Dystopian feel, humor, and for a game collector, it works.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game features several genuine shocking twists and heartbreaking moments that evoke strong emotional responses from players, enhancing the overall narrative experience.

    • “There are a couple of genuine shocking twists and even a few heartbreaking moments.”
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Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

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Play time

16hMedian play time
19hAverage play time
15-40hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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