RESEQUENCED

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RESEQUENCED is a single player role playing shooter game. It was developed by Based On The Play and was released on April 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

While investigating the mysterious disappearance of her parents, a college student's DNA is modified. RESEQUENCED is an third-person open-world adventure game, now available in Early Access on Steam, and coming to Mac, PS4 and Xbox One in 2019.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story13 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story and interesting character dynamics, particularly between the protagonist and her AI companion, which adds depth to the gameplay.
There is a significant amount of character customization available, allowing players to enjoy dressing up the main character with various outfits and accessories.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and addressing bugs, which shows their commitment to improving the overall experience.

The combat system is clunky and unpolished, making it frustrating for players, with issues such as poor aiming mechanics and lackluster enemy AI.
Many technical problems persist, including bugs, frame rate drops, and awkward animations, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The user interface and controls can be unintuitive, leading to confusion during gameplay, especially with the auto-targeting system and navigation.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, while others criticize its presentation and execution. Many appreciate the potential of the storyline and character relationships, but feel that it suffers from issues like clunky voice acting, lack of depth in character development, and a linear narrative. Overall, while the story has its merits, it often struggles to maintain player interest due to various flaws in delivery and pacing.
- “I can't pinpoint where it happened, but somewhere along the way my reaction shifted from cringe to oddly endeared, and I found myself caring about the story.”
- “I was hopeful that this game would be good, as the story/concept is fantastic.”
- “It's a great story with beautiful scenery and high-quality voice acting.”
- “But, so far even the story is uninspiring and hard to focus on due to the lazy voice acting.”
- “The story is way too simple; you start out in a horror movie cabin in the intro, then get teleported to space for the tutorial where you get your superpowers and an irritating AI attached to your HUD, then get teleported to the Middle East.”
- “At first, it seemed quite interesting learning that your parents were top agents in a secret council, but that part of the story wasn’t developed as much as I would have liked, and there wasn’t enough backstory developing her parents’ characters.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with players noting a fast-paced experience that feels unbalanced and hindered by cumbersome controls and interface issues. While the game offers a visually appealing environment and a variety of mechanics, many find the gameplay to be overly simplistic, relying on collect-a-thon elements and fetch quests. Despite these drawbacks, some players appreciate the community engagement and potential for improvement during early access.
- “What can I say? It's just a fun, relaxing ARPG with sci-fi DNA mod weapons, as well as standard gun weapons. The game mechanics and inventory menus are hassle-free, and the community and developer relations are civil. I can't see not recommending this game.”
- “The first impressions of the game were really good, with nice character modeling and a kind of open world that allows you to walk freely without any movement problems, which is a common issue in many games like this one.”
- “The controls are a bit clumsy, but after a while of gameplay, they become absolutely manageable.”
- “But the overt wiggle of the main character is demeaningly 'high school', and the game suffers from a combination of Unity engine limitations and some decidedly cumbersome user interface choices that really detract from the gameplay, such as requiring double buttons/keys for anything of significance you do.”
- “It's pretty and it's stylish, but the weak game mechanics are very simple collect-a-thon and fetch quests.”
- “There have been numerous updates since I have completed the game, which has made the game more difficult, but there remain flaws in the combat mechanics.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the diversity and sharp visuals, while others criticize inconsistencies and outdated elements reminiscent of older games. Although there are notable graphical issues and framerate problems, many find the overall aesthetic pleasing, especially in open-world settings. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “I enjoyed the open world and semi-open world concepts along with the visuals of this game the most, and as soon as the patch for polishing up on the actions, events, and the relativity between the player character and the NPCs is available, I will be downloading that patch ASAP.”
- “Clear HUD (if a bit tiny), nice sharp graphics, and ran reasonably well for the most part.”
- “The graphics are where the game really stands out and you can appreciate the work that has gone into this.”
- “I can overlook the inconsistent visuals, where you'll be playing a high-res character in a cartoony world fighting against low-poly soldiers from the PS2 era.”
- “The game constantly crashed and the graphics, as well as controls, are awful.”
- “Graphics are okay, nothing special here; looks a bit like 2013.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a blend of absurdity and clever references, appealing to fans of shows like The X-Files and games like Borderlands. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including quirky AI behavior and amusing bugs, which add a lighthearted touch without significantly impacting gameplay. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a playful tone.
- “If you like the X-Files, ridiculous puns and humor, and dressing up ladies, then this is the game for you.”
- “In terms of the script, there is quite a bit of humor and references to other games; for example, Rhett (your AI companion in your head) sounds very much like Claptrap from Borderlands.”
- “At least the bugs in this one can't be taken seriously, most of them being funny and not affecting the playability at all.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs, including erratic character movement, inconsistent terrain, and unresponsive controls, particularly during combat. However, players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to reported issues, indicating ongoing support and potential for improvement, especially given its early access status.
- “When playing, however, movement flings the character with absurd acceleration, environments have inconsistent and buggy terrains, and invisible walls. Most controls won't work while moving, weapon and attack animations constantly freeze, preventing you from doing anything else, and the auto-aim constantly snaps onto objects or incorrect targets and won't release to let you aim manually.”
- “Game is somehow buggy, but the good part is: if you face a problem and report it to the developer, they listen carefully and fix it. This is not an abandoned game by the developer.”
- “There are some bugs and glitches, but hey, this is early access! I'm sure the developers are working on it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and soothing qualities, particularly in levels like the cyberpunk city and desolate subway. Players appreciate the relaxing vibe despite it being an action RPG, along with a well-designed menu system and diverse costume options. While it may not appeal to everyone, its distinct atmosphere sets it apart from typical games.
- “Some of the levels are wonderfully atmospheric (i.e. the cyberpunk city and its unnervingly desolate subway).”
- “Constantly being updated, it gets better each time. I like this game for its soothing atmosphere, great menu system, and the options menu. It's an action RPG yet it's relaxing, not expensive, and has lots of costumes to loot.”
- “It's not a run-of-the-mill game; it has its own unique atmosphere. It may not be for everyone, but no game really suits everyone.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack and varied locations, though some note inconsistencies in sound levels. Voice acting is considered reasonable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Nice graphics, I like the music, the locations are good and varied.”
- “The soundtrack is just okay; some sounds are too loud while others are too quiet, making it inconsistent.”
- “The music lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the voice acting is reasonable, the music fails to enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game's levels are poorly optimized, featuring inadequate lighting that can lead to frustratingly long searches for markers.
- “You can end up walking around for hours in unoptimized levels with poor lighting, searching for markers.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to navigate through poorly designed environments.”
- “I often find myself lost in unoptimized areas that lack clear direction and visual cues.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that the variety of outfits and potential adjustments to difficulty could enhance the experience. The engaging story also contributes to the game's overall replay value, making it worthwhile to revisit.
- “The outfits are really nice, and with some revision, could make the game more challenging or easier, which might be a good idea for the long-term replay value.”
- “But worth it for its story and replayability.”