Reset 1-1

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"Reset 1-1" is an action-packed RPG platformer that takes you back to the classic games of the late 80s and early 90s. Battle through hordes of demons and face gigantic bosses in your quest for a new beginning in a post-apocalyptic world. With various weapons to choose from, engaging gameplay, and a challenging difficulty level, this game is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.

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

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Simple graphics and challenging gameplay evoke a nostalgic retro feel, reminiscent of the NES era.
The game features a unique mechanic where the world loses color and the music slows down with each death, adding an interesting twist to the gameplay.
For a low price, it offers a decent amount of charm and fun, especially for fans of classic platformers.

Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making the platforming experience frustrating and difficult.
The game suffers from poor visual quality, especially when played in fullscreen, which can be unpleasant for players.
The gameplay is short and lacks depth, with many players feeling it doesn't offer enough content or replay value.

graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
45%
20%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro pixel art style and its nostalgic appeal, while others criticize it as intentionally poor and tasteless. Many users noted that the visuals degrade after repeated deaths, leading to a frustrating experience, and the overall execution is often compared unfavorably to classic games from the 1980s and 1990s. Additionally, issues such as clunky controls and fullscreen display problems further detract from the visual experience.
- “The developers at the time did the best with the technology they had to make artwork as good as it could be.”
- “The levels are well constructed with the detailed pixel graphics and very nice use of colors...”
- “Soon it appeared that this game has not only a cool graphic, but not a bad platform style gameplay with some interesting feature - the more you die the less color the world has.”
- “But clunky control, odd choice of checkpoint location (a bit far from boss where you have to fight a few enemies on the way) and degrading graphic/audio if you die many times (without option to disable this) ruin the fun.”
- “These guys tried to copy the technical limitations of the 1990s but failed because their artwork looks worse.”
- “If you die too often the graphics become pale and the music slows down, so it feels like you are watching a slow motion or as if you are having a frame rate drop.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm and upbeat nature, while others criticize the mechanic that slows down the music and drains color from the visuals each time the player dies, leading to a frustrating experience. While the soundtrack is noted as beautiful and enjoyable by some, the overall impact of the death mechanic detracts from the enjoyment for many, resulting in a less favorable perception of the music in the context of gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Every time you die, the music gets slower and the screen loses color a bit.”
- “I like this mechanic of the game where the more you die, the music gets slower and the screen slowly turns more and more grey.”
- “What is the goal...? Why does the game's music slow down and color drain permanently each time you die with no way of resetting?”
- “It literally ruins the soundtrack with that mechanic; the graphics too. You just end up playing a black and white game with horrible music 90% of the time.”
- “If you die too often, the graphics become pale and the music slows down, so it feels like you are watching a slow motion or as if you are having a frame rate drop or something.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The gameplay of "Reset 1-1" features simple graphics and a retro platforming style reminiscent of C64 games, with mechanics that include a challenging double jump and a unique feature where the world loses color and music slows down as players die. However, many reviewers criticize the overall mechanics as generic and lacking depth, with a focus on repetitive actions like jumping and defeating bosses, leading to a mixed reception regarding its engagement and enjoyment.
- “Soon it appeared that this game has not only a cool graphic, but not a bad platform style gameplay with some interesting feature - the more you die the less color the world has.”
- “90 minutes-ish of gameplay, just a bit of precision platforming with rough but engaging combat.”
- “I like this mechanic of the game where the more you die, the music gets slower and the screen slowly turns more and more grey.”
- “The game mechanics are just not good; I recommend against this game and advise you to play something fun instead.”
- “There is no story behind the gameplay, just jump, kill, and beat the boss.”
- “Gameplay is too generic.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the game's story, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence. While some appreciate a moral about perseverance, others criticize the absence of a meaningful narrative or backstory, suggesting that the gameplay does not effectively support any overarching story. Overall, the consensus is that the story is weak and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I didn't get the story, if there even was one, but the rest makes up for it.”
- “Where's the backstory?”
- “There is no story behind the gameplay, just jump / kill / beat the boss.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and crashes. The overall low-quality polish contributes to a frustrating experience, detracting from gameplay.
- “The game freezes and crashes frequently.”
- “Due to the buggy and low-quality polish, the experience is severely impacted.”
- “Overall, the game is quite buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of boss battles tedious due to a shared energy bar for attacks and dodges, which depletes quickly and takes time to refill. This mechanic often leaves players vulnerable to boss attacks, leading to frustration during encounters.
- “Boss battles are tedious because you share an energy bar for attacks and dodges, which decreases with each action. If it runs out, it takes a while to refill, leaving you vulnerable to boss attacks since you can't dodge anymore.”

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