ReSetna

About

ReSetna is an action-adventure with fast-paced combat and intense battles set in a fractured, post-apocalyptic world. Fight through hordes of corrupted machines, upgrade your abilities, traverse treacherous environments and explore to uncover the truth of what happened. In a world where organic life has long since perished, ReSetna is awakened by APEX AI to confront the growing threat of the my…

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Tight platforming and epic boss fights provide a fresh and engaging experience.
The unique chip-based upgrade system allows for diverse playstyles and adds depth to character progression.
The game features beautiful visuals and an immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack.

Controls can be unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating moments during combat and platforming.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems that hinder the overall experience.
Lack of clear information regarding items and quests can lead to confusion and aimless backtracking.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The game's story is described as intriguing and thought-provoking, though it is often conveyed through codex entries and can feel minimal or unclear at times. While some players appreciate the atmospheric and immersive storytelling, others find the gameplay to be the primary focus, with the narrative serving more as a backdrop. Overall, the story adds depth to the experience, but it may not be the standout feature for everyone.
- “It has fast-paced combat, beautiful visuals, and a thought-provoking story.”
- “Overall, Resetna is a true masterpiece in the metroidvania genre, offering everything fans of the genre could want – precise combat, challenging platforming, fantastic atmosphere, and a gripping story.”
- “Every area feels distinct and immersive, with great environmental storytelling.”
- “The in-game story is very minimal and, honestly, doesn't make a whole lot of sense.”
- “While the story is, in my opinion, the weakest aspect, it's not a major detractor for this type of game.”
- “The story is mostly told through codex entries you pick up as you play the game.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, engaging combat mechanics, and enjoyable platforming, with bosses being a standout feature. While the core mechanics and upgrade systems are solid and reminiscent of well-regarded titles, some players noted issues with stiffness in attack mechanics, awkward pacing, and a confusing hacking system. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with depth and fun challenges, though it could benefit from further polish in certain areas.
- “The base mechanics keep the combat interesting and the bosses are the highlight of the game.”
- “The gameplay is genuinely fun, the controls are intuitive and enjoyable, and the combat is tense and challenging, encouraging you to master it without becoming frustrating.”
- “While it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it delivers exactly what I was hoping for—tight gameplay, satisfying progression, and a world that pulls me in.”
- “Attack mechanics feel stiff—strangely, the sword seemed more fluid in the demo.”
- “My biggest complaint would be with some of the combat and traversal mechanics, which can be on the rough side and feel like they could use a bit more time and polish.”
- “It's just unfortunate that it is hampered by some lacking UI/UX, awkward pacing, a simple narrative clouded by obtuse world lore, and a couple of frustrating boss fights/gameplay sequences.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The atmosphere of "resetna" is widely praised for its unique and immersive qualities, blending a beautifully crafted visual style with a dark sci-fi soundtrack that enhances the experience. Reviewers highlight the game's cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic setting, which, along with effective sound design, creates a captivating environment that draws players into its world. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal as a metroidvania title.
- “The atmosphere is unique and the visuals really give a unique vibe.”
- “From the very first moments, you’ll notice how much effort has gone into creating a beautiful visual style, which, combined with the perfect dark sci-fi soundtrack, immerses you in an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere & visuals: the cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic setting is beautifully done.”
- “The atmosphere of the area fits with the game with its design.”
- “As for the areas, the background music also contributes to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The background is not that intrusive and distracting, while all the background noise and sound effects (e.g. sound of steps when walking, enemy sounds, engines running, etc.) are what draws you deeper into the game's entire atmosphere.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the immersive experience, with a fantastic soundtrack that complements the dark sci-fi visuals and engages players throughout various biomes. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric quality of the background music, which is both subtle and intense during key moments, such as boss fights. Overall, the sound design significantly contributes to the game's captivating atmosphere, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay.
- “The world really pulls you in, thanks in large part to the excellent soundtrack and sound design.”
- “From the very first moments, you’ll notice how much effort has gone into creating a beautiful visual style, which, combined with the perfect dark sci-fi soundtrack, immerses you in an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “The soundtracks in the background of each biome were very engaging and great at the same time.”
- “As for the areas, the background music also contributes to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The first Croatian metroidvania, it features fun combat, parkour, and nostalgic, mesmerizing music that reminds me of certain areas in Metroid Prime and Dead Cells.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique atmosphere and beautiful visuals, particularly in the cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic setting. While the art design and modern graphics enhance the experience, some users have reported technical issues, such as crashes on high-end PCs and minor gameplay glitches related to hitboxes and character movement. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some performance concerns.
- “The atmosphere is unique and the visuals really give a unique vibe.”
- “Atmosphere & visuals: the cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic setting is beautifully done.”
- “Graphically the game is beautiful artwork but there are some annoying things I noticed like the hitboxes on spikes (environment damage) and then sometimes you walk off a ledge and the character is walking up an invisible ramp.”
- “It's crashing on fairly high-end PCs - it should not with these graphics on really old PCs.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent UI glitches that render text unreadable and occasional map freezes that require a workaround to resolve. While players can complete the game, the presence of numerous bugs and pacing problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “UI glitches frequently cause text to jumble into an unreadable mess.”
- “The map occasionally freezes, leaving you stuck—unless you place and delete a shard, which somehow fixes it.”
- “Yes, you can play the game from start to end credits, but the game is bug-ridden and has serious pacing issues.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, even on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck at maximum settings. Users commend the graphics and animations, highlighting the effective optimization as a significant strength.
- “Performance & optimization: runs smoothly, even on Steam Deck at max settings.”
- “Good graphics/performance, solid animations.”
- “However, the game struggles where it matters most—performance.”
- “Huge props for the optimization!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it is engaging and well-designed, preventing it from feeling tedious or overly simplistic. Thoughtful game mechanics enhance the overall experience, making grinding feel rewarding rather than a chore.