Respawn Man
- December 21, 2015
- Evan (Solidplasma) Peiperl
Get on SteamIn "Respawn Man" , play as a hapless character who meets his end in various gruesome ways, only to use his corpses to solve puzzles and reach the end of over 30 levels. Listen to a retro soundtrack by the composer of VVVVVV, SoulEye, and try your hand at user-created levels on the Steam workshop. With a unique and darkly humorous twist on the platformer genre, Respawn Man offers hours of challenging gameplay and replayability.
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and unique concept that blends platforming and puzzle challenges effectively.
- Controls are generally responsive, and the game provides a satisfying challenge with its puzzles and mechanics.
- The inclusion of a level editor and Steam Workshop support adds replayability and community engagement.
- The game suffers from clunky controls and occasional input issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Graphics and visuals are lackluster, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The level design can feel repetitive and lacks complexity, resulting in a diminished sense of satisfaction upon completion.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while it introduces interesting mechanics like trampolines and fans, the core platforming feels lackluster and suffers from input issues. The late-game "zombie mode" mechanic exacerbates level design flaws, leading to tedious gameplay, particularly in the final level. Although the game is short, bonus levels and a level editor provide additional content for players seeking more engagement.
“The places this game shines most are its interesting game mechanics.”
“This is a very short game, but the bonus levels and level editor feature allow some extra gameplay time if you want more.”
“In each level, a new game mechanic is introduced, for example: trampolines, fans that push you around, poisons, and much more.”
“The mechanic wears thin pretty quickly, and although it's playable, your jump inputs are likely to get eaten quite a bit.”
“The 'zombie mode' mechanic is added late in the game, but it unfortunately makes the level design issues even more pronounced.”
“The zombie mechanic often forces you to wait for long stretches of time before you can complete the next step of a puzzle.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall experience with a nostalgic 32-bit vibe. However, some players note that the tracks can become repetitive over time, as they loop every 2-3 minutes. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the addictive nature of the puzzle platformer.
“Super fun concept and a great blend of platformer and puzzle challenges, music is boppin, awesome indie game!”
“I recommend this game to anyone who really wants to take a trip back to old 32-bit gaming and enjoy the catchy music and smooth difficulty curve level designs.”
“An addictive puzzle platformer with great music and level creators.”
“The in-game music is around 2-3 minutes long and loops when finished.”
“The music gets repetitive after a while.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting that they detract from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals are described as lackluster and in need of improvement, some players still find the game enjoyable despite these shortcomings.
“The visuals are a little lackluster, and the controls are a bit annoying sometimes.”
“A pretty weak title with poor graphics and middling execution.”
“Graphics, as well as sound, are really bad and the controls need some polishing, but you'll enjoy it anyways!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly frustrating, especially in the final level, where it feels tedious rather than challenging.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly tedious, taking away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The constant need to grind for resources becomes a major drag, overshadowing the fun elements of gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its charming and humorous elements, presented in a whimsical rhyming format that adds to its appeal.
“This game has a neat little story with a touch of hilarity and rhyme.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted occasional glitches during gameplay, suggesting that stability may be an issue, though some instances may be attributed to user error. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a mixed experience.
