Respawn Man

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Respawn Man is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Evan (Solidplasma) Peiperl and was released on December 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "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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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Super fun concept that blends platforming and puzzle challenges effectively.
The game features responsive controls and a good difficulty curve, making it enjoyable and challenging.
Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support, allowing for community-created content and extended gameplay.

Controls can be frustrating, with issues like jump inputs being unresponsive and leading to cheap deaths.
Graphics and visuals are lackluster, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is short and lacks depth in level design, making it feel repetitive and not very satisfying to complete.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while it introduces interesting mechanics like trampolines and fans, the core platforming feels lackluster and can lead to frustrating jump input issues. The late-game "zombie mode" mechanic exacerbates existing level design flaws, often resulting in tedious gameplay that requires long waits to progress. 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 often forces you to wait for long stretches of time before you can complete the next step of a puzzle.”
- “This zombie mechanic is especially annoying on the last level of the main game, which is extremely tedious (rather than complex).”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and nostalgic qualities, reminiscent of old 32-bit gaming, enhancing the overall experience of the platformer and puzzle challenges. However, some players note that the music can become repetitive after a while, as it loops every 2-3 minutes. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's fun and addictive nature.
- “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.”
- “A addictive puzzle platformer with great music and level creators.”
- “The in-game music is around 2-3 minutes and loops when finished.”
- “The in-game music is around 2-3 minutes long and loops when finished.”
- “Music gets repetitive after a while.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally considered lackluster and poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Many users describe the visuals as "meh" and highlight issues with sound and controls, suggesting that while the game may be enjoyable, its graphical presentation leaves much to be desired.
- “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!”
- “The visuals are a little lackluster, and the controls are a bit annoying sometimes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly frustrating, especially in the final level, where the repetitive tasks feel tedious rather than engaging or complex.
- “This zombie mechanic is especially annoying on the last level of the main game, which is extremely tedious (rather than complex).”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a charming story that incorporates humor and rhyme, adding a whimsical touch to the narrative.
- “This game has a neat little story with a bit of hilarity and rhyme.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that players have experienced some glitches during gameplay, suggesting that stability may be an issue, though the extent and impact of these glitches vary among users.