RETOOLED

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RETOOLED is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Swarm Creations and was released on September 25, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Put your combat skills to the test in this fast paced FPS. Resist and rebel against a rogue AI, will you conquer and reclaim or perish? Forged to challenge your skills in a fast, fluid movement shooter. While facing a rogue AI and hordes of robots in a single player story. Fight in increasingly complex arenas while continuously expanding your arsenal.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features polished gameplay with satisfying movement mechanics and a diverse selection of weapons, encouraging players to utilize different strategies.
Bunnyhopping and fast-paced action create an exhilarating experience, rewarding players for mastering movement and agility.
The UI, sound design, and overall presentation are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

Enemy and level design is somewhat limited, with certain enemies feeling overly repetitive and frustrating to engage with.
The final boss fight is considered unfair and lacks clarity regarding its mechanics, leading to frustration for players.
The requirement to restart from the beginning upon death can be punishing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The gameplay is characterized by polished movement mechanics and satisfying weapon use, creating an enjoyable shooting experience despite some limitations in level and enemy design. Players appreciate the streamlined ammo system and the challenge posed by varied enemy classes, though some mechanics, like the lava and boss fights, received criticism. Overall, the game offers an intense and engaging gameplay loop, though a more forgiving checkpoint system would enhance the experience.
- “The gameplay feels reasonably good and polished.”
- “Really fun game with tight movement mechanics that feel responsive and fun to use, weapons that are satisfying to use, and a lot of varied enemies that challenge you and force you to use core mechanics in different ways.”
- “Each enemy class reacts to your actions differently, adding an element of unpredictability and challenge to the gameplay.”
- “I will just say that I did not enjoy the lava mechanic, and the boss fight did not feel particularly engaging.”
- “The game mainly explains a gun's mechanics in a text box when you pick it up, and I think it would've been nice to have sections that force players to use a gun's mechanics before they can move on.”
- “A checkpoint system or more forgiving respawn mechanics would have been welcome.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story of Retooled revolves around a fast-paced battle against a rogue AI and relentless robots, providing an intense backdrop for the action. However, some players find certain gameplay elements, like the jump pad mechanic, to be unclear, potentially hindering the narrative flow.
- “Retooled is a game that promises fast-paced action, intense combat, and a storyline centered around battling a rogue AI and waves of relentless robots.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's replayability due to the presence of various challenges, collectibles, and an additional game mode featuring enemy hordes, which encourages continued engagement and exploration.
- “There are challenges to complete and collectibles to find, as well as an additional game mode where you fight hordes of enemies, which I haven't beaten yet but will, further increasing replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes in each playthrough keeps me coming back for more.”
- “With multiple character builds and strategies to explore, every run feels fresh and exciting.”
- “There are challenges to complete and collectibles to get, as well as an additional game mode where you fight hordes of enemies, which I haven't beaten yet but will, further increasing replay value.”
- “The game feels repetitive after a few playthroughs, and the lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side quests don't offer much variety.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with the soundtrack being described as a standout feature that enhances the fast-paced gameplay. However, some players feel that the game's mechanics do not match the intensity of the heavy metal music, leading to a disconnect between the audio and the action.
- “The soundtrack is a real banger, which is one of the most important things to nail in this kind of game.”
- “It's always those games that call themselves fast-paced and blast heavy metal music at you, but your character runs like they're on the moon and switches weapons and fires them like a geriatric.”