Revenge Of The Colon

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"Revenge of the Colon" is a humorous rhythm game where players manage a space fleet and battle to musical rhythms. The game features wacky characters, absurd power-ups, and strategic gameplay as you upgrade your ships and work to defeat the evil Rectum Rebellion. With catchy tunes and addictive gameplay, this is a lighthearted and entertaining addition to the rhythm game genre.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and original concept that combines body horror with humor, making for an entertaining experience.
The retro PS1-style graphics and sound design effectively create an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
Despite its slow pacing, the game can be oddly relaxing and provides moments of surprise and tension as players encounter bizarre objects.

The gameplay is repetitive and tedious, often requiring players to perform the same actions multiple times, which can lead to boredom.
Movement speed is painfully slow, making the experience feel dragged out and diminishing the impact of the horror elements.
The lack of clear objectives and the need to replay levels for different endings can be frustrating, as it feels like the game overstays its welcome.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
47%
29%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and tedious, lacking variety and depth. While some appreciate the unique concept and atmosphere, they criticize the mechanics as overly simplistic and monotonous, leading to a sense of boredom despite the game's intriguing premise. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, with calls for more engaging mechanics and a better balance between gameplay and narrative.
- “Nice mechanics, surprising concept, paradoxically - great atmosphere, brilliant music.”
- “I love the writing, the atmosphere, the gameplay, the sound design.”
- “A strange game, the gameplay is simple but quite attractive; the message the game gives is okay.”
- “A lot of the mechanics were really tedious.”
- “Gameplay is dogshit and while the graphics and humor are cool for how little content this game has, $7.99 is way too much. If it was $1 or $2, this review would be much less critical, but with the horrible gameplay and awful price tag, I just can't give this game a recommendation.”
- “Holy shit, the gameplay is so slow and repetitive.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The graphics of the game are praised for effectively capturing the nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, contributing to a unique atmosphere that enhances the psychological horror experience. While some players appreciate the retro style and its ability to evoke discomfort, others feel that the overall quality may not justify the game's price, especially given the gameplay issues. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, aligning well with the game's themes and intentions.
- “Captures that PS1 aesthetic pretty perfectly.”
- “The game uses old-school graphics, which works really well in this scenario, since going through a dark fleshy pixelated tunnel successfully creates a feeling of discomfort and claustrophobia that I feel we would not get with an anatomically accurate colon with RTX and all those other fancy graphical innovations.”
- “I think the retro aesthetic and texture on the models are perfectly fine, and toward the end there are some neat visuals as well.”
- “Gameplay is terrible, and while the graphics and humor are cool for how little content this game has, $7.99 is way too much. If it were $1 or $2, this review would be much less critical, but with the horrible gameplay and awful price tag, I just can't recommend this game.”
- “The game uses old-school graphics, which works really well in this scenario, since going through a dark, fleshy, pixelated tunnel successfully creates a feeling of discomfort and claustrophobia that I feel we would not get with an anatomically accurate colon with RTX and all those other fancy graphical innovations.”
- “Ps1 graphics are absolutely making a comeback in the retro indie fashion.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it captivating and filled with surprising twists, while others criticize it for lacking depth and emotional engagement. Many appreciate the backstory provided for characters, which adds context, but some feel the gameplay detracts from the overall narrative experience. Overall, the story is seen as decent and interesting, though it could benefit from better pacing and integration with gameplay.
- “The story was captivating, and the ending took me by surprise.”
- “The story is what reeled me in.”
- “The psychological aspect of the game and the story were decent; I kind of saw the first twist, but I didn't see the second one.”
- “The game play is very boring and tedious leading it to be hard to recommend, but I'm trying my best to get through it because I do like the story so far.”
- “I thought the game wasted a bit too much time; I wish it was cheaper and shorter because I didn't need to clean the bowel for 15 some minutes on each stage to get the immersion. If it was shorter, I would have the same experience with the story.”
- “I wish you balanced the gameplay length with the story a bit more; I felt like I was doing the same thing too much, but otherwise, interesting experience.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its oppressive and unsettling qualities, enhanced by brilliant music and effective sound design. Many reviewers appreciate the unique blend of atmospheric horror and retro aesthetics, creating an immersive experience despite some criticism regarding pacing and repetitive gameplay. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a distinctive and eerie atmosphere in a relatively short gaming experience.
- “This game is fantastic when it comes to atmosphere.”
- “I love the writing, the atmosphere, the gameplay, the sound design.”
- “The atmosphere is oppressive; you're up against a lot, so you kind of want to do your job and get the heck out of there.”
- “Because of the darkness in front of you and the windy sounds, the atmosphere is unsettling.”
- “While the isolation in the colon builds atmosphere, I don't think it was necessary to keep me there for so long between narrative progression.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and boring, with many players finding the mechanics and pacing slow and unengaging, especially in the early stages. However, some players note that the story and later gameplay improvements can make the experience worthwhile despite the initial grind.
- “The gameplay is very boring and tedious, leading it to be hard to recommend, but I'm trying my best to get through it because I do like the story so far.”
- “This game is dismal and tedious.”
- “While trying to gradually build a sense of dread, it just becomes tedious.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for its brilliance and ability to create an oppressive, unsettling atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. However, players have noted that all tracks are copyrighted, leading to issues with streaming and content creation. While the limited number of ambient tracks contributes to a chill yet spooky immersion, the repetitive nature of the gameplay can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Nice mechanics, surprising concept, paradoxically - great atmosphere, brilliant music.”
- “The game didn't have a lot of music, but the few ambient tracks that you used worked well for the game; it was kind of chill and spooky the entire way, so I think the immersion was fine.”
- “I streamed the game and received a bunch of copyright notices as all of the music is copyrighted and not streamer or YouTuber friendly.”
- “The music is oppressive and unsettling, elevating the feeling of discomfort.”
- “Game was good overall, but I didn't realize that all the music tracks in this game are copyrighted, so now I have about 50 copyright claims on my video.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as more gross than scary, appealing to those who enjoy a mix of funny and creepy elements. However, some players find the gameplay lacking and the price too high for the content offered, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the humor is noted as a standout feature for those willing to overlook other flaws.
- “It's more humorous and gross than scary, though people who get squeamish easily might not want to play it.”
- “If you also want to ask yourself why you are playing this, and also play a funny and creepy game, then I 100% recommend.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as unsettling and discomforting, evoking strong feelings of unease and even sickness in players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a fun experience but is relatively short, resulting in limited replayability.
- “It's a fairly short game with no replayability, but going through it is a fun experience.”