Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 851 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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"Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery" is a narrative-driven game with a focus on character development and worldbuilding, offering suspenseful gameplay and unique mission victories. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a digital OST, art book, in-game item pack, and Antarctic Union Gala Attire for selected characters. This game is a MICAteam production, and can be enjoyed by both newcomers and those familiar with their previous works.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 851 reviews
story250 positive mentions
grinding22 negative mentions
  • One of the best SRPGs ever made with an entertaining story and tight mission design.
  • Great voice acting and a ridiculous amount of content for the price.
  • Engrossing time loop story that allows for emotional attachment to the characters.
  • Stealth missions can feel tedious and often require a specific solution.
  • Some players may find the difficulty spikes frustrating, especially in later chapters.
  • Minor translation issues and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
  • story861 mentions

    The story of "Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery" is widely praised for its engaging narrative, rich lore, and emotional depth, often described as a blend of military sci-fi and personal drama. Players appreciate the unique storytelling style, which combines visual novel elements with tactical gameplay, and the character development that unfolds throughout the missions. However, the game features a significant number of stealth missions that some players find tedious and overly puzzle-like, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “A very fun SRPG with an extremely engrossing time loop story as Jefuty tries to thread the needle for her desired ending.”
    • “The story is played straight in a very honest and authentic manner, leading to a memorable and even genuinely touching narrative; glimpses of the setting's lore are expanded upon in various confidential files strewn across the game's various missions.”
    • “The story is fantastic, though I will note it can be slow at times.”
    • “Not only does it look and sound like an absolute turd, the story and world-building is also a convoluted unexplained mess.”
    • “The entire premise of the bakery mission this game spins around is making me drop IQ points; it's so dumb.”
    • “The stealth missions are just... well.”
  • gameplay305 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has been praised for its engaging and strategic turn-based mechanics, reminiscent of titles like XCOM and Fire Emblem, with a variety of unique mission types and character abilities that keep the experience fresh. However, some players found certain elements, such as stealth missions and enemy reinforcements, to be frustrating or tedious, leading to a mixed reception regarding difficulty and pacing. Overall, the game offers a rich blend of tactical depth, character progression, and a compelling narrative, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Finely tuned tactical gameplay with a wide variety of actions you can perform every turn; all of the characters you get are powerful in their own ways and the vast majority of the upgradeable items you get are similarly powerful if you use them correctly, ensuring a balanced gameplay experience with no obvious ways to trivialize the game.”
    • “The gameplay loop is extremely fun, and the level design is so good everything feels fresh every level.”
    • “The deep, dark, and interesting story combined with the tough but engaging strategic gameplay makes for a killer combination where you always feel like you're fighting against all odds and just one mistake away from losing it all, both in story and in game.”
    • “Many levels feel more like a punishing slog with twists or mechanics that feel more like a spiteful massive middle finger to the player.”
    • “Gameplay gets repetitive as they force you to replay levels from previous chapters in chapter 4, but highly recommended for the story, got me really emotionally invested.”
    • “The gameplay is hard to learn and takes a long time to understand the flow of battle.”
  • music79 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality, emotional depth, and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack, primarily composed by Vanguard Sound, features a mix of electronic and emotional tracks that resonate well with the game's themes and gameplay, making it memorable and engaging. While some noted occasional issues like music duplication, the majority found the music to be a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The remake quality is amazing as well, the art, music, voice acting, lore are all amazing.”
    • “Great story, great characters, great music, beautiful art and really fun gameplay.”
    • “The music is also another highlight of the game for me, something that didn't feel like it overstayed its welcome and had quite a variety throughout all the story/game.”
    • “Sometimes the combat music duplicated on itself and I'm not sure what caused it.”
    • “The soundtrack is for the most part electronic music with a few emotional tracks.”
    • “I haven't gotten a proper opinion on the sound design/music.”
  • graphics64 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the beautiful art style, fluid animations, and high-quality visuals that enhance the overall experience. The use of chibi characters and Live2D animations has been particularly noted for its appeal, alongside a well-executed UI and engaging sound design. While some critiques mention a lack of ultra-wide support and occasional jankiness in enemy artwork, the overall consensus highlights the game's polished and captivating visual presentation.

    • “Graphics and animations are full high quality Live2D and look beautiful on screen.”
    • “The visuals are polished and engaging, the story is actually pretty interesting, and the difficulty curve is well done.”
    • “Beautiful art style and visuals, amazing soundtrack, captivating storyline, interesting world building, and gameplay that grows equally challenging and fun as you play through the game.”
    • “Even more insulting than the abhorrent graphics, the lack of ultra-wide support in a 2024 release and the trashy UI is by far the sound design that is reminiscent of googling 'free gun sound'.”
    • “The opening CG and graphics feel like a 10s home-brewed RPG.”
    • “Enemy artwork in the battle map is kind of jank.”
  • grinding23 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some missions can feel tedious and frustrating, particularly the stealth levels, the game generally avoids requiring excessive grinding, allowing players to progress by revising strategies rather than grinding for resources. However, certain players noted that the lengthy missions and specific requirements can lead to a sense of monotony, especially after extended playtime.

    • “60 hours+ for the true ending (no grinding); the game has that much content, effort, and soul poured into it.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels rewarding, as every hour spent contributes to a deeper understanding of the story and characters.”
    • “I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced; they encourage exploration and skill development without feeling tedious.”
    • “The gameplay itself is not bad, but I found little fun in playing because (1) they keep adding enemy reinforcements and new phases in most of the stages, making the latter too long and tedious to finish, and (2) there are frequently new enemies with special traits that must be handled with specific new items.”
    • “Tedious, overtuned, requiring a seemingly hyperspecific series of actions to even think of getting through at all, let alone an S ranking, the stealth missions in this game are abysmally terrible.”
    • “Unfortunately, if you find yourself stuck and figure that grinding for levels is the only solution, congratulations, you just softlocked the game, since you're not allowed to grind when you're on an ongoing chapter.”
  • emotional21 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players expressing deep connections to the characters and a profound investment in the story. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, from despair to joy, culminating in a bittersweet and memorable experience that often leads to tears. The narrative is described as heartfelt and well-crafted, effectively blending themes of sacrifice, love, and hope, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The game portrays the idea of a time loop in a unique way that I really like, while giving time to get comfortable with the main cast and feel a bit emotionally attached while being charmed by them.”
    • “What a heart-wrenching and heart-burning story.”
    • “It had been some time since I cried this much at the ending of a game; I can't overstate how good the writing is, the setting, the characters, the lore, everything.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, with no significant performance drops reported, though it may push high-end GPUs to their limits. However, there are concerns regarding controller support and user interface design, which could benefit from further optimization, especially for PC players. The high-quality voice acting is a standout feature, somewhat compensating for these optimization issues.

    • “The game runs on Unity, unlocking the FPS gets my GPU at 100% (RX 6600 XT) and I get only 300 FPS. Of course, that's not needed for the game, but I'm afraid it might be an issue on very low-end/old configurations.”
    • “No performance drops.”
    • “The game runs on Unity, and unlocking the FPS pushes my GPU (RX 6600 XT) to 100%, but I only get 300 FPS. While that's not necessary for the game, I'm concerned it might be an issue for very low-end or older configurations.”
    • “Their UX and UI design needs improvement or optimization for PC players.”
    • “Compared to the original CNB and especially GFL Reverse Collapse, this game exceeds both in gameplay and performance optimization.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring amusing translation quirks and entertaining idle animations, though it doesn't reach the comedic heights of titles like Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness. While some players find the humor engaging, others criticize the game itself, leading to a humorous irony in the review bombers' reactions. Overall, the humor is present but varies in effectiveness, with some moments landing well and others falling flat.

    • “There's some jank with the translation in a few places, but that's mostly just funny.”
    • “Characters and enemies even have funny little idle animations if you let the game sit for 30 minutes, such as the bakery girl eating an entire baguette (har har).”
    • “Unfortunately (and hilariously) I am not kidding.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to multiple endings, collectibles that unlock secret paths, and a New Game+ mode that enhances character progression and introduces new features. Players appreciate the lengthy and engaging story, which can take 60-100 hours to complete, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a challenging single-player experience. Overall, the combination of diverse gameplay options and a captivating narrative contributes to its strong replay value.

    • “The replay value of this game is quite high since there are multiple endings and collectibles that unlock even more secret paths to the story and equipment.”
    • “Good replay value through New Game+ which increases the level cap for your characters, skills, weapons, and gadgets, with some having game-changing new features.”
    • “Also fully offline, reasonably priced even when not on sale, singleplayer, actually challenging, and with a lengthy and good story that easily takes 60-100 hours for a full playthrough (at normal difficulty) and replay value; now that's a unicorn these days.”
    • “I am not sure if it has replay value, but if you want to spend a few days reading an amazing plot and playing a turn-based strategy game, this is a great thing for you.”
    • “Also fully offline, reasonably priced even when not on sale, singleplayer, actually challenging and with a lengthy and good story that easily takes 60-100 hours for a full playthrough (at normal difficulty) and replay value, now that's a unicorn these days.”
    • “I haven't played too far yet so I can't really talk about replayability and game duration, however I've been enjoying it thus far (7 hours) and it doesn't seem like the story has shown any sign of stopping or stagnating yet so I'm expecting many more hours out of this one.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intense danger and immersive background music that enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that certain character reactions detract from the atmosphere, while the community surrounding the game is noted as exceptionally positive. Concerns about costume designs affecting the atmosphere are alleviated, suggesting that players can enjoy the deluxe edition without worry.

    • “Furthermore, the way it presents its atmosphere and the sheer danger of its stakes to the main character and supporting cast was excellently done.”
    • “Tacenda is lit; the background music is intensely awesome and matches the atmosphere of the game well.”
    • “You simply won’t find a better community atmosphere than this.”
    • “For example, when they scream, when they respond in shock, etc., this ruins the atmosphere of the story and is completely unnecessary.”
    • “If you're on the fence about purchasing the deluxe edition and worry about ruining the atmosphere of the game due to how the costumes look, no need to worry.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly in the true ending route, where players gain deeper insights into the characters and their motivations. The combination of engaging story elements, such as time leaps and drama, alongside vibrant character designs, enhances the overall experience and makes the characters feel dynamic and memorable.

    • “The story is about saving Jefuty's sister, and it gets really complex with all the time-leaping elements. The narrative also features good drama, suspense, and character development as you progress.”
    • “The true ending route is where we get a lot of the character development and answers.”
    • “Even Mendo, a character who has a very standard character design, feels vibrant thanks to the combination of Live2D sprites and animated eye candy art.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only occasional microfreezes during battles and some minor translation issues. While there were expected launch day glitches, they are being addressed quickly through patches, and players report no significant annoyances or bugs.

    • “Firstly, microfreezes occur in battle sometimes, which I haven't linked to a tangible cause yet.”
    • “Some minor translation oddities in a few places make it clear this wasn't written in English, and expected launch day glitches, which seem to be getting patched fairly fast, are the worst of the objective things I can say about this game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its lack of pay-to-win mechanics and microtransactions, offering a complete experience without intrusive monetization. Players appreciate the 100+ hour content and the commitment of the development team to provide regular updates and bug fixes.

    • “For starters, it's a breath of fresh air to see a 100+ hour game released without intrusive monetization or unfinished content, backed by a passionate dev team that pushes regular updates to fix the few bugs it has.”
    • “No pay to win, no microtransactions and whatnot.”
    • “No pay-to-win mechanics, no microtransactions, and no intrusive monetization.”
    • “It's a breath of fresh air to see a 100+ hour game released without intrusive monetization or unfinished content.”
    • “The game is backed by a passionate development team that pushes regular updates to fix the few bugs it has.”
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Play time

21hMedian play time
27hAverage play time
2-51hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 17 analyzed playthroughs

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