REVERSE SIDE

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REVERSE SIDE is a single player simulation game. It was developed by RED STAR GAMES and was released on July 30, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

In "Reverse Side" , players assume the role of Gregory Klimov, the lone survivor of a lunar mission crash in 2023. With limited oxygen and faced with a hostile environment, they must search for resources, build equipment, and rescue the distressed Orbit crew while surviving an unidentified horror. This game is a tense survival experience set on the moon, with a heavy emphasis on resource management, improvisation, and exploration.

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21%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a very promising atmosphere and good graphics.
Controls are decent and the story has potential.
It could be a great experience in VR, capturing the fear and isolation of space.

The game is extremely short, with only about 5-15 minutes of actual gameplay.
It feels more like a paid demo than a complete game, with little content and no updates for years.
There are significant issues with developer communication and support, leading to concerns about the game's future.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its realistic space sci-fi survival elements and a captivating, spooky ambiance. However, some users note that the limited gameplay duration detracts from fully experiencing this promising atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience despite gameplay concerns.
- “There is so much promising realistic space sci-fi survival adventure atmosphere in this game, and I really enjoyed the 37 minutes.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing.”
- “Although the reverse side looks superb and it has a great, spooky atmosphere, unfortunately, it looks like there's only about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay.”
- “- atmosphere”
- “- atmosphere”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
50%
20%
The game features a promising and engaging story set against a lunar backdrop, with three missions that involve a spacecraft reminiscent of the Apollo 11 mission. However, players note that the control over the spacecraft is limited, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “Promising story.”
- “Engaging story, setting, and tone.”
- “After this, the camera follows this spacecraft (which looks like the Eagle of the Apollo 11 mission) flight -- or rather fall -- over a lunar landscape.”
- “- story (what exists)”
- “After this, the camera follows this spacecraft (which looks like the Eagle of the Apollo 11 mission) flight -- or rather fall -- over a lunar landscape, but it doesn't seem to be controllable at all other than some tiny bursts of the RCS (maneuvering thrusters), but even these bursts don't affect the course.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is described as promising but ultimately limited, with users noting that much of the experience involves aimless wandering rather than engaging content. Overall, players report only about 15 minutes to an hour of actual gameplay across three levels, despite the game's appealing atmosphere and visuals.
- “+ promising gameplay”
- “I will change it when I see fit, but as of now, there are only 3 levels, about an hour of gameplay.”
- “Although the reverse side looks superb and it has a great, spooky atmosphere, unfortunately, it looks like there's only about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay.”
- “In total, if you take out all the wandering around looking for a computer to interact with, this 'game' has about 15 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I will change it when I see fit, but as of now there are only 3 levels, about an hour of gameplay.”
- “Although the reverse side looks superb and it has a great, spooky atmosphere, unfortunately it looks like there's only about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised as very good, featuring nice visuals that can vary in quality depending on the hardware used.
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “The visuals are nice, though they depend on hardware.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently exhibits stability issues, with users reporting bugs such as the fuel pump freezing at 35% and prompting for pressure stabilization. Overall, players feel that the game is somewhat unstable at this time.
- “If you purchase the game today, you will feel as if it is a bit buggy.”
- “The fuel pump freezes at 35% and asks you to stabilize pressure or something.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has raised concerns among users, particularly regarding strict enforcement of rules that can lead to bans for seemingly innocuous mentions of other games, which some perceive as overly aggressive and detrimental to community engagement.