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ReversEstory

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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
character development, grinding
92% User Score Based on 762 reviews

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ReversEstory is a single player platformer game. It was developed by ilili_barcode and was released on June 15, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rogue Like Action

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 762 reviews
gameplay91 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging gameplay style that combines bullet hell mechanics with roguelike elements, providing a fresh experience for players.
  • The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players finding it catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
  • The controls, while initially challenging, are described as intuitive and rewarding once mastered, allowing for fluid movement and combat.
  • The English translation is often criticized for being poor and confusing, making it difficult for players to understand certain mechanics and instructions.
  • Some players find the difficulty level to be excessively steep, particularly with boss fights, which can lead to frustration.
  • There are reports of technical issues, such as the game freezing or not saving progress properly, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its unique mechanics, fast-paced action, and engaging boss fights, making it both fun and addictive. However, some players note issues with repetitiveness, a confusing story, and a lack of clarity in tutorials and translations. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with intuitive controls and a variety of character abilities, though improvements in inventory management and content depth are desired.

    • “The gameplay is very unique and fun.”
    • “Fast-paced action with ample time slow so that you can have a break, the controls are intuitive and the game mechanics offer some interesting maneuvers.”
    • “Gameplay is amazing, controls are really good.”
    • “The only flaws are that the gameplay is a little repetitive, the inventory system is inefficient, and the game is somewhat easy to beat.”
    • “Initially fun, but after the first boss, it's clear that the gameplay will remain the same for a long time.”
    • “Rated 2 stars; the game would be better with a joystick to control movements and a separate fire button. Remembering the mechanics of the game and trying to move to the next point is a bit difficult, especially with so many things happening on screen at the same time. The game has potential but just needs to be fixed and add easier gameplay elements to be fully enjoyable.”
  • music
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and invigorating quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players highlight the soundtrack as one of the game's standout features, with requests for more variety and situational tracks. While some find the music occasionally repetitive, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The best thing this game has to offer is its amazing soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack combined with the gameplay and art style makes this game addictively fun.”
    • “A delightful game with wonderful music.”
    • “I do wish there was more situation-specific music or more variety music for the different stages.”
    • “I only gave it 4 stars because the music is not that good.”
    • “The lame enemy design and terrible music ruin it.”
  • story
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing yet confusing, while others feel it lacks depth and clarity. Many appreciate the unique storytelling approach integrated into gameplay, but express a desire for more narrative content and better translations. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it currently leaves many players wanting more context and development.

    • “I like how the story is introduced through the gameplay, and I enjoy the mystery of being able to piece everything together.”
    • “I love it—the aesthetics, the bosses, the cryptic story, the music, and of course the great controls which made it all work.”
    • “The greatest game I have ever experienced; the story is fantastic, and the controls and characters are great.”
    • “There doesn't seem to be much of a story, but it really isn't required for you to enjoy it. There are two characters to choose from, have the same enemies and goal, but the difference in weaponry makes it feel fresh. The game doesn't feel complete, and I am hoping that updates will come to make the game even better.”
    • “The story isn't too straightforward, and a bit better translation could be in order, but otherwise, all other complaints you read are from salty players, to which I say, get good.”
    • “It has its great potential, but one thing though, the game is so limited there is no story to even follow, and I'd be glad if you update it more frequently and please add multiplayer to add more fun.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming pixel art style and clear visuals, which evoke nostalgia for classic 8-bit games. While many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and satisfying animations, some note that the graphics can feel flat or repetitive, with suggestions for more vibrant character designs and improved enemy differentiation. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's addictive and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “On top of that, the game is aesthetically pleasing from the attack animations to the graphics to the audio.”
    • “Charming graphics and a unique concept make this game a blast to play.”
    • “Amazing well-built unique gameplay and awesome retro-themed graphics.”
    • “One thing I'd like to see change is the art style; make it more lively and give enemies more personality.”
    • “The graphics remind me of older 8-bit games, but the enemies are a little hard to identify because they kind of share the same box look.”
    • “Graphics can be improved--it's a little flat and repetitive, and enemies and bosses aren't so memorable.”
  • monetization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the absence of pay-to-win mechanics. While some users express a desire for a paid version to eliminate ads entirely, most agree that the game offers a fair free-to-play experience with minimal in-game purchases and optional ads for rewards. Overall, the monetization is seen as non-predatory, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without financial pressure.

    • “Also, it's not pay to win and there's no ads or obnoxious in-app purchase mechanisms.”
    • “Best part, it's free to play and in-game purchases aren't mandatory to progress.”
    • “An amazing hidden gem that is fun, concise, and quick to play with very lax monetization.”
    • “Having to watch ads to unlock card abilities to progress just makes me want to stop playing.”
    • “Would rather buy the full version for 5-10 bucks without ads, to be honest.”
    • “Sometimes ads fail to play for no well-explained reason, which punishes me as a player significantly as game progression slows down more than 50% when it happens.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its extensive content, variability, and engaging mechanics, particularly in its survival mode featuring new bosses and skills. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and enjoyment, which encourages repeated playthroughs, although some suggest the addition of more playable characters could enhance the experience further. Overall, it is recognized as a fun and replayable title that keeps players coming back.

    • “It's controls are simple to learn and hard to master, the music is repetitive but fun and uplifting, the art style is reminiscent of many other bitgames but with signature flair, and there is an incredible amount of variability and replayability.”
    • “It has amazing replayability, and the survival mode with new bosses and skills makes it a treat to play.”
    • “The game itself can be a bit difficult but this lends itself to replayability and allows for skill-based play.”
    • “The game itself can be a bit difficult, but this lends itself to replayability and allows for skill-based play.”
    • “Can use some updates though and more playable characters, please...”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging music and controls, which contribute to an enjoyable experience. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as enhancing graphics, adding more enemy types, and creating a more immersive environment to fully realize the game's potential.

    • “I would like to have more enemy types, different rooms, atmospheric environments, effects, characters, weapons, and story. This game has the potential to become successful!”
    • “Extremely good! I never thought about this game idea. Very good movement and controls, very hard and cool, good music and atmosphere. 5 stars for sure, one of the best mobile games I have ever played.”
    • “I just started this game and I absolutely love the music, controls, and atmosphere.”
    • “Also, the graphics need more atmosphere; the character design and the camera are lacking. I want it to be played in landscape, just an opinion. Also, the charge shots are too slow, and the character is a bit too slow too. Add ground enemies or something, that's all.”
    • “The game's atmosphere and battle style are literally a lot like the flash game Cube Colossus.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while there are concerns about the game's graphics and character design, the primary focus is on the character's movement speed and combat mechanics, suggesting a desire for more dynamic gameplay and enemy variety to enhance character development.

    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
    • “I found the character progression to be uninspired and predictable, which detracted from my overall experience.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling disengaged from the story.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the ability to progress casually without excessive grinding, others find the gacha system lacking in meaningful rewards, leading to a sense of repetitive grinding for minimal power-ups. Overall, the game offers a balance between casual play and the grind, but the latter can feel underwhelming.

    • “Not much features, basically just grinding for a gacha which doesn't give much power-ups.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by players who find amusement in the negative reviews, suggesting that the complaints about difficulty stem from a lack of skill rather than genuine flaws in the game. This playful attitude indicates that the game's challenges can lead to humorous reactions from the community.

    • “I'm laughing at all these negative reviews; they're mainly complaining because it's 'too hard.' Get good!”
    • “Funny! :3”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report stability issues, particularly with the game freezing when attempting to watch ads for additional rewards. This results in lost progress and unregistered rewards, indicating a significant concern regarding the game's reliability.

    • “The only problem I'm experiencing is that the game freezes when I try to play an ad to get additional tears. After the game freezes, my progress doesn't get saved, and all the tears I earned didn't register.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized, providing a smooth experience for players; however, some users report losing interest after a few hours of gameplay.

    • “Good game, well optimized, but I got bored after a couple of hours of playing.”
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ReversEstory is a platformer game.

ReversEstory is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing ReversEstory.

ReversEstory was released on June 15, 2019.

ReversEstory was developed by ilili_barcode.

ReversEstory has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its character development.

ReversEstory is a single player game.

Similar games include Magic Survival, Endless Wander - Roguelike RPG, Labyrinth Legend, Ronin: The Last Samurai, Otherworld Legends and others.