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Rex Rocket

73%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding
73% User Score Based on 350 reviews

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"Rex Rocket" is a classic-style platformer game set in a 16-bit sci-fi world. As space ranger Rex, players navigate through levels filled with puzzles, enemies, and hazards, using a variety of weapons and gadgets. The game features hand-drawn pixel art and a humorous storyline, making for a fun and nostalgic experience.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews
music78 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • Rex Rocket is a challenging and rewarding platformer that captures the essence of classic 8-bit games, with tight controls and engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • The game features a fantastic chiptune soundtrack and charming pixel art, enhancing the overall nostalgic experience.
  • Boss battles are well-designed and require players to learn patterns, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon victory.
  • The game can be excessively difficult, with many players feeling that the challenge often crosses into unfair territory due to instant-death traps and frustrating level design.
  • The lives system feels outdated and can lead to tedious backtracking after dying, as players must navigate long sections to reach bosses again.
  • Some controls, particularly the jumping mechanics, can feel imprecise, leading to frustrating moments where players miss jumps or get knocked into hazards.
  • music
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Rex Rocket" is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its exceptional chiptune soundtrack composed by saskrotch, which enhances the game's retro aesthetic and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the energetic and memorable tracks, especially the unique battle themes for each boss, making the soundtrack a standout feature that keeps them engaged throughout the game. While some opinions vary, the overall consensus is that the music is a major highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and nostalgic feel.

    • “Easily, the best area about Rex Rocket has to be the soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack starts good, but as you progress through the game, it gets better & better, and each boss in the game has their own battle themes.”
    • “The music is best in class; I've purchased the album separately, this game and Shatter are the only two games I felt have such good soundtracks they should be on my iPod.”
    • “Many people praise this game for its repetitive, generic chiptune soundtrack that sounds like the musical equivalent of a child who's Ritalin has been withheld from him.”
    • “And yet here we are with a metroidvania with a life counter, difficulty that is incredibly high for a game with a life counter and very few points you can continue from, and music that I can't listen to for extended periods of time without turning off to listen to something more appealing, such as nails on a chalkboard.”
    • “The only real complaint so far: the infinite ammo powerup's theme song lasts for a hair longer than the effect, while invulnerability's lasts for a hair shorter and causes death.”
  • gameplay
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of *Rex Rocket* is a mix of challenging platforming mechanics and retro-inspired design, featuring tight controls and a variety of movement options like wall jumping and teleportation. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and level design, some criticize the game's difficulty spikes, imprecise controls, and certain poorly implemented mechanics that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic yet fresh take on the platforming genre, appealing to fans of classic 8-bit games.

    • “Tight controls, very challenging (but never unfair) gameplay, right amount of content.”
    • “There's also plenty of variety to the platforming, tons of collectibles, and extremely little mandatory backtracking, so the gameplay never feels stale.”
    • “Rex Rocket is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer that takes some of the best mechanics from Mega Man, Metroid, and other classics, to create a unique and challenging experience.”
    • “There has to be something 'not quite right' with that charge jump mechanic; and, Rex Rocket's controls don't feel like they're as tight as they need to be for the precision it asks of me (the player).”
    • “As many have stated, sloppy mechanics, sloppy controls, and outright poor design, relying on level and enemy design that use 'gotcha' moments to one-hit kill you.”
    • “You get a gimped charge-shot that only serves to be a horribly implemented double jump; there is a bullet-hover mechanic similar to Cave Story's, but it doesn't work as well, and you get a secondary weapon system, in which you have limited, but recovering ammo, which you have to get ammo upgrades for that sometimes don't even give you a full ammo for some of said weapons.”
  • story
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of *Rex Rocket* is described as simple and somewhat typical, following a space hero dealing with chaos aboard a transport spaceship. While some players find the narrative engaging and humorous, others consider it less compelling compared to similar titles like *Cave Story* and *Metroid*. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the game's action and platforming mechanics, with a mix of lighthearted elements and retro references that appeal to fans of the genre.

    • “Rex Rocket is a 2D platformer with minor exploration sprinkled into its otherwise linear story, which follows the titular hero, Rex[anna] Rocket, a 'badass' space hero who now helps keep security for a transport spaceship, upon where all hell breaks loose as the on-board AI goes crazy and unleashes slimes - yes, slimes, to take over the ship, and thus, the universe!”
    • “I think the writers did a great job at telling the story and they made me chuckle at times.”
    • “A quality story, driving expertly crafted game mechanics, through the challenging level design you’re looking for.”
    • “The story is simplistic.”
    • “It looks good and has an interesting story, but for me it is boring.”
    • “The story is not something to be taken seriously, which I can understand, but the back story provided through the info codexes can actually mislead the player on enemies by claiming they're invincible to most weaponry when they in fact are not.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a mix of retro pixel art that some players find charming and colorful, reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man, while others criticize them as chunky and occasionally difficult to interpret. Overall, the visuals are described as appealing and well-executed, with a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some concerns about clarity and detail. While opinions vary, many appreciate the unique art style and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Very appealing 2D graphics.”
    • “A challenging 2D platformer with stunning pixel graphics.”
    • “The 8-bit graphic style is adorable, the colors are varied and bright, and the chiptune soundtrack will have you tapping your foot non-stop!”
    • “Not willing to spend time into it due to the 8-bit retro audiovisuals.”
    • “Graphics are retro but uninteresting, uninspired.”
    • “In summation, don't listen to the hype of yet another poorly made, ugly '8-bit' (which actually aren't 8-bit at all, just a relatively easy art style that's cheap and in vogue currently due to the nostalgia train), and save your money for something more enjoyable, like an actual metroidvania game.”
  • humor
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its quirky and dark sense of humor, featuring well-written dialogue and humorous interactions throughout. Players appreciate the charming character designs and the clever incorporation of pop culture references, which enhance the overall experience. The humor, combined with solid gameplay and challenging mechanics, makes it a standout title for fans of retro platforming and metroidvania styles.

    • “I'll start by saying that I love the quirky, dark sense of humor this game has and, though the graphics aren't particularly detailed, I do think the character and enemy designs are very charming.”
    • “As far as the modern, there is a massive amount of humorous, well-written text in the game, and in every corner there are minutiae sprinkled in for the player to interact with.”
    • “Very fun, very polished, funny dialogues, retro platforming, what more do you want?”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often perceived as tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the need to revisit previously completed areas and the challenging nature of enemy encounters. While some players may appreciate the difficulty, many find the repetitive nature of the gameplay frustrating, especially when it involves lengthy sections that feel unnecessarily drawn out. Overall, the experience can be rewarding for those who enjoy a challenge, but it may deter others who prefer a more streamlined progression.

    • “I've played and beaten my share of difficult games before, but this one was tedious very quickly into the game.”
    • “Not only do you have to fight your way back through several other areas, which is not only tedious and time consuming, and you're liable to lose a life or three in the process, but then you have to go back through these platforming areas sometimes even if you already completed them once before.”
    • “The best thing I can say about this game is you'll find if you like the tedious difficulty well within Steam's 2 hour refund time, so if you're a masochist, try this game out and see if it breaks you.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating artwork and music, which effectively immerse players in the experience. Despite its linearity, reminiscent of Metroid Fusion, the engaging bosses and story contribute to a compelling overall ambiance that keeps players entranced throughout the relatively short gameplay.

    • “While a little short (I beat it in under 7 hours, not 100%), it will still have you entrapped by the wonderful artwork, the music, and the atmosphere.”
    • “Others praise the fact that it is a metroidvania, despite the fact it is as linear as Metroid Fusion, which I did enjoy due to the bosses, story, and atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and cruelty, as players face relentless challenges and punishing mechanics that evoke strong feelings of anger and helplessness. The design choices, such as unreachable items and instant deaths from enemies, contribute to a rollercoaster of emotions that can be both infuriating and addictive.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game is highlighted by users praising the optimized control system, which enhances gameplay experience and responsiveness.

    • “Optimized control.”
    • “Optimized control.”
    • “Optimized control.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to have good replayability, noting its decent length and enjoyable challenge that is rarely unfair, making it a worthwhile experience for the price.

    • “For the price, it's a decent length, it's pretty replayable, it's challenging but rarely unfair, and just an enjoyable experience.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the meticulous attention to detail in character development, noting that it reflects a high level of care and craftsmanship in the game's design and dialogue. This suggests that characters are well-crafted and contribute significantly to the overall experience.

    • “The attention to detail in level design, style, character development, and dialogue are evident signs of care and craftsmanship.”

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