Reynard

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Reynard is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hyper Fox Studios and was released on August 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Reynard is a procedurally generated action RPG and tower defense game, inspired by classics like Legend of Zelda and Binding of Isaac. Players don the high-tech gauntlet of Reynard, a hero on a mission to rescue his wife and save his home island from invasion. The game features countless dungeons, over 200 items, fast-paced combat, and a progression system, with support for gamepad and keyboard on Windows or Linux."

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Reynard offers a unique blend of gameplay mechanics, including roguelike elements, crafting, and tower defense challenges, providing a variety of gameplay experiences.
Despite its quirks, many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, with a fun character and engaging gameplay that encourages exploration and mastery.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including broken achievements, frequent crashes, and a lack of a windowed mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
Controls are clunky and difficult to manage, especially for a fast-paced game, making it frustrating for players who prefer precise input.
The companion system and tower defense mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to unreliable allies and unbalanced gameplay that can feel more like luck than skill.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers noting its exceptional quality and catchy chiptunes that enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as funky and fitting for various levels, contributing significantly to the game's charming personality and retro aesthetic. Overall, the music stands out as a major highlight, elevating the gameplay despite some areas needing polish.
- “The graphics are charmingly retro and the chiptunes music is super catchy.”
- “Music is great and fits to levels and situations.”
- “The music is certified 'this has no right to be this good' level.”
- “Major points for the soundtrack.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The gameplay features a unique sprint mechanic that allows for rapid movement at a high stamina cost, reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda and Binding of Isaac. While the game boasts charming art and music, it suffers from clunky mechanics and a cumbersome stamina/inventory system, leading to a frustrating experience despite some interesting ideas. Overall, the gameplay is seen as unpolished and hindered by technical issues.
- “The game’s personality and art style is adorable, it’s got good music, and there are seriously some good gameplay ideas going on here, even if they aren’t exactly polished or fully realized.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's kind of a fast and loose mix of old school Zelda and Binding of Isaac.”
- “The strangest core mechanic is the sprint button, which lets you dash uncontrollably across the screen, at a steep stamina cost.”
- “Weird gameplay quirks and design choices aside, this is where I unfortunately have to mention this real reason I’m giving this game a thumbs-down: the technical problems.”
- “The mechanics and UI are just a bit too clunky, and the stamina/inventory system with the combat is just needlessly awkward to manage.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by charming retro 2D pixel art that evokes nostalgia, complemented by catchy chiptune music. While the art style is adorable and contributes to the game's personality, some players note that the overall execution may lack polish. Fans of old-school graphics and challenging gameplay will likely appreciate this aesthetic.
- “The graphics are charmingly retro and the chiptunes music is super catchy.”
- “Nostalgic old school 2D pixel graphics.”
- “If you love a challenge and old school graphics, this game is made for you.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Foxmania: The Quest to Review All Fox Games on Steam" is criticized for being frustrating, as it revolves around escort missions that feature unreliable and uncontrollable characters, leading to a stressful gameplay experience. Players often find these elements detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it lacking or ineffective, leading to a borderline recommendation. Despite this, there is a sentiment of support for indie developers, suggesting that the humor may not resonate with everyone but is appreciated in the context of indie game development.