REZ PLZ

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • story
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With dark humour and comic violence, this is a game that will appeal to fans of puzzle platformers and schadenfreude alike. A great indie title that’s a worthy addition to anybody’s Steam library. Fantastic both in solo and co-op mode.
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In "REZ PLZ," players control apprentice wizard brothers who must resurrect each other to overcome challenges. With puzzle-platforming gameplay and pixel art aesthetics, they navigate through various areas, using spells to progress. Death is a key feature, as the brothers will die frequently, but can be brought back to life with the right spell. The game incorporates humor and focuses on cooperation between the two characters.

  • Nintendo Switch
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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
humor7 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • REZ PLZ is a fun and creative puzzle platformer that offers a unique resurrection mechanic and dark humor, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
  • The game features clever puzzles and a charming art style, with a good balance of challenge that appeals to a wide range of skill levels.
  • Players have reported a lot of laughs and enjoyable moments while navigating the game's puzzles, especially in co-op mode where the interactions can be quite entertaining.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs that can lead to frustrating experiences, including soft locks, broken achievements, and game freezes that may require restarting levels or losing progress.
  • Controls can feel flaky and imprecise, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience, especially during challenging platforming sections.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks depth in its level design, with repetitive themes and a sense of emptiness in certain challenges, making it less engaging over time.
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its irreverent and darkly comedic tone, often eliciting laughter through funny deaths and quirky shenanigans. While some players hoped for more humor akin to the trailers, the overall experience is enriched by clever dialogue and amusing interactions, making it a standout feature alongside its engaging puzzles and platforming mechanics. However, a few users noted that the humor can sometimes feel overshadowed by gameplay challenges and bugs.

    • “It has great puzzles (and puzzle mechanics), decent platforming, and a good sense of humor.”
    • “I don't think we were able to go more than 5 minutes without laughing at the shenanigans we were able to get up to.”
    • “The humor and puzzles can be a bit irreverent and brutal, but I find that very endearing.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is centered around a unique resurrection mechanic that adds humor and creativity to level navigation, requiring players to sacrifice themselves or their brother to progress. The game features engaging puzzles, decent platforming, and a quirky art style, all complemented by witty dialogue and a lighthearted tone. While some mechanics may occasionally glitch, the overall experience is enjoyable and filled with unexpected laughs.

    • “It has great puzzles and puzzle mechanics, decent platforming, and a good sense of humor.”
    • “To be honest, it's the game that I didn't know I was waiting to play. It should get more attention; the mechanics in this game are amazing. Each level introduces a new ability and a new puzzle. The dialogue is funny, the story is okay, but this is the type of game where you can enjoy everything from the funny deaths to the resurrection, the soundtrack, and the weird glitches that make you restart the level.”
    • “Or even certain mechanics not working.”
    • “The central mechanic of needing to kill yourself or your brother to navigate a level works very well, and sets up a lot of the great kinds of laughs that emerge from something going wrong.”
    • “Rez plz is a platformer with a fascinating resurrection mechanic built in.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story mode features 30 levels, taking approximately 6 hours for a first playthrough and 3.5 hours for subsequent runs. While the narrative itself is considered mediocre, players appreciate the engaging mechanics, humorous dialogue, and entertaining gameplay elements, making the overall experience enjoyable despite the story's shortcomings.

    • “To be honest, it's the game that I didn't know I was waiting to play. It should get more attention; the mechanics in this game are amazing. Each level introduces a new ability and a new puzzle. The dialogue is funny, and while the story is just okay, this is the type of game where you can enjoy everything from the funny deaths to the reviving, the soundtrack, and the weird glitches that make you restart the level.”
    • “The story mode took me around 6 hours (with lots of trolling and messing around) on my first playthrough and about 3.5 hours on my second playthrough.”
    • “There are 30 levels in the story mode and an extra 5 levels in the gauntlet mode.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are considered subpar overall, but the game features a variety of unique animations for different death scenarios, which adds a clever and entertaining element to the experience. The art style is appreciated, complementing the game's goofy premise and characters.

    • “The art style is vibrant and unique, adding a charming touch to the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
    • “The character designs are whimsical and engaging, perfectly complementing the game's playful tone.”
    • “The graphics aren't great, but there are a lot of unique animations for different ways of dying.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to the overall enjoyment alongside its engaging mechanics and humorous elements. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the experience, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay despite some narrative shortcomings.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating, enhancing every moment of gameplay and making each level feel unique.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, adding depth and excitement to each new challenge.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is marked by occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay, requiring players to restart levels. Despite these issues, the overall experience remains enjoyable, with engaging mechanics and humor that keep players invested.

    • “The game has a lot of potential, but the frequent crashes and glitches make it frustrating to play.”
    • “I love the concept, but the stability issues are a major turn-off. I can't enjoy the game when it keeps freezing.”
    • “It's disappointing that such a fun game is marred by constant bugs and crashes. It really detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its flaky controls and poor technical performance, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the death system is considered ill-fitting, further highlighting the need for improvements in this area.

    • “The controls are flaky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
    • “The technical performance is poor, causing frequent lag and crashes.”
    • “The death system feels ill-fitting and disrupts the overall flow of the game.”
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