RFLEX
- August 25, 2015
- Wesley LaFerriere
Get on SteamRFLEX is a single-player action game with a stellar soundtrack, featuring 5 challenging levels and eons of addicting gameplay. The game boasts a unique neo-arcade aesthetic, geometrically accurate inter-polygonal warfare, and full joystick support. Additional features include obsessive global/friend leaderboards, realistic drunk mode, and an epileptic friendly mode for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
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Reviews
- RFLEX offers fast-paced, addictive gameplay that is easy to pick up but difficult to master, making it a great time-waster.
- The game features a clean, minimalist design with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It provides a variety of challenging levels and modes, including a unique 'Drunk Mode', which adds to its replayability.
- Many players find the game to be excessively difficult, leading to frustration and a sense of randomness in progression.
- The lack of tutorials or clear patterns can make it hard for new players to grasp the mechanics, resulting in a steep initial learning curve.
- Some users report technical issues, particularly on Windows, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music36 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and non-abrasive electronic soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged. Multiple artists contributed to the soundtrack, adding variety and depth, and many players have expressed a desire to purchase or find the music outside of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some reviewers rating it as a perfect complement to the gameplay.
“Great soundtrack, visuals are clean and simple, overall very well made enjoyable game.”
“Pros: easy control scheme, catchy non-abrasive electronic soundtrack, pleasant colour scheme, addictive gameplay.”
“Also, the soundtrack alone would be worth the price of 5€.”
“But where can I find the music though :(”
“It looks like three different artists contributed music: adhenoid, foreverbound, and rollingfacade.”
“Everything from the soundtrack to the visual style (which is simple but effective) draws you in (although the brightness of the colors can be a bit overbearing at times).”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its quick pace and simplicity, making it both challenging and addictive, reminiscent of titles like Super Hexagon. While it has some flaws, the core mechanics are well-executed, offering an easy control scheme and engaging experience that keeps players on their toes. However, some players may find the intensity overwhelming, leading to a mixed reaction to the overall experience.
“The quick gameplay keeps you on your toes and the simplicity is perfect.”
“It has a few flaws, but gets the core gameplay completely right, making this game a great experience.”
“Fun game, but I usually end up wanting to vomit after around 2 seconds of gameplay.”
“Rflex utilizes simple mechanics coupled with difficult reaction-based gameplay to challenge you and slowly rework your mind into being able to focus and process the obstacles it throws at you.”
“Only played this for a short time, but it's not the type of game you need to pile in hours of gameplay to conclude an accurate opinion.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their clean and simple design, featuring catchy colors that enhance the overall visual experience. Reviewers highlight the quality of the visuals as a standout aspect, contributing to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, while also noting the inclusion of an epilepsy-friendly mode as a thoughtful feature. Overall, the graphics are described as impressive and well-executed.
“Everything is golden in the graphics department.”
“A pretty awesome game, awesome soundtrack, awesome graphics, awesome controls, pretty hard, and most important... a drunk mode!”
“+ simple graphics, catchy colors”
“The ability to turn on an epilepsy-friendly mode is a great feature for this title (due to some of the graphics present).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, offering two distinct modes—normal and drunk mode—that enhance the experience. Players are drawn back by the competitive leaderboard feature and the game's addictive nature, making it a title that encourages repeated play.
“The game has massive replayability due to its two modes, normal mode and drunk mode (ctrl), the feature to climb the leaderboards, and how addicting it is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining.
