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.
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 catchy soundtrack and clean, minimalist visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- It provides a variety of game modes, including a unique 'Drunk Mode', which adds to its replayability and challenge.
- Many players find the game excessively difficult, leading to frustration and a sense of randomness in progression.
- The lack of tutorials or clear patterns can make it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics and improve.
- Some users report issues with controls, particularly when using a controller, which can hinder gameplay and responsiveness.
- music18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and enjoyable electronic soundtrack, with contributions from multiple artists. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall gaming experience, making it a significant draw for many. While some find the music decent but not exceptional, the majority agree that it complements the game's design and addictive gameplay effectively.
“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.”
“Everything from the soundtrack to the visual style (which is simple but effective) draws you in.”
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its quick pace and simplicity, making it both addictive and challenging, particularly through reaction-based mechanics. While it has some flaws, the core experience is well-executed, drawing comparisons to games like Super Hexagon for its engaging and intense style. Overall, players appreciate the easy controls and appealing aesthetics, though some may find it overwhelming after short play sessions.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % 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 graphics 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.
“Great soundtrack, visuals are clean and simple, overall very well made enjoyable game.”
“Everything is golden in the graphics department.”
“A pretty awesome game, awesome soundtrack, awesome graphics, awesome controls.”
“The controls are simple, and the ability to turn on an epilepsy-friendly mode is a great feature for this title due to some of the graphics present.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability thanks to its two distinct modes—normal and drunk mode—along with competitive leaderboard features that enhance its addictive nature. Players are drawn back for the varied experiences and the challenge of improving their scores.
“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.”
“The game has a massive replayability due to its two modes, normal mode and drunk mode (ctrl), the feature to climb the leaderboards, and how addicting it is.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play again since the story doesn’t change and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“While the game offers multiple endings, they all feel similar and don’t provide enough variation to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
