Riddled Corpses

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 73 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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Riddled Corpses is a challenging 8/16-bit arcade-style game with hordes of pixel art zombies and monsters across 6 unique stages. Choose from 6 playable characters, each with their own shooting style and special ability, as you battle through levels filled with chaotic, fast-paced action. New characters, enemies, and special abilities have been added to the PC version for even more variety and replayability.

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Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding25 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming retro aesthetic with addictive arcade gameplay and character progression mechanics, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
  • Once players invest time into grinding and upgrading their characters, the gameplay becomes enjoyable as they can effectively blow up enemies in their path.
  • Local co-op play adds to the fun, allowing friends to join in on the chaotic zombie-blasting action.
  • The game suffers from a significant grind, requiring players to repeatedly replay levels to gather enough gold for upgrades, which can become tedious and frustrating.
  • The UI can obscure important gameplay elements, making it difficult to see enemies and projectiles, leading to cheap deaths.
  • The PC version is outdated compared to console versions, lacking features and updates that could enhance the overall experience.
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a retro aesthetic and addictive arcade mechanics, appealing to fans of classic bullet hell shooters. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and a grindy progression system, which may deter players not fond of the genre. While the shooting mechanics are satisfying and the graphics charming, the lack of variety and depth in gameplay can lead to a monotonous experience over time.

    • “Great retro aesthetic, combined with addictive arcade gameplay and character progression mechanics, produce a top-class experience.”
    • “The shooting mechanics are great; annihilating every abomination in your way is very satisfying. While the screen can get very chaotic with the amount of bullets present at times, it is exhilarating to slip around bullets like a boss. Plus, it manages to run silky-smooth even with a low-end PC.”
    • “This is a fun and faithful recreation of old-fashioned arcade shooters that is just difficult enough to make beating the game satisfying without making the journey too frustrating, and has some fun music and monster designs to go with the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop is 100% assbackwards.”
    • “The lack of variety becomes a huge issue when the game's design format forces you to replay the same areas over and over again, as the game has an RPG mechanic to up your damage and fire rate, which is necessary to get through the hordes of enemies that come on the later waves.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, if a bit repetitive, but there's no real story at all, no real difference to the characters beyond their special abilities, and no real reason to keep playing beyond the satisfaction of completion.”
  • grinding25 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game features extensive grinding, which can be both a point of frustration and a source of enjoyment for players. Many users find the repetitive nature of grinding tedious, especially given the long stages and the necessity to farm for upgrades and gold. While some appreciate the grind as a means to enhance gameplay and extend replay value, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making progress feel slow and laborious.

    • “I hope you enjoy grinding, because that's the only thing you will do while playing this game.”
    • “There's a selection of enemies in the game, but each stage is long and tedious, so expect to see the same enemies again, and again... and again.”
    • “The only way to progress is to level up, the only way to get money is to play the game and die countless times to make up that money needed to level up, and every level starts out super slow which makes getting money very tedious.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, vibrant colors, and detailed pixel art, effectively capturing the essence of classic arcade shooters. While many players appreciate the nostalgic visuals and well-designed enemy characters, some express a desire for more gore and a deeper graphical experience. Overall, the game's art style resonates well with fans of retro gaming, though it may not appeal to those who prefer modern graphics.

    • “Great retro aesthetic, combined with addictive arcade gameplay and character progression mechanics, produce a top-class experience.”
    • “The pixel artwork is charming and the enemy designs are well done.”
    • “The level of detail in this game's art is just dumbfounding; the brilliant colors and the dark or bright aesthetics in the levels mix into an art direction that I love and can't get enough of.”
    • “The graphics just seem kind of ugly to me, to be honest.”
    • “Although the game can be frustrating, if you aren't a big fan of that kind of aesthetic, you will probably get bored with this game very quickly as its gameplay and presentation are pretty thin.”
    • “The visuals are reminiscent of the 16-bit era and do the job for the most part.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its retro chiptune soundtrack that enhances the arcade experience, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. While some players appreciate the nostalgic influence and fun tunes, there are complaints about the lack of variety and instances of poor quality or stolen sounds. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gameplay for some, but can become a drawback for others.

    • “Riddled Corpses is a very straightforward twin-stick shooter with design and music heavily influenced by the 8-bit/retro/pixelated generation.”
    • “Retro graphics, great chiptune soundtrack, and arcade gameplay are the reasons why I can't stop playing this game.”
    • “This is a fun and faithful recreation of old-fashioned arcade shooters that is just difficult enough to make beating the game satisfying without making the journey there too frustrating, and has some fun music and monster designs to go with the gameplay.”
    • “This game runs poorly, features stolen sounds, many of which are from SNK, and the music is bad.”
    • “The music is annoying too.”
    • “Some more variety in music could have helped this.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and generic, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and engagement. While some versions include basic story elements like an intro and outro, the overall narrative is considered insufficient to motivate continued play, as the focus remains primarily on gameplay rather than storytelling. Players seeking a rich narrative experience may find this game lacking, as it prioritizes fun mechanics over a compelling plot.

    • “You also might benefit from making some type of story in the game (but don't make it the main focus) or at the very least have some type of background to characters.”
    • “What's their story?”
    • “This game, while fun, is not for those who want a story.”
    • “The game could have had some cut scenes to push it along, to kind of make me want to keep playing, like slowly telling me a story, but it's not like that at all and in my opinion it was a mistake not to include that.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, if a bit repetitive, but there's no real story at all, no real difference to the characters beyond their special abilities, and no real reason to keep playing beyond the satisfaction of completion.”
    • “At this point, I swear I'm totally fed up with them; it's no different here. Things go badly and suddenly we have a plot device that's just as generic as possible. However, while the story is no longer than three lines, everything else makes up for it.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players note that while the game offers some replayability through grinding and skill challenges, the limited game modes and steep leveling costs can feel more like artificial padding than genuine replay value. The necessity to grind for upgrades and the high difficulty level extend gameplay, but may frustrate those seeking a more varied experience.

    • “The leveling starts cheap enough, but afterwards, nearing level 20, the prices turn obnoxiously high compared to the amount of gold you would gain from arcade. Some could call it replayability, but considering there are only two game modes, I would rather call it padding via limitations.”
    • “Raw skill only gets you so far with the game, and while some feel that it's a poor design choice having to grind for more firepower, it needs to be addressed that if it wasn't for the grinding and steep difficulty, this game would be over in a single sitting, offering little replay value.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional impact of the game heightened by the mechanic where touching a boss results in an instant defeat, creating a sense of vulnerability and urgency that resonates deeply with the overall experience.

  • stability1 mentions

    Players have reported that stability issues significantly impact gameplay, often attributing deaths to bugs rather than a lack of skill. This has led to frustration and a diminished overall experience.

    • “I don't feel like I died due to lack of skill; I feel like I died because the game is buggy.”
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