Ruin of the Reckless
- April 26, 2017
- Faux-Operative Games
- 40h median play time
Get on Steam"Ruin of the Reckless" is a 2D action-packed roguelike game with fast-paced melee combat and co-operative play. Trapped souls seek to reach the tower's peak, granted one wish upon success. The game features 16-bit classic aesthetics with updated graphics, increased pace, and challenges, supporting local co-op play for up to 4 players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fantastic art style and an excellent chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Combat is fast-paced and responsive, providing a satisfying mix of melee fighting and spellcasting with a variety of customization options.
- The developers are very responsive to community feedback and actively work on patches to improve the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with hit detection, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- The combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many weapons and abilities feeling too similar to one another.
- The timed floors and overwhelming enemy spawns create an artificial difficulty that can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Ruin of the Reckless" is characterized by its challenging and fluid mechanics, emphasizing fast-paced, melee combat and a unique card-based progression system that allows players to adjust difficulty and modify gameplay. While the timer can detract from enjoyment and may lead to frustrating moments, the game offers a variety of unlockable powers and procedurally generated content that enhances replayability. Overall, it provides a satisfying experience for those who appreciate intense action games, despite not reaching the heights of indie classics like "Isaac" or "Gungeon."
“What Ruin of the Reckless does correctly is balance the game perfectly, making reckless gameplay more effective than stopping and thinking.”
“There's plenty of nifty things to unlock to tweak the gameplay, lots of difficulty options (through cards) so anyone can get the right feel, and with procedurally generated floors, there's an endless amount of content.”
“The core combat mechanic of this game is surprisingly satisfying, and while it initially seems simple, it all mixes together into a very compelling package.”
“It seems like it has a neat narrative, but I wouldn't suffer the gameplay to watch it.”
“In other words, if what you are looking for is an instant classic of a game that will provide you with hundreds of hours of gameplay, then you very well may be disappointed.”
“Ruin of the Reckless has a very simple gameplay loop of trying to ascend a tower by finding the key and then the elevator on each floor until you die or succeed and then repeating.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its exceptional chiptune soundtrack, which many players find captivating and memorable. Reviewers highlight its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with some even purchasing the soundtrack after just a few minutes of play. While personal taste varies, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature, effectively complementing the game's retro aesthetic and fast-paced action.
“However, where the game succeeds the most in my opinion is the music.”
“It has one of the best chiptune soundtracks I've heard in years, to the point where I decided to buy the soundtrack after about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
“The music paves the way for the frenetic gameplay and really manages to pull its own weight in mixing with the simple yet heavy fighting.”
“The soundtrack isn't really my cup of tea, but that's obviously up to everyone's own taste.”
“Now, let me just get the soundtrack out of the way.”
“It's everything I've ever wanted in a high-speed dungeon crawling rogue-lite game with the most eargasm-inducing music ever.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming and unique art style reminiscent of Cave Story, with responsive controls and appealing character animations. However, the backgrounds are often described as minimal and plain, which some players feel detracts from the overall visual experience. While the graphics are serviceable, they are not considered particularly special, likely to maintain clarity in gameplay.
“The graphics and sound are very charming.”
“Very responsive controls and hit detection, unique art style and a cool retro soundtrack.”
“The art style and animations on the characters are very nice.”
“Graphics are serviceable, but nothing special, which I assume is to avoid the game being too cluttered.”
“The art style and animations on the characters are very nice, but the backgrounds seem very minimal and plain aside from the hub area.”
“It has graphics and sound similar to Cave Story, only much more 'realistic'.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is considered underwhelming, described as "meh," but sufficient to support the gameplay, which revolves around a deceased character climbing a tower. While the narrative lacks depth, it serves its purpose within the game's structure.
“The story is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“The narrative unfolds in a way that keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“You're a guy who's apparently dead climbing a tower, which is basically the maximum amount of story the game needs to carry the gameplay format.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While some players may initially feel disappointed by the replayability of the roguelite, many discover that its deceptively simple mechanics offer significant depth, leading to a highly engaging and nearly infinite replay experience.
“What initially seems deceptively simple is, in fact, incredibly deep and almost infinitely replayable.”
“When it comes to replayability, something most people expect a lot from roguelites, I think many people could be surprised in a negative sense.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and variety makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“After a few runs, the game starts to feel repetitive, and the excitement of discovering new content quickly fades.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional glitches and crashes, particularly frustrating due to the lack of save functionality. However, aside from sound issues, players report no significant game-breaking bugs.
“Currently, it has a few glitches and crashes to desktop in some instances, which is a bit frustrating in a game that has no saves.”
“Sound issues aside, I've encountered no game-breaking glitches of any kind.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by witty and clever dialogue, with players particularly enjoying the comedic elements of the tutorial character. This blend of humor and informative content enhances the overall experience, making it both entertaining and educational.
“The dialogue is funny and smart.”
“I strongly recommend doing the tutorial, not only because the character within is hilarious, but because the game has an awful lot to explain to you, intuitive as it may seem afterward.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted optimization issues, but the developer has recognized the problem and is actively working on a patch to improve performance.
“The developer has acknowledged this and said they are working on an optimization patch.”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times severely impact the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by its 16-bit sound design and chiptune soundtrack, drawing comparisons to the music of anamanaguchi, which enhances the nostalgic feel of the experience.
“The sound design in this game creates a captivating 16-bit atmosphere, and the soundtrack can best be described as chiptune, with many tracks reminiscent of Anamanaguchi.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The combination of visuals and soundscapes creates a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
