Ruin of the Reckless

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Ruin of the Reckless is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Faux-Operative Games and was released on April 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"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.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced and responsive combat, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate action-oriented gameplay.
The art style and music are vibrant and engaging, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic experience.
The Chaos Card system allows for a customizable difficulty experience, adding variety and replayability to each run.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes and issues with hit detection, which can detract from the overall experience.
Melee combat can feel repetitive and lacks the depth found in other games, leading to a less engaging gameplay loop.
The game has limited resolution options and performance issues, particularly in co-op mode, which can hinder playability on higher resolution displays.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
73%
6%
The gameplay of "Ruin of the Reckless" is a fast-paced, action-oriented experience that combines melee combat with a unique card-based progression system, allowing players to modify difficulty and gameplay mechanics. While the game features a compelling loop of ascending a tower and offers a variety of powers and upgrades, some players find the overwhelming number of effects on screen can detract from the experience. Overall, it provides a challenging and enjoyable gameplay experience, particularly for fans of roguelike titles, though it may not stand out significantly among similar games.
- “What Ruin of the Reckless does correctly is balance the game perfectly, making reckless gameplay more effective than stopping and thinking.”
- “The gameplay was most certainly enjoyable, and I will play this game again in the future.”
- “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.”
- “It seems like it has a neat narrative, but I wouldn't suffer the gameplay to watch it.”
- “The melee mechanics just do not seem to work.”
- “The gameplay doesn't particularly stand out amongst the pack of similar titles, and the environments can lack variety, but it's satisfying and fun to replay.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its vibrant chiptune soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Many players highlight the catchy main theme and the overall quality of the music, describing it as one of the best chiptune soundtracks in recent years. While some may not prefer the genre, the majority agree that the music significantly contributes to the game's energetic atmosphere and replayability.
- “The soundtrack is full of awesome chiptune, and you don't need to spend ridiculously long on a play session (though if you're like me, you will end up with a dozen 'just one more try' runs after you inevitably die).”
- “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.”
- “The music/sound effects are decent.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics feature a unique and charming art style with vibrant character designs, reminiscent of retro games, though some backgrounds may appear minimal. While the visuals are generally appealing and enhance the gameplay experience, they are described as serviceable rather than groundbreaking, ensuring clarity without clutter. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and character, keeping players engaged.
- “The graphics really pop, showcasing a world full of unique and interesting character designs.”
- “The graphics and sound are very charming.”
- “It’s got a unique art style, great characterization, a retro feel, and enough to keep you interested and likely coming back to the tower many times.”
- “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'.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's story is minimal and somewhat lackluster, revolving around a character who is dead and must climb a tower for a chance to make a wish. While the narrative serves its purpose to support the gameplay, it lacks depth and engagement, leaving players wanting more. Overall, the story is considered "meh" but sufficient for the game's mechanics.
- “To be honest, there isn't really a story.”
- “You're a guy who's apparently dead climbing a tower, which is basically the maximum amount of the story the game needs to carry the gameplay format.”
- “Locked into a tower of horrors for eternity, you have been told a story that if you can reach the tower’s peak, you will be granted one wish.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the graphics are praised for their vibrant and unique character designs, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
- “The backstories are rich and well-crafted, adding layers to each character that enhance the overall narrative.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews on replayability are mixed; while some players find the game offers limited replay value, others appreciate its depth and complexity, suggesting it can be highly replayable despite initial appearances.
- “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.”
- “Replayability is slim to none.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report significant optimization issues in the game, prompting the developer to acknowledge the problem and commit to releasing an optimization patch.
- “The developer has acknowledged this and said they are working on an optimization patch.”
- “The game currently has too many optimization issues.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional glitches and crashes to the desktop, which can be frustrating, especially given the lack of save functionality. However, most users report that there are no game-breaking issues aside from sound problems.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by its 16-bit sound design, featuring a chiptune soundtrack that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of the music style of Anamanaguchi.
- “The sound design in this game is crafted to evoke a 16-bit atmosphere, and the soundtrack can best be described as chiptune, with many tracks reminiscent of Anamanaguchi.”

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Ruin of the Reckless is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Ruin of the Reckless is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 40 hours playing Ruin of the Reckless.

Ruin of the Reckless was released on April 26, 2017.

Ruin of the Reckless was developed by Faux-Operative Games.

Ruin of the Reckless has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Ruin of the Reckless is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Starward Rogue, Dungeon Souls, Monolithic Christmas Night, Wizard of Legend, Juicy Realm and others.

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