Save the Reactor
- May 11, 2022
- Hypnohead
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Save the Reactor" is a single-player first-person puzzle game. As a skilled engineer, players must navigate a dangerous reactor facility, fix critical systems, and prevent a meltdown. With various tools and intricate puzzles, players must think quickly and act strategically to save the reactor and themselves.
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Reviews
- The game offers a perfect balance of difficulty and enjoyment, with a variety of levels and an endless mode for continued play.
- It features humorous elements and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained and challenged.
- The game is well-made and provides a unique spin on the point-and-click genre, making it a fun experience for short gaming sessions.
- The graphics are low resolution and feel outdated, reminiscent of games from the 1980s and 1990s.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes too abrupt, making it frustrating for those who prefer a more gradual challenge.
- There are limited content options with only 10 levels, and unclear objectives can hinder progress.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and evolves from easy to challenging as players progress through levels, providing a mix of humor and fun mechanics, such as quirky modifiers. However, some players feel that the short overall playtime of around three hours may not justify the price point.
“I want to note the humor in the game, which can be seen both in the narrative (the plot twist and character dialogues) and in the gameplay (just look at the modifier with falling bacon).”
“I 100%ed this game in 3 hours, even though I did have some AFK time. It's a really good game, although I don't know if $5 is worth it for barely 3 hours of gameplay.”
“The easy gameplay in the beginning gets more and more hardcore with each level.”
“The gameplay has some humorous elements, which can be seen in the narrative (the plot twist and character dialogues) and in the gameplay itself (just look at the modifier with falling bacon).”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly frustrating, especially in the last level, which requires excessive effort to progress. This tediousness detracts from the overall enjoyment, making certain tasks feel unnecessarily laborious.
“Good game apart from the last level, which is grindy as f***.”
“There is no way I can get that without grinding.”
“Some things may make your panel-man job a little bit more tedious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players highlighting its presence in both the narrative—through clever plot twists and witty character dialogues—and in gameplay elements, such as amusing modifiers like falling bacon. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“Great fun, great humor!”
“I want to note the humor in the game, which can be seen both in the narrative (the plot twist and character dialogues) and in the gameplay (just look at the modifier with falling bacon).”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its fantastic storytelling and engaging narrative, highlighted by clever humor in both the plot twists and character dialogues, as well as playful gameplay elements like the falling bacon modifier.
“I want to note the humor in the game, which can be seen both in the narrative (the plot twists and character dialogues) and in the gameplay (just look at the modifier with falling bacon).”
“Fantastic storytelling, great narrative.”
