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 engaging and humorous gameplay that challenges multitasking skills while providing a fun narrative.
- The pixel art and character designs are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience and making the game visually appealing.
- The graphics are criticized for being low resolution and reminiscent of older games, which detracts from the experience.
- 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 available, which may leave some players wanting more after completion.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and evolves from easy to challenging as players progress through levels, with humorous elements woven into both the narrative and mechanics. However, some users question the value of the experience given its short completion time of around three hours.
“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 bucks 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 complete. This grindiness can make the overall experience feel tedious and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Good game apart from the last level, which is grindy as f***.”
“There is no way I can get that without grinding.”
“And due to unforeseen circumstances, some things may make your panel-man job a little bit more tedious.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its great humor, evident in both the narrative through clever plot twists and character dialogues, as well as in the gameplay with amusing elements like a bacon modifier. Overall, it is described as a hilarious point-and-click style experience that combines fun minigames with comedic moments.
“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).”
“Save the Reactor is a hilarious point-and-click style game that involves managing multiple panels, each with their own minigames that you must keep track of in order to prevent the reactor from killing you.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its fantastic storytelling and engaging narrative, highlighted by humorous elements in both the plot and character dialogues, as well as playful gameplay mechanics.
“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).”
“Fantastic storytelling, great narrative.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their clarity, allowing players to easily navigate puzzles and identify mistakes.
“The graphics are clear, allowing you to complete puzzles easily and understand what you're doing and what might be wrong.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a pleasure to look at.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
