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Searching For Rest

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95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding
95% User Score Based on 87 reviews

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Searching For Rest is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Delightful Victory and was released on January 8, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Searching For Rest" , your soul returns from the dead to find eternal rest. Unlock upgrades, curses, and abilities as you navigate through the cemetery and catacombs in this deckbuilding game. Strategy and customization are key as you fight foes, uncover mysteries, and create the perfect graveyard to aid in your search for rest.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming and unique take on the roguelike genre, with deep mechanics and a high replayability factor.
  • Players appreciate the beautiful art, engaging music, and the strategic depth that unfolds as they progress.
  • It's a well-balanced game that is easy to pick up but offers a satisfying challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
  • The game can feel repetitive at times, with some players finding the RNG elements frustrating, especially in the early stages.
  • Progression can be tedious, requiring multiple runs to unlock new content, which may deter some players.
  • Certain mechanics and boss battles are criticized for being poorly balanced, leading to a lack of meaningful gameplay experiences.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its charming art and music, alongside fascinating mechanics that reveal depth and variety as players progress. While the core loop is solid and offers satisfying, easy-to-pick-up mechanics with high replayability, some players feel the ending lacks a meaningful experience. Overall, the game provides a rewarding roguelite progression system and encourages exploration of its mechanics.

    • “The core gameplay loop is super solid, and the roguelite progression system is great too for those who love achievements and something to work towards.”
    • “This game is super charming and surprisingly deep in its mechanics, offering the player a lot to think about during their turn despite only being able to flip/reveal cards.”
    • “Has some interesting concepts, but the end of the game fails to deliver a meaningful gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay is simple to pick up, but very satisfying.”
    • “Mechanics unfold and some depth and variety unfold after a few short runs.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting beauty and immersive quality, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the depth and charm of the soundtrack, which keeps them engaged and eager to explore further. Overall, the combination of great art and music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, particularly for fans of the horror genre.

    • “It has so much depth to it, the music is amazing, it is beautiful to look at and I keep discovering something new every time I play.”
    • “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
    • “The soundtrack, hauntingly beautiful, synchronizes with every move, immersing you in the nocturnal adventure.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its engaging mechanics and appealing art. The ability to enjoy quick sessions of 5-10 minutes while still experiencing varied gameplay contributes to its strong replay value.

    • “The art is lovely, the mechanics are fascinating, and the replayability is fairly high.”
    • “Interesting gameplay, good replayability.”
    • “I also like that I can pick it up for 5-10 minutes and knock out a run or two in that time, but the replayability factor remains high.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are consistently praised for their polish and charm, with no bugs reported, and are complemented by appealing audio and aesthetics. Players, particularly horror fans, find the visuals captivating and are eager to explore additional unlockables, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
    • “Polished (no bugs, nice graphics, nice audio, complete from start to finish).”
    • “The graphics, music, and aesthetic are charming (especially seeing as I'm a horror fanatic), and I'm itching to see what the other unlockables are, something that will absolutely keep me coming back.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an engaging storyline that stands out in a crowded genre, with an active development team enhancing the narrative experience. Players appreciate the variety of builds and the progression system that improves as they delve deeper into the story.

    • “Interesting take on a crowded genre, active development, and a good storyline.”
    • “The game itself has quite a selection of builds with levels of progression that get better as you unlock more of the story.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players who are open to engaging in grinding often view it as a minor concern, suggesting that the experience can be enjoyable for those willing to invest the time.

    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun gaming experience.”
    • “I found myself spending hours on grinding, which quickly became tedious and frustrating.”
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Searching For Rest is a casual strategy game.

Searching For Rest is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Searching For Rest.

Searching For Rest was released on January 8, 2024.

Searching For Rest was developed by Delightful Victory.

Searching For Rest has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Searching For Rest is a single player game.

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