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The Great Rebellion

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
99% User Score Based on 181 reviews

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The Great Rebellion is a single player role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Kvltgames and was released on February 1, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run'n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews
music28 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a fun and challenging roguelike experience with tight controls and a variety of weapons.
  • The retro graphics and dynamic soundtrack enhance the overall experience, creating a visually appealing and immersive atmosphere.
  • The game features clever satire and humor that resonates with players, providing a unique commentary on modern societal issues.
  • The game may be too politically charged for some players, with its themes and humor potentially alienating those who do not share similar views.
  • Some players have noted a lack of variety in levels and content, leading to concerns about replayability after completing the game.
  • There are minor bugs and issues with the controls that could detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for further polish.

  • music

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 26% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its engaging and memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The retro and synthwave-inspired compositions are noted for their ability to energize gameplay, particularly during intense moments, and contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is frequently described as top-notch, with some reviewers expressing a desire to purchase it separately due to its quality.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing!”
    • “When the battle music kicks in it really gets fun.”
    • “Great story, great setting, great music... everything is simply superb, hard to believe it's the first game by this company, it feels and plays much better than some bigger roguelikes/shooters.”
    • “Like a song beyond your hearing or a word on the tip of your tongue.”
    • “Mess up the globalist dystopia to the tune of a synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “Music: the real MVP of this review.”

  • gameplay

    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    59% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and rewarding progression system, making it both enjoyable and replayable. Players appreciate the blend of roguelike elements with exploration and character upgrades, which enhance the overall experience. The retro graphics and vibrant aesthetic further complement the fun and addictive gameplay loop, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The gameplay and the retro graphics are excellent and the storyline is spot on.”
    • “Gameplay is awesome: no limits, just collect and improve, becoming more powerful.”
    • “The core gameplay loop involves progressing through a level, and either in between levels or after a death, returning to a hideout, where you can buff up and buy upgrades.”
    • “The gameplay is a pretty simple roguelike 2D run and gun sidescroller, but it is well-implemented and quite fun.”
    • “Compared to other roguelites, this game has character upgrades that survive deaths, and people you can rescue, which makes the gameplay loop more endearing as it'll help you inch further.”
    • “Gameplay: easy to learn, but hard to master.”

  • graphics

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    72% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro, neon pixel art style, featuring smooth animations and vibrant colors that enhance the overall aesthetic. Many reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and the nostalgic 80s vibe, complemented by a memorable synthwave soundtrack. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the art style, indicating a divide in preferences among users.

    • “Graphics amazing: retro, neon pixel art; smooth and colorful animations, with some nice lighting effects thrown in here and there.”
    • “Not to mention the great retro art style and a somewhat synthwave inspired soundtrack that is quite memorable.”
    • “A simply fun game with beautifully stylized retro graphics.”
    • “I really dislike the art style and general theme of the game.”
    • “I prefer the 'none' setting for graphic filter.”
    • “I did notice a couple of minor bugs; sound and graphics settings wouldn't update until I passed the tutorial.”

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game's story is praised for its witty, darkly comedic take on modernity and authoritarianism, set in a dystopian future that resonates with contemporary issues. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, humorous dialogue, and the blend of action with a thought-provoking plot, likening it favorably to other titles in the genre. While some note a lack of character development, the overall execution of the story and its commentary on societal themes is well-received.

    • “The gameplay and the retro graphics are excellent and the storyline is spot on.”
    • “Witty story: dialogue is funny; the story is based around 'modernity' hilariously extended into the future, where the authoritarian technocratic, globalist ideologues have fully enslaved Europe.”
    • “Great story, great setting, great music... everything is simply superb, hard to believe it's the first game by this company, it feels and plays much better than some bigger roguelikes/shooters.”
    • “Story/characters: it is more or less a parody of woke stuff, so it does not have any character development and a basic plot.”
    • “Story: the story follows a man who is fed up with being oppressed for no reason outside of his race and gender, breaking free from society's endless hypocrisy and degeneracy, and taking back his culture and country from despicable wannabe tyrants who fashion themselves as the 'leaders of Europa'.”
    • “When it comes to the story and politics, I don't think it was as offensive as you would think from a game that got banned in Germany.”

  • humor

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its witty dialogue and satirical take on modernity and authoritarianism, delivering a hilarious experience that resonates particularly with right-leaning players. Reviewers highlight the clever cultural references, diverse and funny enemies, and an overall engaging narrative that combines humor with addictive gameplay. The game is described as a successful blend of intelligent satire and entertaining mechanics, making it a standout in the roguelike genre.

    • “Overall: big win, hilarious, pokes fun at technology and society as a whole, and has some really epic battles in there.”
    • “Please, leave your pearls at the door and have a sense of humor, this is satire at its most relevant and frankly hilarious.”
    • “Not only is it intelligent and funny, it's based perfection.”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, -40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse weapons, upgrades, and companion systems, which encourage multiple playthroughs. While it can be completed quickly, the challenge and various modes, particularly rogue-like with permadeath, enhance its replay value significantly. Overall, players appreciate the engaging gameplay and humor that contribute to its lasting appeal.

    • “The variety in weapons, upgrades, companions, etc. makes it very replayable; it's not often that a game like this is released, and I couldn't recommend it more.”
    • “Though it doesn't take long to beat, it offers a fantastic challenge and has plenty of replay value at a great price.”
    • “Good gameplay, good humor, quite replayable with a nice upgrade and NPC unlock system.”
    • “I would recommend playing in rogue-like mode with permadeath; otherwise, it sort of hinders replayability because you just end up collecting every upgrade in the game as you restart levels.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel tedious.”
    • “The game offers a linear experience that doesn't change much on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replayability.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth performance on Ubuntu and the Steam Deck, although it has not yet received official verification for the latter, which could improve its credibility and assure users of optimal performance.

    • “This game runs smoothly on Ubuntu!”
    • “Despite its smooth performance on the Steam Deck, it's surprising that it hasn't been officially verified for the platform.”
    • “This recognition could enhance its credibility and assure optimal performance for Steam Deck users.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game lacks significant character development, as it primarily serves as a parody of contemporary social issues, resulting in a simplistic plot and underdeveloped characters.

    • “The story and characters feel like a parody of woke culture, resulting in a lack of meaningful character development and a very basic plot.”
    • “Character development is virtually non-existent, leaving the characters feeling flat and unengaging.”
    • “The game fails to provide any depth to its characters, making it hard to connect with them or care about their journeys.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game engaging and enjoyable, often comparing it to traditional roguelikes where they farm lower levels for improved stats and gear. Many reviewers appreciate the solid game mechanics, stating that the grinding process remains fun and rewarding, even when pursuing all achievements.

    • “But I would imagine it would involve grinding lower, safer levels for better stats, guns, items, etc. - very roguelike.”
    • “Solid game mechanics and gameplay - I had fun playing it, and I personally never got bored even when grinding for all the achievements.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized as fun and challenging, enhanced by a calming retro vibe that adds to the overall experience.

    • “Fun and challenging, with a nice and calming retro atmosphere.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its exceptional stability, running smoothly with minimal stutters or glitches reported by users.

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The Great Rebellion is a role playing shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for The Great Rebellion include roguelite, pixel graphics, cyberpunk, dystopian, action roguelike and others.

The Great Rebellion is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Great Rebellion was released on February 1, 2024.

The Great Rebellion was developed by Kvltgames.

The Great Rebellion has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Great Rebellion for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

The Great Rebellion is a single player game.

Similar games include COMPOUND, HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME, Voidigo, Star of Providence, Fury Unleashed and others.