UNLIGHT:Revive

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UNLIGHT:Revive is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by UNLIGHT LLC and was released on December 6, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

UNLIGHT:Revive is a story-driven RPG featuring both single-player and multiplayer PvP modes. Players control doll-like warriors resurrected by the "Goddess of Fire" to form an army of the dead, each with unique pasts and regrets, striving to invade the surface world. The game explores mysteries surrounding the goddess’s true intentions and the bond between player and warrior.

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Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic charm for players who enjoyed it on Facebook, with engaging character stories and unique art design.
The card mechanics are strategic and rewarding, making the gameplay enjoyable despite some bugs.
The game offers a good balance of deck-building and tactics, providing a fun experience for both new and returning players.

The game suffers from long loading times, frequent crashes, and various bugs that hinder the overall experience.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as a fixed small window size and lack of fullscreen support, making it difficult to play.
The gacha mechanics are frustrating, with low rates for obtaining desired characters and a heavy reliance on microtransactions.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of engaging card mechanics and turn-based combat, though it suffers from bugs, long loading times, and a lack of effective tutorials, making it challenging for new players to grasp the mechanics. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and strategic depth, others criticize the repetitive nature and pay-to-win aspects, leading to a divided reception. Overall, despite its flaws, many find the gameplay enjoyable and fun once they overcome initial hurdles.
- “Despite some bugs, the game is very fun, and its card mechanics are simple yet require a little bit of attention to use the character's skills.”
- “A good balance of deck-building and tactics creates engaging gameplay.”
- “It's thrilling to see another turn-based combat actually being fun instead of a cheap RPG Maker game; the mechanics may seem a bit harsh to follow when presented by the tutorial, but as soon as you start playing, it's an intuitive game.”
- “The battle tutorials bug out by freezing, forcing you to skip them after a certain point. Thankfully, you still get the rewards after, and the actual gameplay does work.”
- “Disappointing game with numerous bugs and unfinished mechanics.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the gameplay feels repetitive and uninspired.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it convoluted and repetitive, leading to bland character development. However, others appreciate its uniqueness and nostalgic elements, noting that the strategic card-based combat and art style enhance the overall experience. The English translation issues may hinder understanding, but the story remains engaging for many players.
- “The card-based combat is strategic and rewarding, the characters are interesting, and the story keeps me hooked.”
- “The story and characters are unique, which is the only thing that makes me keep playing the game (plus nostalgia).”
- “Art style and storyline are also nice.”
- “The story is convoluted and difficult to follow; characters feel bland and uninspired.”
- “The only real flaw is that the quest mechanic is very repetitive.”
- “Nothing much to go through before players gather enough cards to unlock character stories.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique gothic art style reminiscent of 19th and early 20th-century aesthetics, which some players find engaging and compelling. However, many reviews note that the visuals are outdated and plagued by graphical bugs, detracting from the overall experience. While the art style is appreciated, the shallow visuals and repetitive gameplay leave a mixed impression.
- “The art style is unique and gothic, and the character stories are surprisingly engaging.”
- “The dark, gothic aesthetic is unique and the character stories are surprisingly compelling.”
- “Has a 19th/early 20th century German aesthetic that reminds me of 'Dies Irae', and the looks are very Persona-like.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the gameplay feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
- “Aside from graphical bugs and occasionally failing to close, it's still as good as I remembered.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and freezes, which detract from the overall experience. Many users attribute these problems to its origins as a Facebook widget, and while some acknowledge that bugs are common in early stages, the overall sentiment is that the game's stability is lacking.
- “A card RPG, but crude: bugs, freezes, little content, and donations stifle interest.”
- “The app is pretty buggy, which I guess you can chalk up to it being a port of a Facebook widget.”
- “Like others have said, the game is very buggy.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players note that recent updates have made the game less grindy and more free-to-play friendly, though some still criticize the farming system for lacking quality of life improvements. However, nostalgia may influence opinions, as some players find the game remains excessively grindy without a pity system to alleviate the experience.
- “Bad farming system; after all these years, it still hasn't improved any quality of life aspects.”
- “I'm not giving my thoughts on the gameplay because I'm biased with nostalgia, but this game is very grindy with no pity system in place.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, likened to a scam that exploits players, with frequent crashes inadvertently protecting users from microtransactions. Overall, it is viewed negatively, contributing to the game's failure.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money, which is refreshing in today's gaming landscape.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it enjoyable without feeling forced to buy anything.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't affect gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the game at their own pace.”
- “An absolutely crappy Facebook cash grab/scam that makes Farmville look innocent and generous.”
- “The game (rightfully) died a lonely death because Facebook cash grab scams are cancer.”
- “They didn't do a particularly good job; it crashes constantly, which works in gamers' favor because anything that keeps gamers away from microtransactions and browser scams is a win if you ask me.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the characters and sound design; however, there is significant frustration regarding the pay-to-win mechanics, which hinder the ability to obtain desired characters without spending money.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack that draws you into the game world.”
- “I was blown away by the rich atmosphere; every detail contributes to a sense of realism that makes the experience unforgettable.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and beautifully crafted environments creates an atmosphere that is both enchanting and haunting.”
- “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking the depth that would make the world feel alive.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere is flat and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game tries to create a dark and immersive atmosphere, but it ends up feeling forced and unconvincing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users report significant optimization issues, particularly with high-end hardware like the RTX 4090, where the game is frustratingly capped at 50-60 fps, limiting performance despite powerful specifications.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run efficiently without sacrificing graphics.”
- “The game runs flawlessly on my setup, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “As for the optimization issues others have mentioned, I'm using an RTX 4090, and the game is hard-capped at 50-60 FPS.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, which is incredibly frustrating.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the optimization feels lacking, leading to frequent stutters and frame drops.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its impressive design, with users noting that while the character designs were exceptional for their time, they may now be considered standard compared to contemporary games.
- “The character design is great.”
- “Character designs were cool back then, standard by today's expectations.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the impressive art and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the music contributes to the engaging character stories, making the game feel more immersive.
- “The art is great, and the music is good. This was one of the few gacha card games that actually functioned as a card game rather than just a PNG collector. Honestly, the character stories are good enough that I'm happy to finish the ones I never ranked fully.”
- “First off, I just want to say that the music and art are amazing.”