Vaccine Rebirth

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Vaccine Rebirth is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Rainy Night Creations and was released on May 25, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Your friend has been infected again, find a cure before time runs out. But it won't be easy, sooner or later your friend will relapse and you'll have to find a new cure in a new randomly generated mansion. Will you be able to discover the secret of the mansion and save your friend once and for all? Vaccine Rebirth has been built from scratch, expanding the original idea, including new gameplay me…

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story3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game is a charming tribute to classic Resident Evil, successfully capturing the nostalgic feel of PS1-era gaming.
Local co-op mode is a standout feature, allowing players to enjoy the game together, even with limited internet connectivity.
The procedurally generated levels and randomized elements provide a fun and engaging experience, enhancing replayability despite some repetitiveness.

The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive room layouts and limited exploration, diminishing its long-term appeal as a rogue-like title.
It feels underpolished, with issues such as getting stuck on objects and a simplistic AI that detracts from the overall experience.
Despite its interesting concept, the execution falls short, failing to capture the intricate design and meaningful backtracking found in traditional survival horror games.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by classic tank controls that may feel outdated but are still serviceable for fans of the genre, offering enough depth for multiple playthroughs. While the rogue-lite elements appear superficial and the mechanics lack coherent scaling, the overall experience is enjoyable for those who appreciate retro-style gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing character uniqueness and balancing gameplay mechanics.
- “On the surface, the story and gameplay seem simple enough, but there is enough depth in both that multiple playthroughs are guaranteed.”
- “At least from the perspective of an old-school fan, I do believe there is still a huge audience for tank controls and classic mechanics; they might be slightly off, but they are serviceable here.”
- “I think the game would benefit if you made the characters a bit more unique with the gameplay, like in RE3 where they had different starting loadouts. Maybe even try to add a few more playable characters, just edit the model, swap some colors, and give them more traits.”
- “As I progressed through the stages, which are mostly randomized with slight tile differences between the completed stages, it became increasingly obvious that the rogue-lite experience of this game is only surface-level; the mechanics and the balancing have no coherent scaling.”
- “I think the game would benefit if you made the characters a bit more unique with the gameplay. For example, in RE3 they had different starting loadouts; maybe even try to add a few more playable characters, just edit the model, swap some colors, and give them more traits.”
- “As far as classic tank-control gameplay goes, I actually don't think it's that bad. Some of the timing could be improved, but in terms of indie games, I have seen a lot worse.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a nostalgic low-poly aesthetic that resonates with fans, though some users note that the 3D backgrounds appear somewhat 2D. While the art style is appreciated for its handmade quality, there is a consensus that improvements are needed in visual variety and overall execution.
- “The fully 3D graphics backgrounds have a unique 2D appearance, and the models showcase a perfect low-poly aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are great in a nostalgic way.”
- “I do like the art style, and it appears to feature all handmade assets with minimal use of any store-bought assets.”
- “Strangely, the fully 3D graphics backgrounds looked 2D, and the models had the perfect low-poly look to them.”
- “I mean, look, I think just like the first game it's easy to nitpick it. There are many things that could be improved, but I don't think the dev is trolling. There is some passion there; I get what you're trying to do. It's just not there yet and needs more variety in general, both in terms of visuals and rogue-lite progression.”
- “The aesthetics are achieved, but there is still room for improvement.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is seen as lacking depth, with players wishing for a more fully developed narrative and immersive experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable and offers enough complexity for multiple playthroughs, there is a desire for a dedicated story mode and more engaging lore elements to enhance the overall experience. Despite its simplicity, the game does provide a unique narrative through collectible lore pages, though it doesn't aim to redefine the genre.
- “On the surface, the story and gameplay seem simple enough, but there is enough depth in both that multiple playthroughs are guaranteed.”
- “It isn't trying to reinvent Resident Evil (though it does have a unique story through pages of lore) and it's not trying to reinvent roguelites.”
- “You technically have enough models/tiles to make a custom re game; maybe add a little more story-specific locations, focus a bit more on the immersion and experience. It does not have to be perfect, just good enough to introduce the game.”
- “You could have a story mode where you curate the level progression a bit, and maybe include a proper fight with a tyrant in a few custom-made rooms.”
- “You technically have enough models and tiles to create a custom remake of the game; maybe add a few more story-specific locations and focus a bit more on immersion and experience. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough to introduce the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers a quick playtime that appeals to speedrunners, many players feel that the limited content diminishes its long-term replay value. Suggestions for improvement include adding more unique characters and traits to enhance variety in gameplay.
- “The game has strong replayability and plays quickly, so speedrunners will enjoy the feel very much.”
- “I think the game would benefit if you made the characters a bit more unique with the gameplay, like in RE3 they had different starting loadouts. Maybe even try to add a few more playable characters, just edit the model, swap some colors, and give them more traits.”
- “In something like two hours of playtime, you end up seeing pretty much all this game has to offer, considerably diminishing its replay value, which is essential for a rogue-like title.”
- “I think the game would benefit if you made the characters a bit more unique with the gameplay. For example, in RE3, they had different starting loadouts. Maybe even try to add a few more playable characters by just editing the model, swapping some colors, and giving them more traits.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that the soundtrack lacks consistency and fails to enhance immersion, particularly as the game progresses. Additionally, certain later tracks are seen as mismatched with the game's theme, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects in general don't convince me.”
- “As the game progressed, the consistency with the immersion dropped, partially due to the repetitive objectives, but also because some of the songs you picked later didn't work for the theme.”