Reignbreaker
Last updated: 2025-03-24
- Unique visual style, excellent music and sound.
- Fluid combat with Hades-like, unique twists.
- Polished roguelike with generous progression.
- Javelin enables diverse, rewarding playstyles.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and monotonous.
- Lacks enemy and environment variety.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 122
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 10%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 85%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 15%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 304
- Negative points
- 134
- Gameplay points
- 48
- Perf. points
- 12
- Rec. points
- 95
- Misc points
- 16
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Unique, appealing visual style | The game features a unique and appealing art style, with excellent visuals, character designs, and UI. The aesthetic is often described as a blend of punk, medieval, and comic book elements, creating a distinct and immersive world. | 96% |
| Excellent music and sound | Reviewers consistently praise the game's music and sound design, noting its quality and how well it complements the gameplay and atmosphere. Specific tracks, like the main menu theme and boss battle music, receive high marks. | 95% |
| Hades-like with unique twists | Many reviewers compare the game favorably to Hades, citing similarities in gameplay and roguelike elements. However, the game also introduces its own unique twists and mechanics, setting it apart as a worthwhile alternative. | 92% |
| Fluid, responsive combat | The game offers fluid, responsive, and fast-paced combat. Players feel in control, and the action is described as both engaging and satisfying. | 86% |
| Polished with generous progression | The game is considered polished, well-designed, and offers a generous progression system. Upgrades and rewards are plentiful, allowing players to enhance their abilities and tailor their builds. | 86% |
| Fun, accessible roguelike | The game is considered fun, addictive, and accessible, even for players new to the roguelike genre. Its learning curve is quick, and it offers high replayability. | 83% |
| Javelin offers diverse playstyles | The javelin weapon and its variants are a highlight, offering diverse playstyles and status effects. Experimenting with different javelins keeps the gameplay engaging. | 81% |
| Rewards exploration and experimentation | The game rewards exploration and experimentation, with levels designed to encourage curiosity. Hidden chests, alternative routes, and optional challenges add depth and replayability. | 81% |
| Supports build diversity | The game supports a variety of builds, allowing players to lean into specific playstyles. Fluid gameplay enhances build diversity. | 78% |
| Enjoyable character: Clef | The character Clef is enjoyable to play, with a mix of strength, mischief, and humor. Her abilities and dynamic combos add to the combat's appeal. | 76% |
| Impressive attack effects, combos | The game features hand-drawn graphics and impressive attack effects. The combo system rewards aggression without feeling like mindless button-mashing. | 74% |
| Excellent value for price | The game is considered an excellent value for its affordable price, offering considerable content and build possibilities. The price is justified by the quality and amount of content provided. | 73% |
| Charming voice acting | The voice acting is generally well-executed and charming, adding to the game's overall appeal. While not groundbreaking, it is considered acceptable, especially considering the game's price. | 71% |
| Enjoyable atmosphere and story | Reviewers express general enjoyment of the game's atmosphere and story. However, these points lack specific details. | 61% |
| Fair, challenging, varied runs | The game offers a fair challenge with varied enemies, complex maps, and dynamic events that keep each run fresh. Deaths feel earned, and the game consistently introduces unexpected challenges. | 16% |