Reignbreaker

Last updated: 2025-03-24
Summary
  • 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.
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Reviews
(sample size)
122
Helpful reviews
89%
Unhelpful reviews
10%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
304
Negative points
134
Gameplay points
48
Perf. points
12
Rec. points
95
Misc points
16
Point
Unique, appealing visual style
Description
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.
Importance
96%
Excellent music and sound
Description
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.
Importance
95%
Hades-like with unique twists
Description
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.
Importance
92%
Fluid, responsive combat
Description
The game offers fluid, responsive, and fast-paced combat. Players feel in control, and the action is described as both engaging and satisfying.
Importance
86%
Polished with generous progression
Description
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.
Importance
86%
Fun, accessible roguelike
Description
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.
Importance
83%
Javelin offers diverse playstyles
Description
The javelin weapon and its variants are a highlight, offering diverse playstyles and status effects. Experimenting with different javelins keeps the gameplay engaging.
Importance
81%
Rewards exploration and experimentation
Description
The game rewards exploration and experimentation, with levels designed to encourage curiosity. Hidden chests, alternative routes, and optional challenges add depth and replayability.
Importance
81%
Supports build diversity
Description
The game supports a variety of builds, allowing players to lean into specific playstyles. Fluid gameplay enhances build diversity.
Importance
78%
Enjoyable character: Clef
Description
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.
Importance
76%
Impressive attack effects, combos
Description
The game features hand-drawn graphics and impressive attack effects. The combo system rewards aggression without feeling like mindless button-mashing.
Importance
74%
Excellent value for price
Description
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.
Importance
73%
Charming voice acting
Description
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.
Importance
71%
Enjoyable atmosphere and story
Description
Reviewers express general enjoyment of the game's atmosphere and story. However, these points lack specific details.
Importance
61%
Fair, challenging, varied runs
Description
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.
Importance
16%