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Game Information

Game Title: [REDACTED]

Platforms:

• Xbox Series X/S (Oct 31, 2024)
• PlayStation 5 (Oct 31, 2024)
• PC (Oct 31, 2024)

Trailer:

• [REDACTED] - Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer | Gamescom 2024
• [REDACTED] - Announce Trailer

Developer: Striking Distance Studios

Publisher: KRAFTON, Inc.

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - Waiting for more Reviews...

Metacritic - 85 average based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.6 / 10

Striking Distance Studios created a "sci-fi Hades" with [Redacted] that offers fast-paced, entertaining gameplay. For a solid price under 25€, this offer is a great game for Roguelike and Twinstick Shooter fans alike.

Game Rant - Max Borman - 8 / 10

[REDACTED] takes the world of Callisto Protocol into a brand-new genre for an experience that roguelike fans will surely spend hours conquering.

MonsterVine - James Carr - 3.5 / 5

[REDACTED] is another action roguelite in a sea of games in that genre, and while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it does have some unique ideas. A focus on fast-paced speed and defeating rivals throughout each run provides a nice twist and the fluid action matches that speed, making for a fun experience. The narrative is lacking, but it also doesn’t take up too much time anyway, letting you focus on slaughtering enemies as fast as you can.

Saving Content - Scott Ellison II - 4 / 5

While being in a penitentiary is no easy task, being in one overrun by zombies and others trying to escape makes it even harder. Striking Distance Studios really knocked it out of the park with this one. [REDACTED] is a challenging and rewarding roguelike experience, where the tight gameplay loop, engaging combat, and oppressive atmosphere will keep you hooked for hours on end. [REDACTED] was a total surprise, but comes packing with deep systems, and a delightful arsenal to help fight your way to freedom that I have to expose.

SteamDeckHQ - Oliver Stogden - 4 / 5

[REDACTED] is a game the developers should be proud of. The combat is fast-paced and smooth, and the variety of upgrades keeps the gameplay fresh, even though the world is quite repetitive. While I wish the game had more content so it lasted longer, it is a budget title and priced accordingly. I wouldn't say no to some DLC that added a set of biomes to play through, though that might be difficult with the game closely following The Callisto Protocol's world.

As far as how [REDACTED] plays on the Steam Deck, I can't offer any criticisms here. The game is basically flawless. The controls work well, the graphics can be run on their highest settings, and we can keep a modest TDP limit, all of which make [REDACTED] a great game to play on your Steam Deck.

 

[Radical_3d]

My opinion is that this game [REDACTED]

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I thought this was Dragon Age Veilguard review thread.

 

[Punished Miku]

Sounds like a solid "pick up on sale" game. Fun combat, but multiple reviews call it repetitive.

 

[TommyCronin6969]

British Hades

 

[GHG]

This is from the callisto protocol devs?

Interesting, didn't anticipate them going in this direction, quite a big departure.

 

[Punished Miku]

British Hades

Love the avatar. Been playing that all weekend.

 

[hemo memo]

It turns out that most reviews liked [REDACTED].

 

[Boss Mog]

I legit thought this was a clever Black Ops 6 review thread title when I clicked.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Never heard of this. I just watched the trailer and liked what I saw.

 

[Dazraell]

The "redacted" title confused me so much for a second I had to double check if I logged to a correct forum and didn't entered Hogwart's Legacy review thread lol

 

[Herbspiceguy]

Looks like a decent enough action roguelite with good visuals. I think I'll grab it. Being repetitive is a weird complaint as that's the nature of roguelites. It comes down to the game offering enough build diversity and allowing for rewarding synergies that could potentially turn a game like this into digital crack.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

I thought this was Dragon Age Veilguard review thread.

Lol. I did too

 

[TommyCronin6969]

Love the avatar. Been playing that all weekend.

Same been playing it all week. Definitely my favourite MG album. Schizodipshit has been on repeat all day.

 

[Punished Miku]

Same been playing it all week. Definitely my favourite MG album. Schizodipshit has been on repeat all day.

Just Because You Can in the top spot for me currently

 

[Luipadre]

Looks pretty fun? Is anyone playing it?

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Trash OP. Can't even bother telling us the name of the game. This is gamefaqs quality stuff here.

 

[Tanus777]

Devs: What´s the most stupid title we can think of?

 

[TommyCronin6969]

Just Because You Can in the top spot for me currently

 

[Big Baller]

 

[gothmog]

Anyone play it yet? Stupid name but it looks pretty good.

 

[kruis]

Wow, the art style and game play are COMPLETELY different from Callisto Protocol. Looks good IMO.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Launch Trailer:

 

[xrnzaaas]

The art style looks interesting, but I'm not a fan of roguelites so best case it'll be a deep sale for me.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

The game is basically Hades set in Callisto Protocol universe, very polished and good production value.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Didn't know about this game until today. Looks good.
I've never stuck with a roguelite game long enough to beat one.
Gonna see what the perm upgrades are like.

 

[tommib]

Coolio. Got it pre-ordered and will be the first thing I try on the Pro.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

trailer looks good! thumbs up.