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Nearigami
For: I wanna know my retribution
For: I wanna know my retribution
I don't think this game is perfect or even always fun, but it is certainly memorable. As fangames have matured as a medium over the time, there has been a sort of push from a few makers to say something profound. While I think fangames have certainly come a long way in terms of artistic, both in a meta sense and a storytelling sense, it's evident we still have a ways to go.
Retribution is a game that in some ways pushes fangames forward artistically. I've never really seen a project quite like it. It takes inspiration from Wonderful and RandomChaos, while feeling distinct from the both of them. The message and theming of this project are generally more explicitly stated than most fangames, which I find to be to the game's benefit. While I certainly appreciate subtlety, I feel like a lot of fangames go past subtle and into being outright vague. This approach of more direct messaging feels fresh and welcome by comparison, even if at times it feels almost amateurish. Regardless of the execution, one thing you could never criticize this game for is being insincere. This truly does feel like a true reflection of Alice as a person and as a maker. She's a bit of a troll, and a little in your face, but that's what makes her interesting.
In terms of gameplay, most stages are simple saves that often feel crude, and yet have a sort of charm to them. If you allow yourself to let go of expectations, it's surprisingly fun, even on sections that are a bit more weird. It's not my favorite platforming ever. Some areas and saves just don't work for me outright, but most of the game was novel and enjoyable.
I don't think this game is really earth-shattering or even pushes fangames forward much for anyone other than me and a few like-minded people, but it has heart to it in a way that I rarely see expressed in fangames. I'm glad I spent my time playing it.
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Retribution is a game that in some ways pushes fangames forward artistically. I've never really seen a project quite like it. It takes inspiration from Wonderful and RandomChaos, while feeling distinct from the both of them. The message and theming of this project are generally more explicitly stated than most fangames, which I find to be to the game's benefit. While I certainly appreciate subtlety, I feel like a lot of fangames go past subtle and into being outright vague. This approach of more direct messaging feels fresh and welcome by comparison, even if at times it feels almost amateurish. Regardless of the execution, one thing you could never criticize this game for is being insincere. This truly does feel like a true reflection of Alice as a person and as a maker. She's a bit of a troll, and a little in your face, but that's what makes her interesting.
In terms of gameplay, most stages are simple saves that often feel crude, and yet have a sort of charm to them. If you allow yourself to let go of expectations, it's surprisingly fun, even on sections that are a bit more weird. It's not my favorite platforming ever. Some areas and saves just don't work for me outright, but most of the game was novel and enjoyable.
I don't think this game is really earth-shattering or even pushes fangames forward much for anyone other than me and a few like-minded people, but it has heart to it in a way that I rarely see expressed in fangames. I'm glad I spent my time playing it.
Rating: 7.5 75
Difficulty: 75 75
Mar 4, 2022
TheChiekurs
For: DaYe?ZhuBi!? OttoThief!
For: DaYe?ZhuBi!? OttoThief!
Tagged as: Avoidance
[0] Likes
Rating: N/A
Difficulty: N/A
Mar 4, 2022
gourdladle
For: DaYe?ZhuBi!? OttoThief!
For: DaYe?ZhuBi!? OttoThief!
Funny
Tagged as: Meme
[0] Likes
Rating: 6.0 60
Difficulty: N/A
Mar 4, 2022
Fishuser
For: I wanna be the はろくり
For: I wanna be the はろくり
This avoidance is very luck based but its still great
[0] Likes
Rating: 8.5 85
Difficulty: 87 87
Mar 4, 2022
ImAbstr4kt
For: jtool to IWM
For: jtool to IWM
Very useful tool!
[0] Likes
Rating: 10.0 100
Difficulty: N/A
Mar 4, 2022