I’m a sucker for any video games which might be set sooner or later. Give me neon-drenched skies, a black market in cybernetics implants, and big shiny tower blocks run by shady firms, and I’m in earlier than I even load up the sport. Perhaps it’s the sensation of what may occur sooner or later that’s so interesting.
Re.Surs is ready within the imagined future and has lots of what I need from a recreation. It has additionally been put collectively by a single developer, which is at all times thrilling to see.
It really works as a combination of Blade Runner, Half-Life 2 and the X-files; no less than it might if I used to be pressed for a comparability. It’s a 2D facet scroller with an enormous story and a deep exploration component. And admittedly, it’s an enormous recreation for an indie.
You play the a part of Jessie Sullivan. She lives in Fashionable Metropolis and is a magical detective. One night – at first of the sport – you get a name out of your boss. There was an incident in one of many districts. A legal mastermind who launched demons into the realm is threatening to destroy the peace within the metropolis. However additionally they have one other sinister motive.
The story is totally partaking and I cherished taking within the variety of totally different places you get to discover; round Fashionable Metropolis and elsewhere in different cities. You additionally get to play as two different characters in your journey – Basil B and Helga Hoft; every have totally different talents which we’ll discuss quickly. The lore is kind of dense and generally you is likely to be left questioning what on earth is happening. However Re.Surs stored me engaged. It’s humorous as properly, with some wisecracks from the characters, particularly Jessie, who I actually preferred.
Gameplay-wise it’s all concerning the fight, working as the principle level of the gameplay. In case you get on with this then you’ll have a blast. In case you don’t prefer it… properly you’ll battle. Re.Surs comes with a really old-school dynamic like one thing we’d have been discovered enjoying on a PS1. Enemies arrive at you from either side, generally from above, and it’s important to dodge or use your particular defend assault. Some characters – like Jessie – have a splash particular transfer which may be very helpful. You haven’t received a leap button although, and I personally was left wanting it badly. As an alternative it means you might simply should rethink the way you play.
Attacking, you possibly can swap between the totally different characters throughout fight which may be very helpful, particularly when one of many character’s well being bars is low. Mainly although you’ll be discovered capturing away on the enemies with some particular assaults from every character. There are boss battles available too; a few of these are rock onerous so watch out when selecting your issue degree. There may be additionally a little bit of platforming and a tiny piece of low-level puzzle fixing to maintain your mind intact.
Visually, Re.Surs may be very old skool. However utilizing that template it really works with a color scheme brilliantly. The world has been interestedly designed and the degrees are beautiful to discover and be in. The creature design is nice too, nevertheless it doesn’t really feel like something I haven’t seen earlier than. Accompany these visuals with some lovely music and it matches completely with the Blade Runner kind world we discover ourselves in. That soundtrack works fantastically with the fight sections, supplying you with the power to maintain combating and defending on your life.
The story of Re.Surs is deep and spiralling while the narrative strikes a very good tone, each in its severe moments and the comedic ones. Largely the gameplay is enjoyable too, however Re.Surs can really feel punishing and I’d have killed for a leap button. It’s important to issue within the worth too – it’s wonderful for a recreation of this depth and measurement.
That ought to imply it’s price taking a punt on Re.Surs, particularly for those who like 2D side-scrolling shooters.
