Retro Revengers Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published September 18, 2023 · Updated September 16, 2023

For this Retro Revengers Review, we play A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming.

Retro Revengers Review

Retro Revengers Review Pros:

Decent pixel art graphics.
244.1MB download size.
Steam achievements.
Full controller support.
Five difficulties – Easy, normal, hard, expert, and insane.
Can rebind controls.
Graphics settings – resolution, fullscreen, and CRT filter.
Solid Chiptune soundtrack.
Platformer gameplay.
Local leaderboards for each difficulty.
In game graphics cutscenes.
Speed run option which can be turned on and off within the pause menu.
2D platformer with animated backdrops.
You play on a screen by screen and when transitioning between the it does the slowdown scroll like in MegaMan games.
Big boss encounters.
End of level breakdown showing times, treasure boxes found, coins collected, and death count.
Hidden treasure boxes in each level.
Each character plays differently from how they attack to their charge up attacks.
You play levels as different members of the Retro Revengers.
Slight puzzle elements.
Easy to get into.
Every screen has a five-minute timer, it refreshes when you enter the next screen.
Has a NES feel to it all.
You have a health bar, food can drop and heal you but on lower difficulties, you get regent health.
Keeps it authentic by having you flash when you have gotten hit.
You can replay levels.
On your second playthrough, you unlock the ability to switch between every character which in turn adds more depth to a level with hidden areas etc.

Retro Revengers Review

Retro Revengers Review Cons:

Can rebind controls but it shows as keyboard buttons instead of a controller.
The mouse cursor stays on the screen even when using the controller.
At the end of a boss fight you don’t get enough time to collect the loot.
Some of the characters make the game hard just because they have a crap weapon type or something.
No tutorials at all.
You can get into a loop where you keep getting hit off platforms.
The knockback from hits is harsh.
In big-picture mode on Steam, the achievements don’t pop until you shut the game down.
Short game, a playthrough can be done in under an hour.
Enemies can hit you from off-screen.

Retro Revengers Review

Retro Revengers:

Official website.

Developer: Undercoders and HappyMeal

Publisher: Shinyuden

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Steam

7/10
Graphics - 7/10
7/10
Sound - 7/10
7/10
Accessibility - 7/10
7/10
Length - 7/10
7/10
Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

Retro Revengers is a 2D platformer game that offers a nostalgic NES feel with its pixel art graphics and chiptune soundtrack. The game, which has a download size of 244.1MB, features full controller support, Steam achievements, and local leaderboards for each of its five difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, and Insane.

The gameplay involves screen-by-screen progression with MegaMan-like transitions and big boss encounters. Each level is timed with a five-minute countdown that refreshes upon entering the next screen. The levels also contain hidden treasure boxes and slight puzzle elements.

Players can choose from different members of the Retro Revengers, each offering unique attack styles and charge-up attacks. The game also allows for control rebinding, although it’s worth noting that the controls display keyboard buttons even when using a controller.

Despite its engaging gameplay, Retro Revengers does have some drawbacks. These include a persistent on-screen mouse cursor when using a controller, harsh knockback from hits, and enemies that can attack from off-screen. Additionally, the game lacks tutorials and some characters may make gameplay more difficult due to their weapon types.

The game is relatively short, with a playthrough achievable in under an hour. However, replayability is enhanced by the option to replay levels and unlock the ability to switch between characters in subsequent playthroughs. This feature adds depth to the levels by revealing hidden areas.

In summary, Retro Revengers is an easy-to-get-into platformer that successfully captures the essence of classic NES games while offering modern gaming features and despite being short it does a job and is fun to play.