Such a great atmosphere. The world of RUINER is intriguing, but it leaves you longing for a little more in comparison to what it's actually giving you. The dystopian and dangerous world of Rengkok is captivating. From the corrupt corporations to drugged up maniacs, the game is throwing all of the worlds Evil at you. Top-down shooters are definitely not my cup of tea on a personal level, but RUINER is an exception. Now, that's not to say RUINER does anything better than other top-down shooters; but that's not the focus of the game I feel like. It's just a necessary ingredient to remind us that oh yeah, this is a game. For me, RUINER is more about the struggle of finding your place in a world where no one wants you, than it is about exciting boss battles. It's about the survival and overcoming obstacles, but it's not the gameplay that pumps me up to do so. It's the overall world-building and story developments that keep me going, wanting for more. Honestly, if it wasn't for the phenomenal soundtrack that mostly consists of songs from the talented and unique ZAMILSKA, I think the gameplay would've gotten old real quick. Game has tons of potential for a sequel, so I'll be waiting for that until the end of time; my time.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023


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