Roman Sands RE:Build review
PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox; Arbitrary MetricThe latest work from the team behind Paratopic is part compulsive time-loop management sim, part eerie subterranean adventure
TL;DR
- Players are trapped in a time loop at a beach resort, serving four gluttonous individuals.
- Gameplay involves fulfilling directives, unlocking rooms, and repeating the loop, satirizing reward mechanics.
- The second act shifts to a subterranean research station with a different set of challenges, including managing oxygen and repairing a machine.
- The game suffers from technical issues like freezing, missing prompts, and inscrutable puzzles.
- Despite technical flaws, the game offers a story with homages to Danganronpa and Evangelion, featuring profound melancholy and unanswered questions.