Republique

This dystopian-futuristic stealth game has a good story and interesting gameplay mechanics. Too bad for the fourth, disappointing episode.

A stealth title with good ideas that help it stand out from other titles, Republique also tells a compelling story until it all falls apart in its terrible fourth episode. [Issue#268, p.78]

With its Orwellian environment and story Republique succeeds in putting the player into the position of a person who needs to escape from a dark destiny. On the other hand this edition is plagued by some technical issues that sometimes keep you from enjoying what the game has to offer.

An interesting story dragged down by a lack of character depth, République offers decent stealth gameplay for those willing to invest some time and effort in it.

Republique is a stealth game that delivers a strong overall story, while delivering a unique gameplay experience. You explore the game through the lens of a camera, which is a lot of fun despite the flaws the game has.

Republique is a decent game with a good premise and unique gameplay, but a disappointing ending.

Republique isn't perfect, as it suffers some problems like a poor AI, but it still offers a nice story and an original infiltration gameplay.

République is a smart, engrossing, and often frustrating game, but one which really captures the imagination once its hooks take hold. You really have to work for what you get, though, and even the bulk of the narrative is formed through optional side collections. A couple of gameplay hiccups and a slightly drooping fourth episode aside, this is a strong stealth game which requires a slow, steady, and methodical approach.

Republique es an interesting game, with original gameplay mechanics, although it is severely weighed down because of its unthinkable loading times.

République is a competent stealth game that leaves plenty of room for improvement. While it weaves a number of intriguing plot threads into an interesting story full of socio-political motifs, it's ultimately an uneven ride that could have done a better job conveying its ideas.

Republique has some great ideas, but it’s just a shame they aren’t developed fully enough to offer the tight experience that the game could have been.

Fans of dystopian fiction, or good stories in general, would absolutely adore Hope’s journey. The execution leaves a lot to be desired.

The irony of Republique is that the more control it supposedly affords Hope, the worse the game itself functions.

There is enough to like here, namely its themes and world-building, to warrant a playthrough at some point down the line, but those who have been waiting for the full console release to dive in might want to look elsewhere for the time being.

Republique has a great dystopian style world and a set up that had me hoping to overlook its simpler graphics, dated animations, and odd stuttering moments but the one thing that could have pushed this over the edge is fun factor, and that simply wasn’t there.