Ruiner

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 3, 2017
    90
    Ultimately, I never had much of a choice in Ruiner. I was simply a tool that awaited command, one that only could express myself during combat. I killed because I was told to do so, but even if I had free reign I doubt I would’ve ever had disobeyed. After all, sometimes it’s too much fun to be used.
  2. GamingTrend
    Sep 26, 2017
    85
    The gameplay feels tight and precise, which is great considering how fast paced and frantic this game can get. The soundtrack sets the cyberpunk tone well and even mixes in the ominous feeling of something not being right. The world that is built is amazing yet dark and disturbing at the same time. There are plenty of challenging fights to keep you playing until you've beaten the game.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 26, 2017
    85
    An effortlessly stylish cyberpunk, twin-stick shooter, RUINER is essential for fans of the genre.
  5. JeuxActu
    Oct 6, 2017
    80
    Ruiner is a very good action game with an on-par scenario, very good gameplay and quite impressive graphics for an indie game. The only shortcoming is the eight hours of life this game has, but for such a low fee we can't really complain.
  6. Push Square
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    In a year crowded with incredible titles, Ruiner manages to be a standout anyways. The red neon-plastered world presented by Reikon Games is beautiful, brutal, and terrifying. With some impressive art direction, great music, and a wealth of immensely satisfying combat systems, Ruiner offers essential top-down gameplay, and comes highly recommended.
  7. Everyeye.it
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    An especially a great debut for the young Reikon Games: a frantic, brutal and rewarding brawler that can blend a good depth of gameplay with a character and a really noteworthy style.
  8. IGN Italia
    Sep 26, 2017
    75
    What a fascinating game. Ruiner truly is something different. It's a pity that sometimes can be too harsh and that all of its side-missions seem just sketched.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 59
  3. Negative: 8 out of 59
  1. CharlesFBronson
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    "It was too hard for me - 6/10" - IGN
    Anyway, if you enjoy cyberpunk and action and you also enjoyed other Devolver Digital game called    "It was too hard for me - 6/10" - IGN
    Anyway, if you enjoy cyberpunk and action and you also enjoyed other Devolver Digital game called Hotline Miami you can't go wrong here. Soundtrack is great as well just like in other DD games. I've watched Dredd again and Im looking forward to watch Blade runner 2049 so I was just in the right mood for this game :) And at the top its for the very good price. Thanks again for the fun Devolver !    … Full Review »
  2. Adventurescifi
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Great cyberpunk adventure! Super dynamic combat system, beautiful graphics, fat beat and crazy creeps. This is a new quality in top down action games!
  3. andy_lad_roo
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played in a long time. Incredibly difficult yet incredibly addictive, Ruiner has you continuously dying, yet the slowThe best game I have played in a long time. Incredibly difficult yet incredibly addictive, Ruiner has you continuously dying, yet the slow load times, frequent checkpoints, and lack of having to watch cutscenes over and over again means every time you do die, you jump straight back in. Great gameplay dynamics (although I can see it being less tricky on the PC version), and a range of guns and abilities that keep you experimenting.

    It looks incredible. Soundtrack is fantastic. Characters, although not overly developed, look awesome.

    All in all, I loved playing through this game, and at $20, its great value for money.    … Full Review »
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