Red Colony

 Switch
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
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  1. Gamerheadspodca
    Jan 20, 2021
    5
    Red Colony certainly isn’t the worst game. It has some aspects going for it, the art is beautiful and the underlying framework of an adventure/action game is certainly interesting. It just lacks the polish to push it over the edge. The B-Rated qualities of the dialog can certainly be overlooked, it may not be for everyone, but the clunky gameplay and lack of any depth in the puzzlesRed Colony certainly isn’t the worst game. It has some aspects going for it, the art is beautiful and the underlying framework of an adventure/action game is certainly interesting. It just lacks the polish to push it over the edge. The B-Rated qualities of the dialog can certainly be overlooked, it may not be for everyone, but the clunky gameplay and lack of any depth in the puzzles make this a hard sell.… Expand
  2. 3DOgaming
    Aug 4, 2021
    7
    Red Colony is an interesting game for this genre, mixing over-the-top artwork and animation with a Resident Evil-like storyline. You play as Maria, a generously developed researcher trapped in the Red Colony's outbreak as she searches for her daughter. The gameplay is 2D based side-scrolling with some puzzle elements added. While not the longest game, the story can be completed under 5Red Colony is an interesting game for this genre, mixing over-the-top artwork and animation with a Resident Evil-like storyline. You play as Maria, a generously developed researcher trapped in the Red Colony's outbreak as she searches for her daughter. The gameplay is 2D based side-scrolling with some puzzle elements added. While not the longest game, the story can be completed under 5 hours, it is a nice Switch experience worth experiencing.… Expand
  3. Switchheads
    Jan 30, 2021
    6
    A game that harks back to the old days of gaming with its 2D side scrolling looks and manages to capture that resi feel it was going for. It has a few problems but I think it's very much a love it or hate it game. https://youtu.be/jCSoEAZK7rs
  4. Leigh28
    Feb 8, 2021
    7
    Dont really get hate for Red colony on the Nintendo switch i thought it was a decent little game for relatively low price point on eshop. Its kinda like a 2D resident evil title with alot mechanics like solving puzzles, fighting zombies etc. Plus you get to explore many locations like factorys, schools, homes during the outbreak. There some genuine scares to
    ... that made me jump afew    Dont really get hate for Red colony on the Nintendo switch i thought it was a decent little game for relatively low price point on eshop. Its kinda like a 2D resident evil title with alot mechanics like solving puzzles, fighting zombies etc. Plus you get to explore many locations like factorys, schools, homes during the outbreak. There some genuine scares to
    ... that made me jump afew times, there are items, weapons to craft, discover. While some of the animation feels little janky on main character I still enjoyed what i played. Its not perfect, all woman in the game have massive chests making them very over sexualized but other than its alright.    … Expand
  5. KlingonGamerYT
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    I bought this game as it looked rather fun it was controls to me felt a little off but I got into the swing of thing solving puzzles avoiding enemy's and a lot of tension thankfully not all the way through
    was this a regretful purchase no as I actually began to enjoy it a side scrolling resi evil clone to be honest and thankfully even the puzzles seemed just like resi evils and of course    I bought this game as it looked rather fun it was controls to me felt a little off but I got into the swing of thing solving puzzles avoiding enemy's and a lot of tension thankfully not all the way through
    was this a regretful purchase no as I actually began to enjoy it a side scrolling resi evil clone to be honest and thankfully even the puzzles seemed just like resi evils and of course there were areas to go to that were never boring just nicely done decent artwork on a budget not bad at all and if that doesn't make you buy it then the sexy women in game will
    didn't cost me much so I wont slate it too much but Ill have to point out one thing that grated
    I beat it in just over 4 hours (no spoilers) and I died often I wanted more of the game thankfully there's another game RC2 may be time to play that too..with dinosaurs and even sexier women now that cant be too bad
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  6. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    6
    "Red Colony definitely turned out to be a mixed bag, but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t enjoy my time with it. Sure, it may have only taken two and a half hours to beat but the game is also pretty cheap. The game also certainly has a lot of flaws: the animation and sound effects are pretty terrible, the story is a little hit and miss, and there should be more enemy and puzzle variety"Red Colony definitely turned out to be a mixed bag, but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t enjoy my time with it. Sure, it may have only taken two and a half hours to beat but the game is also pretty cheap. The game also certainly has a lot of flaws: the animation and sound effects are pretty terrible, the story is a little hit and miss, and there should be more enemy and puzzle variety – but this is definitely not the shovelware title that the trailer implies. In fact, if the devs can iron out these issues in a potential sequel, then I will be first in line to give it a shot!"

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/01/28/red-colony/    … Expand

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Metascore
35

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 1, 2021
    15
    Red Colony very much feels like a first draft of a game, from graphics, to script, to programming, that was somehow released on the eShop as a finished product. This would be like buying a puzzle, finishing the border, and declaring it completed. Frankly, I’m not sure how anybody could look at this game and think it was ready for prime time. If the bugs weren’t there, it might get by on its “so bad it’s good” appeal, but in its current state, it’s a disaster. Homie Rollerz, you finally have some competition.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Jan 28, 2021
    60
    Overall, Red Colony is a fun game, but not a great game. I think if the dialogue was polished up, if the weapon system was rebalanced some, and if the puzzles were just a little more challenging, this game could have been something special. Like a house in need of work, it’s got solid bones. It just needs to be spruced up a bit. As it stands, you can beat the game in under 3 hours. I was entertained during my hours with the game, and I got several enjoyable jolts of adrenaline for my troubles. If you can look past the flaws, I think you’ll find an enjoyable experience.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 19, 2021
    40
    With all of that said, like I said at the start of the review, this is the Plan 9 From Outer Space of video games, and taken in that context, it's still a weirdly good time, and may well end up earning itself a similar cult classic status for it.
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