Rigid Force Redux

 Switch
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GamingTrend
    Jul 27, 2020
    85
    Rigid Force Redux is a charming little side-scrolling shoot-em-up that separates itself from the pack with a wide array of abilities and attacks. The smooth performance and abundance of achievements are a wonderful package that you should definitely play if you love the genre.
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Rigid Force Redux is a charming addition to the side-scrolling shooter genre. The journey may be over too soon, but it’s very scenic and worth it for those weapons. Strap yourself in — you’ll have a blast!
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Jun 22, 2020
    70
    For the budget price range, Rigid Force Redux is a solid game and fun to play—no loss in grabbing this and blowing stuff up. But not much has been done in this title that stands out amongst an extensive library of shmups on the Switch. It needs more content.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Jun 13, 2020
    70
    Rigid Force Redux is a short but extremely sweet 2.5D shmup that fans of the genre will find appetizing, while everyone else will likely praise its accessibility when stacked against Japanese bullet hell blasters. While we admit that the game is very derivative and sadly does not use the interesting core mechanics to their full potential, it still remains a truly enjoyable experience that plays, looks and sounds like a dream – it's just a shame that this dream is so fleeting. However, considering the long wait ahead for the release of R-Type Final 2, Rigid Force Redux does a decent enough job of filling the void.
  6. Finger Guns
    Aug 6, 2020
    50
    So it’s kind of a shame that once I finally taught myself how to play the game and I knocked down that particular wall, what was on the other side wasn’t particularly special or unique. The ‘retro side scrolling shooter’ is a crowded market even in 2020, and especially on Switch and as such, I’m not sure it offers quite enough value for a full RRP purchase. It’s certainly pretty and I had about as much as you can have with a videogame you begin not very good at and when you get good it’s over half an hour later.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Azrial
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    A solid shooter, with a nice R-Type kinda feel to it, you have a decent selection of weapons and power ups, and you're force orb can rotateA solid shooter, with a nice R-Type kinda feel to it, you have a decent selection of weapons and power ups, and you're force orb can rotate around you're ship in various positions to keep the aliens on their toes.… Full Review »
  2. jens76
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    Rigid Force Redux ist ein Liebesbrief an R-Type, schlussendlich einer der schönsten.
  3. abrus
    Jul 7, 2021
    7
    'Generic' is the best way to describe this game. Also, 'short'. Anyone who likes this genre has seen dozens of games just like this already.'Generic' is the best way to describe this game. Also, 'short'. Anyone who likes this genre has seen dozens of games just like this already. The ability to alter your shot direction with L and R is a nice touch, but there really isn't anything else very interesting about this game at all. The level design and boss fights are very simple and uninspiring. There are also only 6 short levels to play through!!! The game is smooth and fun to play, but overall this really is very poor value for money - don't expect to play this for more than a couple of hours. And definitely don't pay full price for this game!… Full Review »
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