The Red Strings Club

 Switch
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25

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  1. Wencly
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite games. It's really chill, the dialogues are deep, the story is immersive.
  2. zhangster0
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    a very chill, smart game with an amazing soundtrack and really good writing. at times, this game made me think, made me cry, made me feel smart, and made me feel dumb. this game brings up societal issues we're dealing with NOW, in a way that asks us to think about why we believe the things we do and the consequences of acting on those beliefs, instead of being overly preachy. thea very chill, smart game with an amazing soundtrack and really good writing. at times, this game made me think, made me cry, made me feel smart, and made me feel dumb. this game brings up societal issues we're dealing with NOW, in a way that asks us to think about why we believe the things we do and the consequences of acting on those beliefs, instead of being overly preachy. the somber tone and themes reminds me of Nier Automata, but more noir, which I guess makes it quintessentially cyberpunk.… Expand
  3. TheMegaGodz
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    An incredibly interesting concept that plays very well. It also finds strengths in its diverse roster of characters, as well as its incredibly compelling story. Would love to see another game like this, especially one with multiple endings.
  4. Ammers
    Jun 11, 2019
    8
    The Red Strings Club is a fantastic little point and click adventure game by Devolver Digital that can be completed in one sitting. Running about three to four hours long but with great replay value, The Red Strings Club provides a quality, succinct cyberpunk package fortified with superb dialogue and sprinkled with the tendency to make your question your own opinions.

  5. AngelStarr
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I took a risk buying this game. I thought it might be a non-interactive story.
    I was surprised on so many levels, with one of the best games I've played in a long, long time.
    When I bought it, I was in the middle of playing over 10 AAA titles, and I had at least five other indie games I'd just started out.
    This game sucked me in, honestly it made me laugh, cry (with actual tears), and I even contacted the musician to praise her for the soundtrack.
    This is a story, in the future, about people, about love, about fear, about being human. It made me feel, and think, things that videogames rarely do. It is a work of art, something far beyond a simple pastime.
    It made me confront some difficult decisions, sometimes to the point where I felt like the burden was too much for me.
    It made me feel envious of some of the characters, to the point of taking yet another close look at my life, and wonder "am I doing it right?".
    This is the type of jewel that appears only once every so often. Do yourself a favor - that is, if you enjoy sci-fi, drama, romance, and using your brain & your heart combined - and stop everything you're doing, go play this, right now.    … Expand
  6. bingbang
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Loved the melancholic mood and atmosphere of this story. I wish there was more cyberpunk like this on the Switch.
  7. heybranny
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    An excellent story that asked some tough questions. Loved the moody atmosphere and characters.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 8, 2019
    75
    Even though The Red Strings Club is in a pixelated genre which is oversaturated, the story all but makes up for it. I would recommend this despite its controls for anyone on a budget looking for a great story-telling game, and for all sci-fi/cyberpunk fans.
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  2. COGconnected
    Mar 26, 2019
    85
    The Red Strings Club is a meaningful journey for mature audiences that can teach us a thing or two about morals. It is a game with lessons to be learned and stories to be shared, as we too have important decisions to make in our own lives.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Mar 25, 2019
    80
    Sit down, fix yourself a stiff drink, and get ready to open up. The Red Strings Club is an establishment worth visiting.
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