Re:Turn - One Way Trip

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TheXboxHub
    Oct 17, 2020
    70
    The story is a good one, the twists and turns are surprising, and the change between the past and present is very effective in its concept. The gameplay is very old-school though, and the tracking back is irritating at times, while a chase section in the latter moments is not really needed. Overall though, taking into account the price and the 4 to 5-hour running time, it delivers a decent piece of old-style adventure gaming.
  2. XBLA Fans
    Mar 11, 2021
    60
    I enjoyed the short adventure for the most part, but by the end, I didn’t feel any specific emotion. The conclusion was a bit of a disappointment and afterward, I realized I actually didn’t get attached to or care much about any of the characters. Switching between the past and present was pretty neat, and I guess I favored the past because it was full of characters to talk to and seemed better suited for the visual style. I love horror but didn’t feel the tense or stressful situations that normally accompany those themes. The puzzles were average but well done for the limited areas you could explore. The biggest let-down was the movement, which is odd considering you can only go left or right.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    Re: Turn - One way trip Behins sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories is a surefire way to let your audience know something is aboutRe: Turn - One way trip Behins sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories is a surefire way to let your audience know something is about to go down. The group consists of two couples and the their friend. It seems like there’s already cracks forming in the group as the couples argue and the friends discuss their fears of how their relationships will change when they move away from each other. It seems like a recipe for disaster from the start. Re:Turn offers a mix of many game genres. It’s a 2D side scroller, puzzle, horror, visual novel type of overall experience, which rightly begs the question if it’s possible to mix that all in a solid game. The developers have cherry picked the best parts of these genres and crafted something that’s enjoyable to enjoy creepy game, full of stories, edge story moments, and one jump scare that was actually surprising during my play. It’s also a game that gets better as you progress. The dialogue between the characters sounds as though it was written by an adult with little understanding of the younger cast, one character seeming to out as seemingly gay. The character’s sexuality wasn’t confirmed but that seems to be the story line After this, the gang tries to get some sleep, and the game actually begins. The main action is a 2D side scroller through engaging pixel art style. When Saki wakes in the night to find the rest of her friends have disappeared, she obviously she sets off in the dark to find them. She soon comes across an abandoned train. When she climbs inside, so begins a creepy quest to locate her friends. Considering how much this game tries to mix the genres, it’s impressive that it never feels overly complicated. Most of the game involves finding items that will help you move onto the next section mainly via keys, clues, or objects lost by other characters. It involves a fair amount of backtracking, but it never feels boring, and it’s always satisfying to have that moment after being stuck for a few minutes. Something shines in the game is the sound depth. The developers have done a great job at filling the game with lots of appropriate tension building music and sounds effects. Laughter to happy music to unexpected knocks, it all works together perfectly to create those why in the world moments that have you waiting for the scare to arrive. Many horror trinkets suck as dolls, masks, severed hands, and monsters abound. it makes for a great gaming experience and ode to the horror genre at its very core. This game is going to appeal to a few different groups of gamers. if you like horror, anime, visual novels, or puzzles, I would recommend giving Re: Turn - One Way Trip a go on your Xbox One. Overall a fun lgame for fans of horror, puzzle, or visual novels. It takes the best parts of these genres and makes them into a smooth experience for all to enjoy, filled with everything you would want in such a unique title for your Xbox One library.… Full Review »
  2. Isaiwolkahn
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This game for me is a work of art, maybe not everyone agrees but for me it surpassed many games it is my favorite game I love the characters I hope to see kane with saki one day together… Full Review »
  3. Jack360
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    One of the enjoyable horror survival games I've played so far! Highly Recommended.
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