Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Oct 26, 2016
    65
    For an indie title, Abbey Games does a great job in developing an in-depth, complex simulation game. Unfortunately, the game at times did not really feel like a game given the amount of numbers utilized.
  2. Nov 3, 2016
    70
    Reus is a pleasant little God sim that starts off simple enough but soon becomes deeper and more complex.
  3. Oct 24, 2016
    50
    Having a poor UI, lack of objectives, slow pacing, and self-limitations, there's not much room left for strategy or fun.
  4. Oct 27, 2016
    75
    A satisfying and well designed game in a genre rarely seen on consoles, lacking a little bit in variety but still suggested to god games lovers.
  5. Oct 18, 2016
    80
    REUS presents the world as if the almighty was an accountant. It is as much a game about crunching numbers as it is about creating a paradise for humanity, but its beautiful setting helps to mask how logic-driven it really is. It's both confusing and addictive in equal measure and manages to find a great balance between continuously providing a challenge and not overwhelming players.
  6. Oct 27, 2016
    40
    Reus tries to simplify a complex genre, but loses what makes the genre interesting in the first place.
  7. Nov 7, 2016
    75
    As a fan of achievements I'm more than happy to report that going for some of these larger achievements is not only going to take me a lot of time, but be an incredible amount of fun. Reus offers gamers an incredibly deceptive and uniquely in-depth god strategy experience. However, Reus is a bit of a stretch for its $25 price tag, but easily worth $19.99 all day long, so keep an eye out for a sale.