Ruiner

 Xbox One
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 6 out of 46

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  1. adidab14
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    This game is pretty cool. I really like the gritty atmosphere and the techno/sci fi/industrial setting. Really cool. The story is decent but not incredible. The gameplay is also pretty solid but suffers mightily from a few problems. First, I feel like you really don't "feel" when you get hit. There were so many times I'd take damage and not even realize it until I was dead. The other hugeThis game is pretty cool. I really like the gritty atmosphere and the techno/sci fi/industrial setting. Really cool. The story is decent but not incredible. The gameplay is also pretty solid but suffers mightily from a few problems. First, I feel like you really don't "feel" when you get hit. There were so many times I'd take damage and not even realize it until I was dead. The other huge problem is it seems like you can only shoot in 8 directions, not 360 degrees. This was incredibly frustrating and results in barely missing enemies over and over as they squeeze in between two of the directions. Other than those issues, slightly clunky controls and some frustratingly cheap enemies, i did enjoy this game. The abilities were really fun and I kind of liked how you could constantly respec yourself to suit your enemy. Too often in games you kind of lock yourself into a skill set before you really know what you want.
    Ruiner is right on the edge of being fantastic but just misses the mark in some ways. Still, if you like twin stick shooters, definitely give it a try.    … Expand
  2. guywithbeer
    Feb 4, 2019
    6
    Only tried this game for about an hour.

    It's a very stylish cyberpunk twin stick shooter with rpg elements.

    Interesting storyline and violent action. Graphics and audio fit the game well.

    Personally I am not a fan of the twin stick shooter genre so add a couple of points to my rating if you enjoy this particular genre.

    Enjoy.
  3. Misaghjrh
    Jun 19, 2019
    7
    Honestly, I finish this game a long time ago, and I don't have my game analysis paper with me right now :(

    But I give this game a score of 7 out of 10

Awards & Rankings

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#75 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#63 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. games(TM)
    Dec 3, 2017
    60
    Competent, but not wholly compelling. [Issue#194, p.84]
  2. XBLA Fans
    Nov 20, 2017
    100
    On a pure gameplay level, Ruiner is almost perfect. It strikes the perfect balance between challenge and fun. The game feels incredible to play, and every ability feels satisfying and powerful, but that means nothing if you don't have the skills to use them well. The story and world may not be fleshed out enough, but at least it's a sight to behold. The game may be called Ruiner, but it can only improve your game library.
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  3. ZTGD
    Oct 12, 2017
    60
    The second outing feels like the balance the game should have had, and it is a lot more fun. For players willing to suffer through it once, it almost makes up for the tedium. The problem arises once again in that there are so many games out there that work on the first try. Maybe the developers will patch out the issues, and if so Ruiner is a great idea with some truly questionable mechanics that make it a chore to play more often than it should.
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