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Review of Redfall on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2023
Cover image of Redfall on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 5
Released: 02 May 2023
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Arkane Austin
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Introduction

Redfall is like that one friend who promises to bring snacks to a party but shows up with just a bag of stale chips. It's a cooperative vampire-looting first-person shooter that aims high but lands somewhere around 'Well, at least they're trying.' Set in a creepy town overrun by vampires, the game should be a frightful thrill, but ends up feeling more like a half-finished haunted house at a community fair. Buckle up, folks, it's time to dive into the vampire-infested waters of Redfall!

Gameplay

You can either take a stab at single-player mode or gather your pals for some cooperative vamp-slaying. Choose from four distinctive characters - each lacking a bit more charisma than you'd hope. We've got a cryptozoologist, a telekinetic, a combat engineer, and a sniper who's tired of being cool. Now, if only they could decide between using their powers or their guns effectively! The open world is split into two districts, which is more like two vanity projects than a fully realized environment. Want to collect loot? Sure, do it while encountering the same types of enemies over and over again because who doesn't love a good déjà vu while hunting vampires?

Graphics

Visually speaking, Redfall is like that trendy new café in your neighborhood that looks great on Instagram but has a confusing menu. The graphics have a certain flair, with some sunny views that make you forget there's a vampire menace lurking nearby. It's like the creators decided a picturesque setting would distract from the lack of polish on character models and animations. It's a bit of a mixed bag- pretty enough to warrant a glance but not quite the definition of awe-inspiring.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Redfall may not rise from the ashes of obscurity but lands rather unceremoniously with a thud. While it tries to serve up scares, loot, and vampires, it instead delivers a lukewarm cocktail of mediocre missions and unremarkable characters. It's not quite the vampire adventure it aspires to be but hey, if you're in the mood for mindless sneaking between coffee breaks, it might just be the right ticket for you! Now excuse me while I return to my horror movie binge; at least then I won't have to worry about laggy gameplay. Remember: in the world of gaming, a mediocre outing is still better than no outing... probably.

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