REPOSE: Suffocatingly Original
REPOSE drags you into its depths with a oppressive atmosphere and scarse resource gameplay that makes every step count—or rather, every death scream. The twist of watching others meet brutal ends while your own demise feels routine is both clever and slightly absurd. The art and sound design are top-notch, but the repetitive backtracking and predictable level design feel like a missed opportunity to breathe fresh air into the genre. It’s like being trapped in a poorly ventilated basement of game tropes, but somehow, it works because the stakes—both literal and metaphorical—keep you hooked. If you’re into pixel-art metroidvanias with a dark twist, REPOSE delivers, but don’t expect any oxygen for your creative spirit.