Platforms
- PCJan 1, 20188.3playscore7.826 Critics9.25.05K Players
- Nintendo SwitchMar 14, 2019NAplayscore7.810 CriticsNA0 Players
35 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Even though The Red Strings Club is in a pixelated genre which is oversaturated, the story all but makes up for it. I would recommend this despite its controls for anyone on a budget looking for a great story-telling game, and for all sci-fi/cyberpunk fans.
Seth Cano · Apr 08, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While there are points of improvement that can make the game run a little smoother, the game is undeniably charming with its memorable characters and remarkable story. The Red Strings Club is a meaningful journey for mature audiences that can teach us a thing or two about morals. It is a game with lessons to be learned and stories to be shared, as we too have important decisions to make in our own lives.
Stephanie Sung · Mar 26, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Red Strings Club is a tremendous mixed bag. Its story is absolutely fantastic and very intriguing, but anything related to actually playing it is far from ideal or entertaining. You want to know what happens next in the story, but you want to avoid playing as a potter or bartender at all costs. It might sound weird, but I honestly think The Red Strings Club would have been a much better product if it was solely a visual novel, or anything but a videogame at all.
Leo Faria · Mar 22, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Its art and design feel pretty much brilliantly realised, and leave you wanting to see more of the Red Strings’ world. It’s not perfect, and is slightly hobbled by a slightly imperfect port to the Switch, but it is an indie darling if ever I saw one, and it is one that’ll have a huge fan following. For those who love indie point and click titles but want something a little different, then The Red Strings Club is a must.
W.B. Mason · Mar 22, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - At last call, I decided to order a scotch on the rocks. I wanted something that would linger on the palette much like how I’ve been thinking about The Red Strings Club since finishing it. The memorable characters and familiar cyberpunk story of a mega corporation attempting to “fix” humanity make Red Strings an enjoyable ride. The gameplay sections are largely forgettable and serve more as distractions with just a dash of purpose.
Jordan Rudek · Mar 14, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - In the cyberpunk world of The Red Strings Club, player agency takes a backseat to a complex story teeming with personality and impactful moments, generating challenge through moral dilemma rather than gameplay.
Kevin Lynn · Jan 02, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - At first glance, sci-fi adventure The Red Strings Club is pure eighties cyberpunk: all neon, implants and improbably bulky eyewear. But take a seat inside this hallowed establishment and you’ll be regaled with a tale that is resoundingly human.
Chris Mc · Feb 02, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Deconstructeam’s sophomore title at its core is undeniably unique. But to get to that core you will have to bite through layers of trite narrative, monotonous gameplay, and general inconsistency. Like many branching narrative games with ample replayability, The Red Strings Club is more about the journey than the destination. But across my four hours with it, I was too often not concerned with either.
DualShockers Staff · Jan 29, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - And it helps that the whole thing looks and sounds beautiful too, with a gorgeously moody neo-noir soundtrack, detailed, expressive pixel art, and an atmospheric setting to drink in. While it occasionally slips into cyberpunk cliche, and can be a little too earnest for its own good sometimes, The Red Strings Club is a distinctive take on a well-worn genre.
Andy Kelly · Jan 23, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Red Strings Club is a true cyberpunk classic. Pixel-art visuals and a cyberpunk world make way for fascinating gameplay and a truly compelling, well written story. The game may be short, but its impact will last for a good long while, and you can always jump right back in to see how your choices shape the narrative. The game will force you to make tough decisions while questioning your own thoughts about important, current day topics. This is an indie title you won’t want to miss.
Kyle Hanson · Jan 22, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.
Developer: Deconstructeam