RePete

RePete is one of literally thousands of 2D retro pixel platformers infesting Steam. This one is a simple puzzle platformer where you must collect 5 gems and then march on through the exit portal to get to the next level. There's a simple gimmick where you set up a "time loop" by creating a shadow of yourself which you can then use as a jumping block to reach higher places and so on, but there's not much else to this. The developer couldn't work out how to make the game work properly in widescreen, so you either get a 4:3 window or 4:3 stretched on a modern gaming PC. I guess this was developed on an old 1994 CRT they found in a dumpster. This will be a great game for all you guys back in 1994, before widescreen was invented. Otherwise... not so much. These kinds of flaws are really inexcusable in 2022. They chose to use obsolete retro pixel "art" as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics. It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget or talent, regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result. Resolution and controls are locked. These flaws push this game far below minimum acceptable standards for PC. There's a comedy price of $2 for …

Cute game, but the mechanic has really been done better by a number of games that have come before, notably Braid.

RePete is a creative puzzle platformer that takes the familiar concept of time manipulation and transforms it into an entertaining exercise in coordination, strategy, and problem-solving. Developed and published by Luke Godfrey, the game distinguishes itself through a mechanic that allows players to cooperate with their own past actions. Rather than relying on complicated narratives or spectacular graphics, it builds its identity around an intriguing question: what if overcoming an obstacle required assistance from an earlier version of yourself? This unusual approach gives the experience a distinctive personality and makes even ordinary platforming challenges feel more intellectually engaging. The adventure revolves around Pete, a character who can travel backward through time and use his previous movements to accomplish objectives that would otherwise be impossible. Players must carefully consider how their actions affect future attempts, effectively creating a cooperative experience without requiring another person. This mechanic encourages experimentation, as reaching an inaccessible platform or collecting a difficult gem may depend on establishing the correct sequence of acti…

The levels range from mediocre to poorly thought out blind jumps and pure guesswork. Simply showing the outline of your other self would do wonders. Avoid this one...

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