Residual
September 9, 2021
Residual... a new breed of survival platformer from OrangePixel and legendary indie publisher Apogee Entertainment. In a forgotten galaxy full of strange planets, a lone explorer crash-lands on one with an ancient alien secret. Venture forth from the shipwreck across a harsh, unpredictable, procedurally generated world. Harvest food and make …
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Critic Reviews (9)
Graphics
30.0
Gameplay
20.0
Story
10.0
"Residual is not a bad game, and if you like resource collecting survival games, this one is fine. It just lacks any sort of exceptional or original aspect that would have me recommend it over anything similar."
Read original review"Residual has a good main idea, but I found that there’s too little around it to make the experience compelling in the long run. I liked the world and the exploration, but I was less impressed with the crafting or …"
Read original review"Still, even with a small handful of flaws, this is a solid game. Residual has awesome pixel art, a unique premise, addicting gameplay, and the promise of unique playthroughs every time you start a new game. While it’s not a …"
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75.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Residual is another winner from Orange Pixel. An intriguing survival exploration game that will keep you busy for long or short bursts of gaming. If you’re not a fan of the genre I’m not sure there is anything here to …"
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58.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
62.0
"While they got off to a bit of a slow start on the Switch, over the years survival games have become more common and some excellent examples of the genre have made their way to the system..."
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70.0
Gameplay
60.0
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50.0
"Residual is great for a quick survival experience, with less in-depth gameplay than other survival titles. Those who like Minecraft&s;s Vanilla mode will likely enjoy the unique worlds, goal-oriented exploration, and resources collection. However, gamers looking for a complex survival …"
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60.0
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60.0
Story
60.0
"A crashed spaceship, an unknown planet, and a mysterious secret hiding beneath the surface: side-scrolling survival game Residual appears to have it all. But is it a hidden gem, or bogged down by its own inexplicable ooze?"
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20.0
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20.0
Story
20.0
"Residual is ideal for those looking for a fast-paced survival game without complex mechanics."
Read original review"Residual is a comprehensive survival experience that fans of the genre will absolutely adore. Exploring the procedurally generated planets feels a bit daunting at first, but when the game opens up and starts dishing out essential resources, it becomes a …"
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