Ruiner Reviews

Ruiner is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
84 / 100
Sep 26, 2017

Dazzling, dangerous, and dripping in style, Ruiner is a superb, if short, whirlwind of cyber-violence and sightseeing.

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IGN
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Fighting my way through Ruiner felt like work, and if I weren't obligated to finish it for the review I probably wouldn't have bothered. It's too bad it focuses on being difficult over being fun, because the combat totally works when you're given access to the full range of weaponry and gadgets and can finally stand up to the nearly endless waves of varied enemies thrown at you. This one is definitely better the second time around. Games should be fun right from when you hit the start button – that's kind of the whole point – but Ruiner puts you through too much of a hazing ritual to get there.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Sep 26, 2017

A powerfully grim, fleet-footed cyberpunk action odyssey that is caught in the spell of its own nihilism.

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Sep 26, 2017

With its brutal, agile combat and engrossing slice of cyberpunk existence, you'll desperately want Ruiner to keep the story going.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Ruiner's messy brand of violence and stylish visuals make for a fun and chaotic (if brief) ride

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6 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

By the time I fought Mother for the third and last time, I was prepared to throw my controller because of how quickly she evaporated my energy and health bars the first two times. Ruiner is one of those games that is unabashedly difficult for the sake of being difficult. It demands you face waves upon waves of the same enemies and mini-bosses before you can even see the final, incredibly trite cinematic. Are you the ruiner or the ruined? I won't spoil the answer that the game offers up, but I will say that I sure didn't feel triumphant when I finally set the controller down.

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8 / 10
Sep 26, 2017

Ruiner's world of pure and absolute murder is one teeming with interesting concepts, and its stellar combat makes it a journey well worth taking.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

When all is said and done, you ultimately have a solid cyberpunk action game that has exceptional gun and melee based combat taking place in a beautifully fleshed out world that it, unfortunately, doesn't utilize to its full potential. It may not be perfect but I can wholeheartedly recommend RUINER if you are looking for a good challenge or a game that would fit perfectly in a dark room with your headphones cranked to maximum.

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6 / 10
Oct 16, 2017

Ruiner has some great set pieces and a dark, bleak world that I would normally gravitate towards. Yet when the dystopian renders everyone inhabiting it to be as relatable as raw sewage, there was little for me to latch onto. Maybe you'll find the world of Ruiner to be more bearable than I did, but even the best films of the genre have a glimmer of hope for the audience to cling to, something Ruiner is devoid of.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

RUINER is a game that wins the player with its very well done cyberpunk style, a gameplay system based on speed and a sweet violence aura that is everywhere. A great game that is one of this year best surprises.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

What a fascinating game! Ruiner truly is something different. It's a pity that sometimes can be too harsh and that all of its side-missions seems just sketched.

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VG247
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 27, 2017

Ruiner boils down its reason for existence into two words: KILL BOSS.

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Unscored
Sep 26, 2017

Ruiner has a lot in common with other top-down action games, but blends bits of all of them into a uniquely demanding, satisfying shooter. Buy it.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Ruiner won't be a revolution in video games but it doesn't aim for that. Instead, it tries to explore the violent isometric shooter adding a lovely cyberpunk aesthetic as well as gallons of blood. An average heir to Hotline Miami.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2017

Fun and frustrating, often in equal measure, Ruiner is polished to a high shine but still won't appeal to everyone.

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80 / 100
Jun 30, 2020

Ruiner is a cyberpunk-style, guns blazing, top-down shooter that pulls no punches when it comes to action. Where the levels lack depth and unique flair, the gameplay makes up for it with a diverse of ways to approach playing.

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85 / 100
Sep 26, 2017

The gameplay feels tight and precise, which is great considering how fast paced and frantic this game can get. The soundtrack sets the cyberpunk tone well and even mixes in the ominous feeling of something not being right. The world that is built is amazing yet dark and disturbing at the same time. There are plenty of challenging fights to keep you playing until you've beaten the game.

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Sep 28, 2017

With so many twin-stick shooters on the market, they often tend to blend together. Ruiner stands at the top of the field, thanks in large part to its ultra-cool presentation.

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90 / 100
Jul 9, 2020

When I finish a game feeling like I just want more, I know the journey was worth every moment and RUINER has me counting the days until a potential sequel.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2017

Ruiner succeeds upon completion

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