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R.E.P.O.

An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🟡 Problems / Workaround Available | ProtonDB: PLATINUM

Tweaks & Tricks

RETURN OF THE EXPELLED PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION
R.E.P.O. launched with significant performance issues, effectively freezing the game.
FIX
  • To switch to older version 9.0-4 and set launch options in 'R.E.P.O.', add the following to your launch options:
  • PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 %command%
FIX DUAL MONITORS
With dual monitors, R.E.P.O. experiences repeated fullscreen acquisition issues that cause GNOME to crash.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: gamescope %command%
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for R.E.P.O. on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT
R.E.P.O. is a unique blend of roguelite and top-down shooter, offering a fresh take on the genre. With its procedurally generated levels, diverse weaponry, and challenging boss fights, it provides plenty of replayability. The game’s art style is appealing, and the soundtrack sets an engaging atmosphere. However, performance issues, particularly frame rate drops in intense moments, can mar the experience. Buy if you’re a fan of roguelites and top-down shooters, looking for something different. Avoid if smooth performance is a must-have.