History VideoGame / RUINER

* RecycledInSpace: A [[TheFaceless masked]], [[NoNameGiven nameless]], [[SociopathicHero violent]] protagonist murders his way through [[{{Mooks}} large numbers of suit-wearing thugs]] with a variety of weapons, [[NintendoHard dying often]] but [[DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist respawning quickly]], at the behest of a [[MissionControl remote operator]] who [[TreacherousQuestGiver may not (or explicitly doesn't) have the protagonist's best interests at heart]], in a top-down brawler published by Devolver Digital. There's a reason more than one source has described ''RUINER'' as "cyberpunk ''VideoGame/HotlineMiami''."

* RecycledInSpace: A masked, violent, nameless protagonist murders his way through large numbers of suit-wearing thugs with a variety of weapons, [[NintendoHard dying often]] but [[DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist respawning quickly]], at the behest of a remote operator who may not (or explicitly doesn't) have the protagonist's best interests at heart, in a top-down brawler published by Devolver Digital. There's a reason more than one source has described ''RUINER'' as "cyberpunk ''VideoGame/HotlineMiami''."

* FollowTheLeader: A masked, violent, nameless protagonist murders his way through large numbers of suit-wearing thugs with a variety of weapons, [[NintendoHard dying often]] but [[DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist respawning quickly]], at the behest of a remote operator who may not (or explicitly doesn't) have the protagonist's best interests at heart, in a top-down brawler published by Devolver Digital. There's a reason more than one source has described ''RUINER'' as "cyberpunk ''VideoGame/HotlineMiami''."

* BrainComputerInterface: ''RUINER'' starts with a brain hack that sends you on to perform a corporate hit, and ends with [[spoiler: Her hijacking it ''back'']].

* FollowTheLeader: A masked, violent, nameless protagonist murders his way through large numbers of suit-wearing thugs with a variety of weapons, [[NintendoHard dying often]] but [[DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist respawning quickly]], at the behest of a remote operator who may not have the protagonist's best interests at heart, in a top-down brawler published by Devolver Digital. There's a reason more than one source has described ''RUINER'' as "cyberpunk ''VideoGame/HotlineMiami''."

''RUINER'' is a hardcore, isometric twin-stick shooter developed by indie studio {{Creator/Devolver Digital}}, released September 26 2017 for {{UsefulNotes/PC}}, {{UsefulNotes/PS4}} and {{UsefulNotes/Xbox One}}.

* TheVoiceless: The protagonist never speaks, instead expressing himself through colorful signs and images appearing on his digital mask. Even in "dialogue sections", his responses are limited to gestures, such as "nod", "look away" or "shrug".

RUINER is a hardcore, twin-stick shooter developed by indie studio {{Creator/Devolver Digital}}, released September 26 2017 for {{UsefulNotes/PC}}, {{UsefulNotes/PS4}} and {{UsefulNotes/Xbox One}}.

The year is 2091. Technology may have advanced, but the human soul has not changed, [[HumansAreBastards if not for worse]]. In the (fictional) city of Rengkok, a dirty, neon lit {{Cyberpunk}} dystopia, where cybernetically-enhanced crime runs rampant and a gun ([[StarterEquipment or even just a sturdy steel pipe]]) is the only thing keeping you alive, a huge, shiny building towers on the darkness of the maze-like streets below: the HQ of [[{{MegaCorp}} HEAVEN]], an incredibly powerful corporation specialized in virtual reality, a nest of horrific secrets and shadowy corruption, a place where average people's lives are nothing more than amusing playthings.

In this grim setting, a [[SociopathicHero mysterious, mask-donning sociopath]] is entangled in a shady plot concerning HEAVEN's Boss, the "Big Dog", and his kidnapped little brother, an unwanted "third child". Supported by an anonymous woman, claiming to be the best hacker in the world, and armed with LOADS of guns, he sets on discovering the truth... [[GoodIsNotNice and beat to a pulp whoever stands in his way]].

* ArtificialLimbs: Cybernetic Prosthetics are a common sight in Rengkok, even on lowly thugs.
** The [[NoNameGiven Protagonist]] has an (allgedly outdated) artificial left arm that gets replaced with a newer model after the prologue.

* BrainComputerInterface: Ruiner starts with a brain hack that sends you on to perform a corporate hit, and ends with [[spoiler: with Her hijacking it ''back'']]

* ShoutOut: Experience points are dubbed "Karma" in game, just like in the Cyberpunk tabletop ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}''.

The year is 2091. Technology may have advanced, but the human soul has not changed, [[HumansAreBastards if not for worse]]. In the (fictional) city of Rengkok, a dirty, neon lit {{Cyberpunk}} dystopia, where cybernetically-enhanced crime runs rampant and a gun ([[StarterEquipment or even just a sturdy steel pipe]]) is the only thing keeping you alive, a huge, shiny building towers on the darkness of the maze-like streets below: the HQ of {{MegaCorp/HEAVEN}}, an incredibly powerful corporation specialized in virtual reality, a nest of horrific secrets and shadowy corruption, a place where average people's lives are nothing more than amusing playthings.
In this grim setting, a [[SociopathicHero mysterious, mask-donning sociopath]] is entangled in a shady plot concerning HEAVEN's Boss,the "Big Dog", and his kidnapped little brother, an unwnated "third child".
Supported by an anonymous woman, claiming to be the best hacker in the world, and armed with LOADS of guns, he sets on discovering the truth...[[GoodIsNotNice and beat to a pulp whoever stands in his way]].

** Among the various jacket pins of you hacker friend, one depicts the {{Manga/Berserk Brand of Sacrifice}}.

** Among the various jacket pins of you hacker friend, one depicts the ''Manga/{{Berserk brand of sacrifice}}''

* AnArmAndALeg: Cybernetic Prosthetics are a common sight in Rengkok, even on lowly thugs.

** The [[NoNameGiven Protagonist]] has an (allgedly oudated) artificial left arm that gets replaced with a newer model after the prologue.

In this grim setting, a {{SociopathicHero/mysterious,mask-donning sociopath}} is entangled in a shady plot concerning HEAVEN's Boss,the "Big Dog", and his kidnapped little brother, an unwnated "third child".

** ArcWords: HELLO DARKNESS
** BrainComputerInterface: Ruiner starts with a brain hack that sends you on to perform a corporate hit, and ends with [[spoiler: with Her hijacking it ''back'']]
** CyberpunkWithAChanceOfRain: Rengkok is your typical Cyberpunk Dystopia, grimy, crowded, and with a perpetual drizzle slicking the pavement.
** FarEast: Rengkok mashes the perceived shady reputation of Bangkok, the urban density and night markets of Hong Kong, and tops it off with a [[MegaCorp Zaibatsu-esque corporation]].
** MissionControl: The prologue starts with [[TheCracker The Wizard]] hijacking your brain for a corporate hit, before switching over to Her once the main game starts.
** NintendoHard: The game's bread and butter. You're just as durable as most of the enemies you fight, leaving you a lucky hit away from being a bloody smear on the ground.
** ScoringPoints: Each encounter ends with a score rundown by your MissionControl, maxing at S+. Interestingly enough, dying has the ''least'' impact on your final score.
** ShoutOut: Experience points are dubbed "Karma" in game, just like in the Cyberpunk tabletop ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}''.

** FarEast: Rengkok mashes the perceived shady reputation of Bangkok, the urban density and night markets of Hong Kong, and tops it off with a [[MegaCorp Zaibatsu-esque corporation]]

** ShoutOut: Experience points are dubbed "Karma" in game, just like in the Cyberpunk tabletop ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}''

** ShoutOut: Experience points are dubbed "Karma" in game, just like in the Cyberpunk tabletop TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}

** ShoutOut: Experience points are dubbed "Karma" in game, just like in the Cyberpunk tabletop ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}''

** ScoringPoints: Each encounter ends with a score rundown by your MissionControl, maxing at S+. Interestingly enough, dying has the ''least'' impact on your final score.

** FarEast: Rengkok mashes the perceived shady reputation of Bangkok, the urban density and night markets of Hong Kong, topped off by a [[MegaCorp Zaibatsu-esque corporation]]

** ScoringPoints: Each encounter ends with a score rundown by your MissionControl, maxing at S+. Interestingly enough, dying has the ''least' impact on your final score.

** NintendoHard: The game's bread and butter. You're just as durable as most of the enemies you fight, leaving you a lucky hit away from being a bloody smear on the ground.

The year is 2091. Technology may have advanced, but the human soul has not changed, [[HumansAreBastards if not for worse]]. In the (fictional) city of Rengkok, a dirty, neon lit {{Cyberpunk}} dystopia, where cybernetically-enhanced crime runs rampant and a gun ([[StarterEquipment or even just a sturdy steel pipe]]) is the only thing keeping you alive, a huge, shiny building towers on the darkness of the maze-like streets below: the HQ of {{MegaCorp/HEAVEN}}, an incredibly powerful corporation specialized in virtual reality, a nest of horrific secrets and shadowy corruption, a place where average people's lives are nothing more than amusing playthings.

RUINER is a hardcore, twin-stick shooter developed by indie studio {{Creator/Devolver Digital}}, released September 26 2017 for {{UsefulNotes/PC}}, {{UsefulNotes/PS4}} and {{UsefulNotes/XboxOne}}.

The year is 2091. Technology may have advanced, but the human soul has not changed, [[HumansAreBastards if not for worse]]. In the (fictional) city of Rengkok, a dirty, neon lit {{Cyberpunk}} dystopia, where cybernetically-enhanced crime runs rampant and a gun ([[StarterEquipment or even just a sturdy steel pipe]]) is the only thing keeping you alive, a huge, shiny building towers on the darkness of the maze-like streets below: the HQ of {{MegaCorp/HEAVEN}}, an incredibly powerful corporation specialized in virtual reality, a nest of horrific secrets and shadowy coruption, a place where average people's lives are nothing more than amusing playthings.

[[caption-width-right:326:''[[ArcWords Good Boy!]]'']]