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Tried Ruins Story? Well, you should!

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Ruins Story is a roguelite shooter game in portrait. It is 2D and only needs a single finger to aim and shoot. This game is a follow-up to ReversEstory. This game also has a good storyline to start - you wake up in this world where you need to gather information and go to several places to uncover the secrets of the past, the ancient civilization that was ruined when you woke up.

Waking up in a futuristic setting, the main character is in danger, and alongside her robot assistant, they set out on an adventure to address humanity's problem, and make sure they can get out of it safely.

Your goal is to get stronger, by going through different ruins and obtaining enhancements after defeating the enemies and solving puzzles, there's also various characters and NPCs you'll meet along the way - to know the past, you have to interact with them, even if they want to kill you, as they are also the key and the clue.

Like every roguelite - you get resources by fighting in the ruins and progressing in the game even more through quests, the quests vary, there are puzzles, enemies to defeat, finding quest items, and the like. Giving more challenge to the player as well as more experience. Through the resources you obtain after every location and ruin, you can upgrade your character by enhancing your equipment and skills.

The gameplay is different compared to ReversEstory, as the game is in portrait and the mechanics are supposed to be one-handed, where you just aim and shoot, as well as teleport. Through simple movements like flicking, swiping, and tapping, you shoot your enemies with two different weaponry you can switch to at any time!

Ruins Story's control helps with the idea that the game is strategic, with old-school graphics, it is innovative and addicting as well - with the exciting gameplay that challenges players to discover the truth of the past, bringing the storyline to its peak.

Throughout the game, the robot assistant assists you by giving helpful solutions to your problems, including hints and tutorials. Although Ruins Story is amazing, it may need a player's effort and determination to learn and grasp the controls.

This 2D shooter is worth a try, definitely. The complexity of the unusual to most controls adds to the spice of this game. As you progress, the story gets even more engaging and you'll encounter more complicated enemies and maps - you will have to improve through the insanity and intensity of each fight.