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Renegade Ops

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 • 2011

Should you play it?

Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.

What works
  • Fun and satisfying twin-stick shooter gameplay
  • Strong cooperative multiplayer up to 4 players
  • Varied characters with unique abilities and upgrades
  • High-quality graphics and explosive visual effects
  • Nostalgic 80s action movie style and humor
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign length
  • Somewhat difficult and unintuitive controls without gamepad
  • Mission timers limit exploration
  • Lack of mid-mission checkpoints
  • Story and voice acting are cheesy and shallow

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Deadzone: Rogue

  • Resident Evil 6

  • Left 4 Dead

  • Killing Floor 2

  • Jamestown

  • F.E.A.R. 3

  • PERISH

  • Resident Evil 5

  • Resident Evil Revelations 2
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • PERISH

  • Shatterline

  • Madballs in Babo:Invasion
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Renegade Ops: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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    "Game offers skill-based twin-stick shooting challenges with increasing difficulty and feedback."

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    "The game offers skill-based twin-stick shooting with vehicle control challenges and upgrade progression, though some find it easy on normal difficulty."

  • Competition

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    "Includes leaderboards and achievements, but primarily focuses on cooperative and solo play rather than direct competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "Short campaign but replayability through co-op and playing as different characters encourages repeated play."

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    "Players express desire to replay with different characters, higher difficulties, and co-op, though the campaign is relatively short."

  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer with up to 4 players, including local split-screen and online co-op, with classes designed to synergize."

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    "Strong emphasis on cooperative play with up to 4 players online or local split-screen, highly praised by users."

  • Creativity

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    "Players can customize characters and choose how to approach missions, but gameplay mostly follows predefined structures."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a nostalgic and immersive arcade shooter experience to escape and relax."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different character builds, spells, and equipment combinations to find preferred playstyles."

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    "Players experiment with different characters, abilities, and upgrade paths to find preferred playstyles."

  • Exploration

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    "Game is mission-based with limited open exploration; environments are distinct but linear."

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  • Expression

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    "Limited character customization mainly through skill and equipment choices; no cosmetic personalization."

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    "Game embraces exaggerated 80s action movie tropes and caricatured characters in a fictional setting."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community and social play are important, with multiplayer modes and cooperative gameplay fostering group identity and shared fun."

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    "Community and social play are important, with cooperative multiplayer and shared experiences emphasized."

  • Growth

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    "Character leveling and skill upgrades provide learning and development opportunities within the game."

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    "Character leveling and skill upgrades provide learning and development opportunities."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during missions."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Co-op play fosters social interaction and camaraderie, though not necessarily deep emotional bonds."

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  • Leadership

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    "Players mostly cooperate as equals; no strong leadership or management roles."

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  • Progression

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    "Character progression through leveling, acquiring gear, and unlocking skills is a core gameplay element."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Fast-paced and sometimes stressful gameplay with competitive tension."

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  • Status

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    "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from combat and slow motion action."

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