Gatekeeper Review - Isometric Risk of Rain 2 Anyone?
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Gatekeeper is, in many ways, an isometric version of Risk of Rain 2. It combines fast paced roguelite action with stylish visuals, unique character builds, and a satisfying difficulty curve that ramps up without ever feeling unfair.
One of the first things that stood out to me is the art style. It is sharp, colorful, and fits the sci fi setting perfectly. Performance has also been solid throughout. I did not run into any noticeable bugs or frame drops during my time with it.
The settings menu is somewhere in the middle. It is not feature rich, but it is also not stripped down. It gives you what you need without overwhelming or frustrating you. The music does a great job of setting the mood. It loops well without becoming grating, which is rare in this genre.
Enemy variety is another strong point. New threats are introduced at a good pace, and the game consistently pushes you to adapt. The challenge increases over time and hits that sweet spot of being tough but not punishing. It is rewarding to push through waves and make progress without feeling like the game is trying to break you.
Unfortunately, the multiplayer side is where Gatekeeper struggles. At the time of writing this, co-op is essentially inactive. I have not been able to find a match, and that is a shame because this game clearly has a lot of potential for team play. The publisher needs to do a better job promoting it. With more visibility, this could easily become a popular co-op rogue lite.
As it stands, Gatekeeper is a fantastic solo experience with tons of potential that is being held back by a lack of active players. If you enjoy games like Risk of Rain 2 and want something with a similar vibe from a different perspective, this one is worth your time. Just do not count on finding co-op partners right away.
Online co-op currently non existent
Fun art style and music
Engaging gameplay
A lot of items can be completely ignored and feel useless
Difficulty ramping is satisfying
Fair amounts of replayability for the asking price
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