Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored

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About Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored

Jack Briar returns in Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored, a chaotic mix of match-3 puzzles and metroidvania exploration. Developed by Pedalboard Games and released on September 23, 2025, it’s a reworked version of the original indie oddball. You play as Jack, navigating a dilapidated mansion overrun by dinosaurs and redneck antics. The game blends click-based puzzle-solving with side-scrolling platforming, letting you backtrack through interconnected rooms to uncover secrets. Expect absurd humor, eerie vibes, and a grindy match-3 loop. It’s a niche pick for fans of goofy survival-horror hybrids.

Gameplay

Each session involves solving match-3 puzzles to unlock paths, collect items, and fight dinosaur threats. Progression hinges on completing puzzles efficiently, as missteps waste resources or trigger hostile dinosaurs. Controls are click-heavy for puzzles but feel sluggish at times. The metroidvania elements require revisiting rooms with new tools, like a slingshot or explosive devices, to bypass obstacles. Combat is minimal, mostly dodging or startling dinosaurs. Sessions average 1, 2 hours but can drag during repetitive puzzle sections. The mix of exploration and grind works for short bursts, though the lack of save points adds tension.

What Players Think

With a 4.1/5 critic score and 78% completion rate, Re-Raptored polarizes players. Average playtime hits 14 hours, with 32% finishing all puzzles. Community moods skew "frustrated" (45%) and "amused" (38%), reflecting its wonky mechanics and humor. Achievements include "Dino-Slaying Slacker" (earned by avoiding fights) and "Matchstick Master" (100% puzzle completion). Reviews highlight the absurdity but note the match-3 loop becomes repetitive. One user called it "a redneck Amnesia with better puzzles," while another griped about "stuttery controls and filler rooms."

PlayPile's Take

Re-Raptored is a $29.99 curiosity for puzzle fans who enjoy dark humor and don’t mind grindy mechanics. The 27 achievements (450 points) offer modest replay value, but the game falters in polish and pacing. If you’re patient with its quirks and want a quirky take on match-3 and metroidvania, it’s worth a try. Skip it if you prefer tight design or dislike repetitive puzzle loops.

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