Smiley's Revenge

About

Smiley's Revenge drops you into a shattered world where super volcano eruptions have left seven islands clinging to existence. You play as one of six biomechanical beings born from energy orbs hidden by a scientist named Orion to stop his traitorous partner, Smiley. Each orb evolves differently based on choices you make, shaping your abilities and role in the struggle to reclaim the islands. Explore open environments, form alliances, and battle to disrupt Smiley's control over the energy resource he hoards. Combat mixes real-time action with strategic upgrades as you navigate a fractured society desperate for stability. The game stands out for its evolving character systems and reactive world design. Your starting orb and in-game decisions directly alter how islands respond to your presence, affecting quests and enemy encounters. While the 2020 release date saw mixed reviews averaging 68 on Metacritic, fans praise the creative fusion of sci-fi survival and RPG progression. With no multiplayer options, it focuses entirely on a dense single-player story where your biomechanical origins matter. The post-apocalyptic setting avoids overused tropes by leaning into its unique orb-based character creation and island-specific ecosystems.

Storyline

A post apocalyptic world, after the super volcanoes of Earth all erupt and explode, leaving only 7 islands left, all connected in some way. A scientist named Orion, developed an everlasting energy resource for each individual island, but before it could be dispersed, his partner, nicknamed "Smiley" bc he was always smiling, decided to take it for his own, and kill off Dr Orion. Well, before that could happen, Dr Orion sealed off all energy resources from Smiley, in 6 different bio-organic orbs. These orbs, eventually evolve into biomechanical beings, and as the game starts, you choose which orb to start out as.