I was rebuilt is a 2D precision platformer that places players in control of the robot R3B as it navigates a series of lethal challenges. Developed as an indie title for PC, the game combines action and adventure elements with a focus on tight timing and repeated attempts to progress through its levels.
Gameplay
Players guide R3B through 80 levels filled with moving hazards and environmental dangers. These include saw blades, homing missiles, lasers, flamethrowers, spikes, and bottomless pits. Movement relies on precise jumps and positioning, with even small timing errors leading to instant failure and a return to the start of the current section. The core loop centers on learning patterns through repeated deaths, refining routes, and executing flawless sequences. A version 2.0 update added 60 frames per second support along with story refinements and other adjustments. The game runs on Windows and Linux systems with full controller support.
Game Modes
Four distinct modes alter the experience of the same 80 levels. Story mode allows unrestricted attempts with no time pressure, letting players focus on memorization and improvement. Time attack mode introduces a countdown that rewards optimized paths and faster completions. Hardcore mode resets progress to the beginning of a level upon any death, demanding consistent performance from start to finish. Mirror mode flips the level layout horizontally while also reversing the controls, requiring players to adapt their muscle memory to the changes.
Additional Features
Global leaderboards track performance across the modes, encouraging competition on completion times and survival consistency. Achievements cover milestones such as total jumps performed, deaths accumulated, and level completions in each mode. The presentation uses pixel art with a sci-fi theme centered on a television competition where robots compete for a free will module. Local multiplayer options appear in some listings, though the primary focus remains on solo play.
Is It Worth Playing?
Reception sits in the mixed range, with roughly half of the limited user reviews expressing positive views on the challenge level and level design. The game suits players who enjoy high-difficulty precision platformers and do not mind frequent restarts as part of the process. Those seeking a more relaxed experience may find the demands frustrating. The supporter pack serves as an optional purchase that provides a personal thank-you letter accessible through local files after installation, offering a direct way to back the developer beyond the base game price.
