RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
The gameplay revolves around navigating linear levels, engaging in intense firefights and melee combat, and facing off against challenging boss encounters. Players freely switch between a variety of ranged weapons and a powerful melee option, with the ability to quickly dash in any direction adding mobility and evasion.
The controls are tight and responsive, allowing players to weave between enemies and reposition tactically. Ranged weapons have unique characteristics and ammo capacities, complementing the visceral melee strikes. An in-depth skill system provides a wide array of offensive and defensive abilities to unlock, from deployable energy shields to berserker rage modes, encouraging experimentation and adaptation.
Levels are structured as interconnected rooms filled with relentless enemy waves that players must eliminate before progressing. These encounters demand quick reflexes, precise targeting, and effective use of skills and weaponry. Boss battles, in particular, test the player's mastery of the mechanics, with thrilling, climactic confrontations.
The seamless integration of movement, shooting, melee attacks, and special abilities creates a satisfying, rhythmic combat experience. The high level of challenge incentivizes players to experiment with different strategies and skill combinations to overcome increasingly difficult opposition, maintaining engagement and replayability.