The popular horror titleR.E.P.O.has apparently made its way to thePlayStation 5store, but despite being one of the top trending games on the platform, players should take a closer look before making any purchases. Recently released into Steam Early Access on February 26,R.E.P.O.is a physics-based, co-op horror game in the same vein as titles likeLethal CompanyandContent Warning, allowing groups of up to six players to try and retrieve valuables while avoiding monsters.
As reported byPlayStation LifeStyle, however,the “R.E.P.O Horror” game currently trending on the PlayStation Store is not the sameR.E.P.O.that’s currently on Steam, despite sharing almost identical titles and cover art. In all likelihood,R.E.P.O Horroris the latest in a recent trend of “fake” games popping up on various gaming storefronts, trying to trick players into making purchases by capitalizing on the popularity of other, more popular titles. The originalR.E.P.O.is the work of indie developer Semiwork, whileR.E.P.O Horroris listed as being developed by West Connection LTD.
REPO Has Arrived On The PlayStation Store, But Don’t Buy It
R.E.P.O Horror On The PlayStation Store Is A Fake Copy Of The Original Game
Luckily, the fake game listed on the PlayStation 5 has yet to be made available for purchase, so no one has lost any money on it yet, but the fact that the game is trending means thatit’s convincing enough at a glance to fool playersinto at least wishlisting it. The game has no specific release date beyond 2025, but anyone looking for the realR.E.P.O.should be made aware thatthe game on the PlayStation Store is a fake- one that will hopefully be delisted before it actually gets released.
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R.E.P.O Horroris far from the first fake game to try and capitalize on another game’s success. The appearance of several asset-flipped games mimicking the titles and cover art of other titles has become a reoccurring issue for PlayStation and Nintendo storefronts, withfake versions of indie gameUnpackingandbreakout hitBlack Myth: Wukonghaving appeared on the Nintendo eShop. Recently, Sony has apparently starteddelist fake PS5 games, but the appearance of aR.E.P.O.copy indicates that the process is slow and imperfect.
There Are No Plans For A PlayStation Release Of REPO At This Time
For Now, The Real REPO Is Only Available On Steam
In the case of the realR.E.P.O.,the game is currently not available on any platform other than Steam, and no announcements have been made regarding console ports. Despite being in the preliminary stages of Early Access,REPOis a hit, currently sitting at 96% positive reviews and just under 19,000 reviews overall. In the same vein asLethal Company,REPOtasks players with retrieving valuable objects from dangerous locations, but with the twist that players must use a physics-based tool to transport valuables.
The physics-based nature of the game gives the formula a unique twist, as players risk dropping their valuables and breaking them, both losing out on money and potentially alerting nearby threats. It’s the kind of creative twist that the fake game posted on the PlayStation Store will almost certainly not have, so anyone who’s interested should try the game on Steam - or, at least, wait for the real thing to make its way to thePlayStation 5.
Source:PlayStation LifeStyle
PlayStation 5
The fifth flagship video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation 5, is a part of the ninth generation of consoles. The console features full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games and features a digital storefront that gives access to older generations. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console is also known for implementing 3D audio, which allows headphones to be connected to the console for simulated spatially accurate audio.
