Red vs Blue: Restoration is Rooster Teeth’s goodbye to fans – review

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As a longtime fan of Rooster Teeth and Red vs Blue, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and sadness as I watch the final entry in this groundbreaking web series, Red vs Blue: Restoration. The announcement of its creation coinciding with the shutdown of Rooster Teeth by Warner Bros only adds to the bittersweet feeling that this is truly the end of an era.

21 years of impact culminates with Red vs Blue: Restoration, signifying the conclusion of its creator Rooster Teeth’s tenure. This closing chapter in the extended web series comes alongside the closure of the company by Warner Bros, representing a complex yet poignant farewell for one of the pioneers of online content creation.

1. Red vs Blue: Restoration rewrites events beyond The Chorus Trilogy as simulations orchestrated by the AI Epsilon, and the narrative resumes after this point, focusing on Lavernius Tucker from Blue Team who is now under the influence of the Meta armor he wore during The Chorus Trilogy’s final conflict.

1. The opening twenty minutes of Restoration are somewhat puzzling. It’s unclear when the story takes place in relation to the events of Chorus or how long Tucker has been under control. However, as Red Team’s Sarge, Grif, and Simmons join forces with friendly Caboose to rescue Tucker, the narrative gradually gains clarity and becomes a heartfelt farewell to one of the best web series ever produced.

After getting off to a strong start, RvB: Restoration serves up a compilation of the best moments from the Red vs. Blue series’ two decades of existence. However, there are noticeable drawbacks. For instance, Caboose’s new voice actor fails to live up to the original’s performance. Additionally, the reduced runtime means that important characters like Agent Washington, Lopez, and Sheila have limited screen time, which impacts their development. This brevity also results in fewer jokes overall and a greater focus on action sequences. Nevertheless, some humorously noteworthy scenes, such as the work-from-home security team, still elicit laughter.

In Halo Infinite, half of Restoration was produced using machinima and the other half through CGI animation. Compared to its debated prequel Red vs Blue: Zero, this production feels more authentic. The excessive CGI, particularly noticeable in the beginning, is a drawback. However, some machinima segments appear rough around the edges. Nonetheless, Restoration represents a welcome comeback for the web series.

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Restoration is a heartfelt goodbye from Rooster Teeth to fans of the long-running Red vs Blue series. The episode includes nostalgic references, thrilling battles, and humorous moments. However, there’s an undercurrent of sadness that the journey has come to an end. This poignant finale is made even more impactful by the creator’s decision to include resurrected characters for one final hurrah.

1. As the last season winds down, it’s tough not to be moved by the show’s dedicated fans. For someone who has watched every episode, special features, and even virtual reality content, who paints Red vs. Blue miniatures and uses a Caboose avatar in VRChat, the final credits of Trocadero’s Vale Death feel like a deeply emotional farewell.

1. Alternate version: The last season didn’t reach the peaks set by Red vs Blue Season 10 or surpass the finale speech from The Chorus Trilogy. In fact, I believe that even The Shisno Paradox might have had a more balanced overall presentation. Nevertheless, as a conclusion to an era of the internet we can never revisit and a goodbye to two decades of these characters, Red vs Blue: Restoration is poignant when it matters most.

“If Red vs. Blue (RvB) isn’t part of your gaming history, then Restoration might not resonate with you. But if, like me, you’ve been a dedicated follower of Rooster Teeth’s web series since its debut back in April 2003, this tribute feels as heartfelt and genuine as any homage could be.”

Review
Red vs Blue: Restoration has a rough start, but when this final season hits its stride it becomes a fitting farewell to one of the internet’s most beloved characters. Unlike its characters, it’s clear Rooster Teeth doesn’t hate goodbyes, and while the company may not be here right now, it went out as it always did: with a couple of friends making us laugh.
Red vs Blue
Halo
Xbox
7.5 out of 10

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2024-07-30 14:15