Redshirt presents itself as a science-fiction parody, specifically of Star Trek. It's right there in the title – you play as one of Trek's famously anonymous grunts, the folks who show up for a single episode simply to die so that the cast members can look like they're in actual danger. Redshirt isn't actually a Star Trek game; it's far too irreverent, and pokes fun outside of Trek lore, like the matriarchal “Asrion” race (a dig at Mass Effect's Asari). It’s full of sly, loving nods at the unacknowledged roles that are never shown on screen, like the poor guy who has to clean up after a transporter accident. But what makes Redshirt special is its brutal, extraordinarily effective satire of modern human interaction. Unfortunately, despite having a central focus, Redshirt struggles at being a complete game beyond its satire.
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