*R.E.P.O.*, the thrilling new co-op horror game available on PC, has quickly become a fan favorite with its chaotic gameplay where players must navigate and extract valuable objects while dodging terrifying monsters. But what exactly does *R.E.P.O.* stand for? Let's dive into the meaning behind this intriguing title.
What R.E.P.O.'s Title Stands For
The acronym *R.E.P.O.* stands for Retrieve, Extract, and Profit Operation. You might wonder why it's not *T.R.E.P.O.*—that's because in acronyms, smaller words like prepositions are often left out.
Here's how these elements play out in the game:
- Retrieve: Your mission begins by venturing into various locations to gather valuable items.
- Extract: After locating these items, the challenge is to safely transport them back to the recovery area. This can be tricky, as heavier objects are more difficult to move, and any noise could attract the attention of the monsters lurking within.
- Profit Operation: Once the items are successfully brought back, they are sold for profit, from which you receive a share. This mechanic is reminiscent of *Lethal Company*, though *R.E.P.O.* often requires teamwork to move larger objects effectively.
It's likely that developer semiwork conceived the acronym after deciding on the game's name, *REPO*, because *R.E.P.O.* can also be interpreted in another way.
What Does R.E.P.O. Also Mean?
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*R.E.P.O.*, or *REPO*, is also an abbreviation for repossession. This term refers to the process where, if someone fails to keep up with payments on a financed item like a car, repo agents, commonly known as repo men, are tasked with locating and reclaiming the item, often with a court order. This job, as depicted in various series, can range from sympathetic to ruthless.
In *R.E.P.O.*, there's no financial agreement involved, and the monsters don't technically own the items—they've simply taken over after the previous owners vanished. However, the monsters treat these items as their own and are fiercely protective, much like the subjects in repo shows.
So, to answer the question, *R.E.P.O.* stands for Retrieve, Extract, and Profit Operation, and you're essentially acting as repo agents, reclaiming property from monsters who are unwilling to relinquish it.
