Rain World

1. seb007gamer

   Apr 4, 2023

   10

   THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
   
   I mean really, it's a huge open world 2d game and all the creatures and movements feel so immersive,THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
   
   I mean really, it's a huge open world 2d game and all the creatures and movements feel so immersive, honestly I'm so glad I picked up this game because it's a real gem and im so upset that real critics give it no chance at all and just give it a low score because "it's too hard"… Expand

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2. Ly_ric

   Jan 3, 2021

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal game that got ruined by lazy game journalists who can't even finish a the game. I understand they have a tight deadlines but don't judge the game by the first three areas. The magic of the game will come much later.… Expand

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4. Lucas_bogosse

   Aug 23, 2023

   10

   Incrível jogo com ecossistema funcional mecânicas maravilhosas e experiência incrível com essa arte em pixel art maravilhosa

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5. Munck96

   Oct 25, 2018

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***SMALL SPOILERS AHEAD***
   
   My experience with Rain World has been that of being a creature that is lower on the food chain, and wonderfully so!
   It is truly fascinating to explore this dark and twisted world. Every time you find a new creature it's such a delight! A very scary delight, as you don't always have an idea what said creature/creatures do. Some are friendly, some will just straight up murder you.
   
   The easiest one to avoid are the obvious ones. Don't walk straight up to that big green lizard who's snapping their massive jaws against you. Just climb away on a pole away from the danger. Wait, what's this, a purple lizard? Ok, just climb to safety again, except the purple lizard can climb poles, run!
   
   Then you have the more snake-like enemies, not in the literal worm sense (sort of is though, in this example), but the ones who ambush you when you least expect it. Imagine you're just parkouring around trying to get to the next part of the room; when all of a sudden the pole you just vaulted to grabs you and multiple small graspers spread out from the whole thing pulling you closer to the "pole". In a flash it has dragged you down to it's chamber and proceeds to eat you; its slugcat lunch. I can't help myself from sitting there with a massive grin on my face after such occurrences.
   
   With a dynamic music system, the game tries to warn you when creatures are close. It may start off with a couple of hi-hats, giving you a sinister feeling. Then you enter a room and see no creature in particular, but the music has ramped up. Hmm... Shouldn't there be a creature in this room? Before you know it a camouflaged lizard shoots its tongue at you from across the room and barely misses. The music ramps up even more and is now an enthralling, yet terrifying war beat, and you jolt away to safety. With adrenaline flowing through your tiny slugcat body, you ready your spear and throw it at the lizard and hit its head. The spear gets deflected by its hard skull and it comes hurdling back at you and land in front of you again, the lizard obviously stunned and dumbfounded. Quickly it gathers itself and prepares for another attack, but you're not as lucky this time, and its long tongue grabs you with its sticky end. Panicking you manage to grab your spear on the route to certain doom, but this time you manage to throw it at its body. The lizard jolts in pain and releases its firm grasp.
   
   Instincts take over; and you frantically pull the spear out of its body and you stab it again... And again and again, until your rage comes to an end, and the lizard spazzez out one last time as its life force is drained, leaving it limp and colorless on the ground. A moment of silences passes, until you jump up and down like a monkey triumphantly celebrating your successful defense, as if you are the greatest god damn creature this world has ever conjured.
   
   2 minutes later a massive bird like creature swoops down from above and murders you before you can get your wits back from its terrifying presence. You think to yourself: "Looks like I have even bigger beasts to master," and you're back to your the same humble slugcat self you were before you killed the camo lizard.
   
   This game is truly a masterpiece. It barely has any narrative, but the world- and creature design is so on point that it tells you things implicitly, much like Dark Souls. The game really fascinates me and makes me want to learn more about all the nooks and crannies it has to offer.… Expand

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6. Acanthu7

   Mar 15, 2022

   10

   This game definitely isn't for everyone, but that doesn't make it a bad game. It's a game that pushes you to your limits, it wants to piss youThis game definitely isn't for everyone, but that doesn't make it a bad game. It's a game that pushes you to your limits, it wants to piss you off, it wants to give you a challenge, and if you're not up for it, then it's not the game for you. The AI in the game is absolutely wonderful, each and every creature feels like an animal that'd exist in the real world, the movement for everything is so fluid. Even if it looks awkward or goofy, it still feels authentic. The pixelated style isn't lazily put in there for the sake of looking different like other indie games, but its implemented in because it genuinely works with the alien-like theme, and it's highly detailed to where you forget about the fact that its pixelated most the time. The point im trying to get across here is that the world building in this game is phenominal, every region has a purpose in the grand scheme of things, and each manages to feel different from the others, while still feeling like a small fraction of the expansive world behind it.
   Gameplay wise, I've never seen a game more confident in both itself and its playerbase than rain world. It throws new creatures at you and tells you to expirement with it, rather than putting it in some controlled environment or telling you what to do to avoid it or how to kill it; thats for you to decide. A perfect example of this is the Brother Long Legs found in Garbage Wastes. I fell into a pit within the region that was infested with these monstrocities, but rain was coming so I had to hibernate in the nearest shelter. I then proceeded to struggle to make it out for hours, until I found out that they're sensitive to sound due to the way they moved, and I then used an explosive fruit to scare them away and make it out. This is one of many experiences you, the player, make in this game, and the game does nothing to help you or lead you on; you're given a small set of tools, and a ton of obstacles, with no clear goal other than to get past them, and you're not told how to do just that. It's absolutely beautiful.
   This game is an absolute masterpiece, and deserves far more recognition than what it got. I personally have dug over 230 hours into a playthrough on the switch alone, there's so much you can do with the game, and the lore is masterfully made. My only pieces of criticism are the horrible screen transitions and the way the lore is told to you. Everything beyond that is gorgeous, and this game deserves at the very least a 9/10 here.… Expand

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7. Thedian

   Mar 5, 2020

   9

   Not a game for everyone. But if you like brutal and unforgiving with a touch of hope, a deeply atmospheric world and rather experimentalNot a game for everyone. But if you like brutal and unforgiving with a touch of hope, a deeply atmospheric world and rather experimental gameplay, this is one of the most unique game experiences you may have. The art, the music, the world-building itself, everything in this is gorgeous. The gameplay falls short off a few risky design choices, but it does little to undermine the other aspects of the game.… Expand

   • 3 of 3 users found this helpful
8. ATM1

   Feb 25, 2023

   0

   Rain World is an immersive and challenging platformer game with a unique survival-based gameplay experience. The game's dark themes andRain World is an immersive and challenging platformer game with a unique survival-based gameplay experience. The game's dark themes and stunning pixel art create a captivating atmosphere, but the main storyline is exceptionally punishing, making it frustrating for some players.
   
   Rain World is similar to Hollow Knight in many ways. Both games share a similar dark tone and demanding platforming gameplay.
   
   However, Hollow Knight's story is more straightforward to follow, while Rain World's plot is complex and requires additional effort to uncover. This is because it is locked behind a series of challenging side quests, making it challenging to access for some players. Additionally, Rain World prioritizes survival mechanics and evasion, while Hollow Knight has a more traditional combat system.
   
   Overall, Rain World is one of my favourite games, though its punishing difficulty and inaccessible story may not appeal to all players. Hollow Knight may be a better option for those seeking a more accessible narrative and a more conventional combat system.… Expand

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