Risk of Rain

1. CanyonsGaming

   Jun 11, 2015

   10

   A great platformer, it inspired me to make a similar game. Before I used to stay away from this catagory but this game proved it can be onbeA great platformer, it inspired me to make a similar game. Before I used to stay away from this catagory but this game proved it can be onbe of the best genre's of games (in my opinion). I really hope there will be a sequel to this great game as it is one of the best of it's genre.… Expand

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2. joaoflsouza

   Oct 8, 2015

   10

   I can think of fewer games that leaves a taste of "I want some more" than Risk of Rain. A marvelous game from art to soundtrack. TheI can think of fewer games that leaves a taste of "I want some more" than Risk of Rain. A marvelous game from art to soundtrack. The characters play very different and the upgrades you get really gives you that sense of progression.
   It's hard, and punish your mistakes, but not to the point where you can call it bad game design. After some time, even the lore got me hooked up. If I can really have to point a bad thing, it's that it doesn't have an on-line mode - but try playing it with some friends on local coop, the sensation of job well done that Risk of Rain gives you is one of a kind.… Expand

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4. NephilimRabagas

   Nov 16, 2013

   10

   Just give it a shot! The mechanics are amazing, the gameplay is incredibly tight and extremely rewarding. It is good for longer sessions or aJust give it a shot! The mechanics are amazing, the gameplay is incredibly tight and extremely rewarding. It is good for longer sessions or a quick playthrough. And I did not even try the multiplayer yet!… Expand

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5. iamthedinosaur

   Oct 26, 2014

   9

   The only thing that's not to love about Risk of Rain is the imbalance of characters, with some being obviously more powerful than others.The only thing that's not to love about Risk of Rain is the imbalance of characters, with some being obviously more powerful than others. However, this does not take away the great fun of exploring, AWESOME loot, and epic bosses. Risk of Rain also accomplished something amazing, dying in a perma-death setting does not make you rage as much as you thought. The death messages can even give you a laugh no matter how far you've gotten, and the journey's always worth it. Risk of Rain will leave you to keep going back for more.… Expand

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6. leucampos

   May 5, 2014

   8

   it's so addicting! You feel the urgency to loot xp and money the fast as you can, every second is important and you don't have that much timeit's so addicting! You feel the urgency to loot xp and money the fast as you can, every second is important and you don't have that much time to explore. It's like a space survival horror - rogue like! Was perfect to me , cause i don't play that much games nowadays and when i play i often choose a fast game that don't need too much attention.… Expand

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7. JohnWitten

   Feb 1, 2014

   8

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Be it as it may be, Risk of Rain is an incredibly replayable game if you have the stomach for its challenging gameplay and incredible difficulty. Retro though it may be, I do believe this was one of the harder titles I've attempted to play in recent years, and the satisfaction of having completed even a marginally successful run is immense and like no other elated feeling I've felt in a pretty long while. Strangely, despite it's scarier foes, even Dark Souls pales a little in comparison to Risk of Rain, so I don't know which really scares me more anymore- they're both hardcore...
   
   Concept: 8-bit awesomeness with a real kick in the tail for the unprepared player attempting it, especially when they realize things only get harder as they progress, and never any easier at all.
   
   Graphics: The 8-bit art is pretty mundane as environments go, with nothing you haven't really seen before. However, the enemy designs and the random worlds that are generated, along with the dynamic enemy spawning are some pretty imaginative and awesome things.
   
   Sound: It's an 8-bit soundtrack if there ever was one. The same chip tunes and synth notes can be heard ringing in my head now just at the mere mention of them...
   
   Playability: The control scheme is simplistic and works well, which is good since it is a PC title- though if possible, you can play with a special controller as well, if you have the means to do so. I'd recommend either way that suits you, as both are about the same in execution.
   
   Entertainment: It's really replayable and catchy, despite the challenge and extreme difficulty. The progression system is very large and you can unlock nearly a dozen or more classes throughout your travels and woes, even if you don't necessarily complete the game every single time. A thoroughly enjoyable experience to be sure.
   
   Replay Value: High.
   
   Overall Score: 8.25… Expand

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8. HumanTrash

   Aug 2, 2014

   0

   A rogue-lite/platformer hybrid. A novel concept. A shame that it fails in both genres, and never really finds footing of its own. PlatformingA rogue-lite/platformer hybrid. A novel concept. A shame that it fails in both genres, and never really finds footing of its own. Platforming is weak. Easy to get lost in a level when everything looks exactly the same. Jump mechanics lack oomph. Combat is a bore: Run one direction, dodge enemies, shoot backwards ad infinitum. Enemies are randomly spawned, so it's ever so slightly different every time you play. Should you want an excuse to extend your visit to the dullard nebula, that's the best I could think of.
   
   All this for $9.99. Atrocious.… Expand

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