Risk of Rain

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 315 Ratings

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  1. 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 a quick playthrough. And I did not even try the multiplayer yet!
  2. Torterrable
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    Great, great, great game.

    A roguelike platformer bullethell such as never been seen before. The mechanics are fun, the character diversity is awesome, and the enemies are scaled well. The multiplayer, with certain perks, I will admit, because almost tediously easy, but that only adds to the allure. The controls will require some getting used to, but are not extremely difficult to learn    Great, great, great game.

    A roguelike platformer bullethell such as never been seen before. The mechanics are fun, the character diversity is awesome, and the enemies are scaled well. The multiplayer, with certain perks, I will admit, because almost tediously easy, but that only adds to the allure. The controls will require some getting used to, but are not extremely difficult to learn and only consist of a few buttons that can be reassigned anyways.

    The art is nice and the lore is fantastic, and, furthermore, although the game is out and finished, the programmers are still releasing new things, with more planned!

    Why, then, a nine out of ten? Well, the glitches are numerous, and the programmers, being college students, sometimes are a bit....slow in responding. Like, five months slow. Not cool for a finished game, but I'm looking at the game more than the devs. At least they're still nice and responsive to the community!    … Expand
  3. godzillarandom
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    This game is amazing,One of the best games I have ever played.

    Pros:

    Amazing game play!

    Amazing variety of items!

    Good variety of characters

    Cons:

    I Hate to say this but,Bad graphics

    Hard to use on keyboard

    Overall I give this game a: 9/10...GO BUT THIS!
  4. PlayBoyMan
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    This is a very good game, that way too many people overlook. To those who are starting out, yes - this game is very hard, but with time and effort, you can play it like a boss.
  5. 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. 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    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. 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
  6. Teenyweeny
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    This game has amazing combat system and has a lot of replayablilty. Best game i played in a long time. I love the art. The game is a lot of fun and i recommend it to anyone.
  7. alexcamillator
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    Very pleasing game, run after run you discover new items. It's a mix between binding of isaac for the items and fun and Faster than light for re-playability and each run being a load of fun and discoveries.

    I really enjoy this game.
  8. qnnplmr
    Nov 25, 2013
    10
    Really, truly phenomenal fun. It'll take a bit to get into it as it takes hard work to unlock the best characters and it is quite hard, but the entire process is worthwhile. Easily the best of the whole rogue-lite genre that has been popular recently. Go buy it!
  9. hellhoundpro
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    I LOVE this game. Holy crap is it hard but god after just 3 runs I begged for more. I think this is the only rogue like I've played that is based more around fluid combat then platforming rts elements rpg elements and bullet hell. And holy crap is it an addicting formula. I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes Spelunky and Binding of Isaac. Their is just enough random to makeI LOVE this game. Holy crap is it hard but god after just 3 runs I begged for more. I think this is the only rogue like I've played that is based more around fluid combat then platforming rts elements rpg elements and bullet hell. And holy crap is it an addicting formula. I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes Spelunky and Binding of Isaac. Their is just enough random to make every run different while not overdoing it and making it feel impossible. One thing I love about this game that is hard to say about a lot of roguelikes is that when I die, its my fault. I messed up somewhere and that is powerful, that puts the hook in you baiting you telling you to do better. Visuals are what they are, if you see screenshots you get what you see I personally think they could be a little sharper but they don't detract from the game and more importantly they NEVER overcomplicate things which can be a problem in other games. The sound, oh god the sound just listen to the soundtrack and tell me you dont want to be blastin baddies on an alien homeworld. The gameplay, well its hard to describe. Its a lot of Dip Duck DOdge dive duck whatever else their is and a lot of strategic use of cooldowns. Its really well done and I only have 2 characters (Both of which feel very different.) All in all I'd say go buy this game right now. Seriously buy it. Stop reading. Buy. Go to steam. Purchase. Enjoy.… Expand
  10. BrainFish
    Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Risk of rain is super hard, but super rewarding and addictive. The strong points about the game are the difficulty meter, the itemization and classes. But also the neat gameplay and interesting design and not to speak about the music, it's amazing. Risk of rain is also a blast with friends, the inly downside is the need to port forward.
  11. Jaragon
    Dec 2, 2013
    8
    Quite a fun game, I played it both single- and multiplayer. It's a bit of a shame you have to go through a bit of trouble to host a server, certainly is a fair game (all those times i died were my own fault)
  12. MaxWindowPayne
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    I saw someone complain about the informal style of reviews on Metacritic, so here goes:

    Single player/multiplayer: 2/2-Alone or with friends, this game is as fun and as rewarding as you make it. Graphics 2/2: No complaints, beautiful art, in my opinion. It may not be to the liking of others, but do you honestly expect, or want AAA graphics from 2 students, who, in my opinion, di an    I saw someone complain about the informal style of reviews on Metacritic, so here goes:

    Single player/multiplayer: 2/2-Alone or with friends, this game is as fun and as rewarding as you make it.
    Graphics 2/2: No complaints, beautiful art, in my opinion. It may not be to the liking of others, but do you honestly expect, or want AAA graphics from 2 students, who, in my opinion, di an amazing job.
    Gameplay: 2/2: It's simple, and not as fiddly as I first thought, it may just take some getting used to.
    Music: 2/2: I liked it so much, as I write this review, I'm listening to the Precipitation track from the game.
    Replayability 2/2: 100+ Items, 10 classes, multiple levels and FREE future updates, what's not to like?    … Expand
  13. thebuttsatisfie
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    This blend of many different genres is a fantastic play. I've been playing this both single player and with my roommate, and it's more than I'd hoped it would be. It'd be nice if the multiplayer wasn't your old-school "connect to someone's IP address" as opposed to a fleshed out lobby and open game selection thingamajig, but you know what? It's still a great game. 10.
  14. Hallz
    Dec 31, 2013
    9
    A great rogue-lite! I don't usually like games that are timed (difficulty grows as time passes) but it works very well preventing you from farming. Quick paced action with many collectible items to keep the game from growing stale. I highly suggest this title!
  15. henry1232123
    Jan 3, 2014
    9
    This game is a hyper intense fight for your life survival game. I defiantly recommend it if you like games like terraria and such. There is a ton of replay-ability, and is just even more fun with friends.
  16. Nivoh
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    Don't get me wrong, you're not playing this because the graphics nor the plot, you just wanna go and explose some derpitty doo who wanna kill ya. This game has tons of replayibility through achievements and unlockables so you have a lot of time to expend here. The derps who says that this game has wierd controls, i play this on keyboard and i really don't get how can you miss a key or howDon't get me wrong, you're not playing this because the graphics nor the plot, you just wanna go and explose some derpitty doo who wanna kill ya. This game has tons of replayibility through achievements and unlockables so you have a lot of time to expend here. The derps who says that this game has wierd controls, i play this on keyboard and i really don't get how can you miss a key or how cant you climb a rope, i mean, that's damn basic to do. W/E, if you want another indie to pick and play not caring much about the results cuz you're gonna lose anyway (Like FTL or the binding of isaac) this is your game.
    Btw, engineer is op as     … Expand
  17. muhku
    Jan 7, 2014
    9
    This game throws you into a interesting, bizarre and very hostile world without much advice on what to do or how to survive. One thing: get going or get killed. It took me a while to realize that unlike most games it's often not worth it to search the whole level for loot and stuff, because the game gets incrementally harder as time passes.

    You need to find good equipment, and fast, or    This game throws you into a interesting, bizarre and very hostile world without much advice on what to do or how to survive. One thing: get going or get killed. It took me a while to realize that unlike most games it's often not worth it to search the whole level for loot and stuff, because the game gets incrementally harder as time passes.

    You need to find good equipment, and fast, or you will not survive very long. There are, however, many ways and strategies to approach the game, depending on what items the Random Number Generator gives you. One thing that bugs me is that in order to get a good quick start in the first level, you need gold. In order to get gold, you need enemies to kill. Usually it works out, but on some playthroughs it takes a good 2 minutes before anything starts spawning on the first level... Sometimes it seems that more enemies spawn once you kill the first ones, but this is not always the case. I don't know if this is a bug.

    Playing this game you will die. But it doesn't matter, because the replay value seems to be quite good. This is the first game in a long while where I did not feel the need to adjust difficulty to "insane" or whatever. You constantly unlock more things to find while playing. There is some contradiction in this: you unlock better items when you get further in the game, which in a way actually makes the game a bit easier the more you play it. A slight learning curve exists, but it doesn't matter because it's all action. Anyway, once you learn the right strategies for getting good stuff and fighting various enemies with different classes, utilizing your items etc. the game becomes quite fun.

    All that said, the game is both challenging and rewarding, and having played for a couple of days I can say that I'm totally hooked. 9/10    … Expand
  18. TheCitrus
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    This game is the ****

    It can be difficult, but with the available classes, all with unique, fun abilities, the game-altering artifacts, and the randomization that exists in the game is excellent, especially considering it was created by two students.

    And the best part is, I picked it up for around 2 dollars in the Summer Sale!
    Good, cheap fun. 10/10
  19. steakbq
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    Wow. That is all I can say. I can not believe only 2 people made this game. The polish and fluid combat are off the charts. If you haven't tried this game yet you need to. Period.
  20. HazardXMediaz
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    This was overall a great experience. While other games are held back by their lack of innovation and fun gameplay, this game suffers from none of that. Although the pixel art can use some work, and a few bugs need to be worked out, this is still an experience to not be passed up.
  21. artanis
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Difficult game, but once you master the controls it's a heck of a lot of fun. The low scores are people that likely didn't give it enough time, or are bad at games that require precise, quick control.
  22. Kluge
    Feb 10, 2014
    8
    Excellent roguelike, but maybe the devs should have been a bit more conscious of how similar the game is to Binding of Isaac. It lacked the quirky fun I expect in current-gen roguelikes, I had trouble figuring out what many items were supposed to look like ("here's a light tan blob that looks like a cookie mostly consumed by ants -- it's some monster tooth which increases your attackExcellent roguelike, but maybe the devs should have been a bit more conscious of how similar the game is to Binding of Isaac. It lacked the quirky fun I expect in current-gen roguelikes, I had trouble figuring out what many items were supposed to look like ("here's a light tan blob that looks like a cookie mostly consumed by ants -- it's some monster tooth which increases your attack power," "ummm... okay"), and the items didn't have the flair I was expecting, instead largely just changing numbers around a bit instead of necessitating a shift in playing style like Binding of Isaac items could. I initially ignored the game just by its name -- I thought it was some phone game port. It came across with the attitude of a more straight-forward arcade game out of the nineties, though gameplay is very fun for all the same reasons Binding of Isaac is. I very much appreciate the bite-size chunks you get from gameplay (where a round could last between 5 minutes and 30+ minutes) which lets me play as long as I want without worrying I'll have to continually interrupt gameplay to take care of other things. It's a very well-executed combination of twitch, luck, and skill which feels satisfying whether you reach the end on a play-through or not. Definitely recommend if you're new to the genre or have enjoyed similar titles.… Expand
  23. BasilZero
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    Game: Risk of Rain
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Hopoo Games System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 82/100 Value Score: 8.2/10 • Story: 6/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 5/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Great gameplay that never gets repetitive in terms of its level design and gameplay    Game: Risk of Rain
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Hopoo Games
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 82/100
    Value Score: 8.2/10

    • Story: 6/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 5/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Great gameplay that never gets repetitive in terms of its level design and gameplay style
    +Great usage of items and unique level of difficulty that changes the longer you play along with that humorous messages upon character death.
    +Great challenging single player and multiplayer
    +4 player co-op
    +Variety of playable characters and difficulty/rule settings for each playthrough
    +Impressive soundtrack and sound effects
    +Great looking level design and art style

    Cons
    -FPS drops from time to time when playing MP (varies)
    -Storyline is lack luster
    -Game's campaign is really short
    -The difficulty might turn off some people especially those who want to play the single player campaign    … Expand
  24. Prellwurst
    Feb 27, 2014
    9
    One of the best rogue likes I enjoyed! I absolutely recommend that game for everyone that is not offended by retro style graphics.

    Risk of rain has that very appealing minimalistic pixel graphic style that is utilized here to build wonderful levels and great looking monsters. The soundtrack sucked my in and matched the atmosphere of the world quite well. The combat is fluid with all    One of the best rogue likes I enjoyed! I absolutely recommend that game for everyone that is not offended by retro style graphics.

    Risk of rain has that very appealing minimalistic pixel graphic style that is utilized here to build wonderful levels and great looking monsters. The soundtrack sucked my in and matched the atmosphere of the world quite well.
    The combat is fluid with all the charactes i have played so far (6 in number) and they have their own very unique style in matters style and tactics.
    The huge amount of unlockables and achievements contribute to the big replay value.

    A small downturn is that I have the feeling that until now only the starting character 'commando' is able to perform well with an arbitrary set of items. Rest of the chars seem to need very specialized gear or just lack mobility to get past some monster types.
    But thats just one flaw and maybe a very subjective one.    … Expand
  25. 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 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.
  26. DANEger
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Excellent game a very fast paced game with a very unique way to play, the difficulty scales up with time so you have to make the choice of farm attempt to fight. It would be a legend in the SENS era and is is rock solid and exceptionally hard but always fair.
  27. Manablight
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Lots of fun, I'd recommend playing Co-op as the interaction with classes can make for some fun moments. The randomness can be your downfall or make you Overpowered for a time, but fighting against the clock usually evens things out or overtakes you.
  28. CC11
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    The only bad reviews i see for this are nitpicking. This game is fantastic for its price and for the fact that only 2 people made it. great soundtrack, fun combat and alot more fun in multiplayer when multiple classes are at use on one run. There is no such thing as a "bad" item, like in Binding of Isaac, and all of the items abilities are described on pickup so you know what you have.The only bad reviews i see for this are nitpicking. This game is fantastic for its price and for the fact that only 2 people made it. great soundtrack, fun combat and alot more fun in multiplayer when multiple classes are at use on one run. There is no such thing as a "bad" item, like in Binding of Isaac, and all of the items abilities are described on pickup so you know what you have. Sure, there is a luck based element on what items you get on a run, but the luck isn't nearly as impactful as games like Rogue Legacy and Isaac, you can still beat the game if you know how to properly use whichever character you're using. The game may seem dull at first, because you only have one class, but as you unlock the other 9 classes the replayability becomes more and more evident. For its price, it is a must buy in my opinion.… Expand
  29. fodschwazzle
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Taking serious notes from "The Binding of Isaac," this game kills the player unless the player can acquire a good set of equipment to prevent that from happening. The game will attempt to guile you into thinking that level ups are important- but the balance is, while you're still weak, to try and find the best supplies in the shortest amount of time.

    Because within 15 minutes, bosses    Taking serious notes from "The Binding of Isaac," this game kills the player unless the player can acquire a good set of equipment to prevent that from happening. The game will attempt to guile you into thinking that level ups are important- but the balance is, while you're still weak, to try and find the best supplies in the shortest amount of time.

    Because within 15 minutes, bosses start spawning. The enemies uniformly become stronger. Your best weapons are merely pinpricks in the tough skins of the monsters that follow from there. All this awareness of the impending end is buffeted by the shinyness of opening a box, or killing a boss monster. or stacking an item that you've already got one of and already love the effect. And then... like ashes in your mouth, your character is killed by an unusually hard mob.

    There are more characters to unlock. They ALL have benefits. Everyone will have their own favorite character- right now mine is the huntress for her ability to run and shoot. They unlock slowly enough that you'll be ready for a change. It will be a big change.

    The randomization of loot is not the downside, but the draw here. And after you visit later levels you can return and replay the set if you wish, before facing the final boss. It's this kind of New Game+ that warms the of my heart. By the time you reach the highest difficulty (factored by time) you will be facing large numbers of bosses simultaneously. And if you're careful, they'll simply be food for the war machine as you continue to acquire items.

    It is a lovely game. Every aspect pushes the fact that a two man team created this to the limit of achievement. Even the music has a polish not often heard in indie games (hated Spelunky's music).

    The low reviews have been created by 1 of 3 kinds of people.
    A.) Don't favor roguelikes.
    B.) Don't favor serious challenge in a game.
    C.) Expect massive studio polishing even when playing an indie game.

    Risk of Rain is a difficult game that slowly rewards your efforts. The payoff is sweet. And if the titanic pile of loot I gathered at the end of my last play session that allowed me to curbstomp anything and everything in my path is a kind of payoff from these two people who made this game, they are firmly entitled to my favorable review.    … Expand
  30. Dusty_Hayes
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Rain of Rain has its own unique graphical charm (if a little unpolished) coupled with an awesome soundtrack and tough, fun, addictive indie roguelike gameplay Rain of Rain keeps you begging for more while rewarding your hard work gamers which are not familar with roguelikes maybe be a little intimidated with its tough unforgiving oldskool nature.
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    80
    Heaps of fun, dirt cheap. The game keeps coming up with entertaining challenges and enjoyable surprises. [Issue#241]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 24, 2014
    70
    Incredible work went into the design of almost every element of Risk of Rain, shame that the gameplay couldn't have been more inspired. [March 2014, p.60]
  3. CD-Action
    Feb 10, 2014
    70
    Last time I had so much fun with characters built of handful of pixels was probably in the Lemmings era. [02/2014, p.71]
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