Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Screen Rant
    Nov 9, 2020
    70
    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a charming experience, and its charming cast keeps things surging forward, even while the main story drags on for a bit. There's certainly a bit of a learning curve, and the game could do a better job with tutorials, but there are deep systems to dig into once players get the hang of them.
  2. RPG Site
    Nov 9, 2020
    60
    I jive a lot of what Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin sets out to achieve conceptually as it juggles between tight fast-paced action RPG combat and thorough rice farming mechanics. Edelweiss unfortunately fumbles on key areas to an otherwise charming title. Platforming is a hassle most of the time, especially in later areas. Every system feels a step too steep into resource micromanagement, and it made me feel as if I was always playing on a tight schedule rather than being able to progress at my leisure. I wish I loved this game more, because there is a lot of heart, but sadly I came away merely lukewarm from the experience.

Awards & Rankings

48
#48 Best PC Game of 2020

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 8 out of 36
  1. doproyee
    Nov 17, 2020
    4
    combat control in this game is so uncomfortable. command inputs, for example, → + B is not only working when you input that at the same timecombat control in this game is so uncomfortable. command inputs, for example, → + B is not only working when you input that at the same time but also works when you hold → button and input B button. that's just an example. there's too many bad things about combat controlling system in this game. the main content is do farm work for rice but they give you a very little clue about growing rice properly. and the game is real-time system that was kinda stress… Full Review »
  2. Pikathulhu
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    The biggest problem in this game is the combat, it feels stiff, repetitive and unsatisfying. The raiment (grapple) goes in 8 directionsThe biggest problem in this game is the combat, it feels stiff, repetitive and unsatisfying. The raiment (grapple) goes in 8 directions instead of going around you freely, which feels *awful*. "Exploring" areas doesn't feel satisfying, you're just checking objectives off as you fight enemies that feel like they came out of a 20 year old game.

    The rice farming stuff is incredibly tedious for no reason. Dedicated farming games don't make it this tedious, why did they do it like this here? Not bad, but not for me.    … Full Review »
  3. GreatnezzAwaits
    Dec 8, 2020
    1
    Another extremely overhyped game that basically nobody knows about. I like to try unknown games, so i tried this and i didn't like it.
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