Rainbow Skies

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. 4P.de
    Jul 6, 2018
    83
    In some areas it feels too old-fashioned, but if you are a fan of tactical RPGs like Disgaea this is definitely for you.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    Rainbow Skies is the new game from SideQuest Studios, and an indirect sequel to Rainbow Moon. This is an old-school tactical RPG with tons of quest and characters to collect and develop.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 29, 2018
    80
    The purity and simplicity of what drives this game is appealing, and even refreshing, and the perfect thing for a lazy Sunday afternoon, when you just need to clear your head.
  5. Push Square
    Jun 26, 2018
    80
    Rainbow Skies is an epic adventure with a much improved narrative when compared to its predecessor. Its addictive gameplay makes it an absolute joy to explore every inch of the world, and with a huge amount of customisation options and an abundance of side quests, this superior sequel is sure to keep you enthralled for many, many hours.
  6. Vandal
    Jun 27, 2018
    75
    If you enjoyed Rainbow Moon, you’ll find a similar experience here. It’s more polished and not so surprising, but still good.
  7. Video Chums
    Jun 26, 2018
    73
    If you're looking for a simple SRPG that you can sink a ton of time into then Rainbow Skies is a must-buy game. On the other hand, those who want something more immediately gratifying should probably look elsewhere.
  8. COGconnected
    Jun 28, 2018
    72
    I think Rainbow Skies is an excellent title for any RPG enthusiast who isn’t locked to an aggressive review schedule or an ever-expanding backlog. If you’re the sort of person who delights in maxing out skills and levels of all sorts, you’ll want to check out Rainbow Skies.
  9. PSX Extreme
    Nov 14, 2018
    70
    Rainbow Skies is very much a mixed bag. A delightful mixed bag but a mixed bag nonetheless. It falls short on some things but overall is still a pretty good game.
  10. GameOver.gr
    Jul 6, 2018
    70
    Rainbow Skies is a decent turn-based RPG that follows the path and the legacy of its predecessor (Rainbow Moon), which means that the new game from SideQuest Studios is targeted towards a specific audience that doesn’t mind grinding for hours upon hours.
  11. 3DJuegos
    Jun 29, 2018
    70
    An interesting Tactical RPG, a sequel to the already over the average Rainbow Moon, which delivers dozens of hours of retro RPG enjoyment.
  12. GamingTrend
    Jun 26, 2018
    70
    Rainbow Skies is an indie old school SRPG hiding a wealth of content behind its charming exterior. Improving upon the Rainbow Moon formula, the game doesn’t skimp out on quality or quantity, featuring extensive party management, in-depth combat, a vast world to explore, and a myriad of foes to conquer. Unfortunately, the hundreds of hours of gameplay are not free from tedium and suffer from a lack of variety.
  13. Everyeye.it
    Jun 26, 2018
    68
    Purchase is recommended, in short, to those looking for a retro role-playing game, and especially to true fans of the genre.
  14. GameSpace
    Jun 27, 2018
    60
    After a week's worth of time spent in Rainbow Skies I have to say that even as someone who is not typically a tactical, turn-based RPG player, I appreciate how much has gone into Rainbow Skies. It definitely scratches that particular itch with great progression mechanics, an intriguing world and story, and some great tactical combat. However, the game's unbalanced pacing in story delivery coupled with some serious “what do I do now” moments hamper this otherwise fun tactical, turn-based RPG.
  15. God is a Geek
    Jul 4, 2018
    55
    A disappointing sequel that fails to recapture the magic of its predecessor.
  16. GameCritics
    Jul 27, 2018
    50
    Rainbow Skies is hampered by its weak narrative, overly tight economy, and sub-optimally tuned combat. What really kills it, however, is the vast amount of time it sucks up by forcing both the story and the combat to move at a snail’s pace. Rainbow Skies demands a ton of time from the player, but offers nothing of equal value to reward that investment.
  17. GameSpew
    Jul 14, 2018
    50
    It certainly lacks the punch and awe of the more inspired RPGs of late, and it shows the more you play.
  18. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 10, 2018
    50
    Rainbow Skies has a few good ideas, but those aren't enough to move past its bland narrative and repetitive gameplay.
  19. GameSpot
    Jul 8, 2018
    50
    Rainbow Skies is the RPG equivalent of a store brand Cola--cheaper, but with far less flavor than the bigger brand names, and liable to go flat on you much faster. It gets the job done if you're looking for a real time sink, and there's potential depth there if you're willing to wade through repetitive combat to get there, but it's simply isn't enjoyable enough to justify the commitment it demands.
  20. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jun 27, 2018
    50
    There’s nothing wrong with the aesthetic of the game or its reliance on tired clichés to tell a story. It’s truly done a decent job, but that’s the crux of the problem – it’s just okay. It’s a fun title to whittle away some time with, and you may even find yourself warming up to your party members’ impenetrable plastic hearts. However, it lacks a compelling narrative, balance, and combat variety necessary to make it as engaging as it should be.
  21. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 26, 2018
    50
    It’s clear how much of a labour of love Rainbow Skies was. The game is packed to the brim with mechanics and ideas that call back to a dozen different classic RPGs and strategy games. For all the love that went into the game though, there’s a frustratingly low amount of polish and quality design, especially when it comes to the visuals and writing. Rainbow Skies is a love letter to classic RPGs hastily written in crayon on notebook paper.
  22. GameGrin
    Jul 31, 2018
    45
    Done before and done better, Rainbow Skies is a game that has taken a fairly bland concept to begin with and proceeded to not change a thing about it. If you're looking for an epic tale of heroes and rogues, you'd be better off looking elsewhere.
  23. Cubed3
    Jun 28, 2018
    40
    Rainbow Skies is not only uninspired, it feels almost like a cheap nostalgia cash-in for JRPG enthusiasts. The characters are generally annoying and mostly one-dimensional, and the writing is quite poor and riddled with syntax issues. The explorative nature of the game is something that players might be drawn to, but that's not enough to carry the significantly weaker portions of the game. The combat system is sort of cute in its simplicity, but it's not unique enough to keep players invested throughout all the annoying little quirks that fill up the majority of Rainbow Skies

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. GBG_Jason
    Jun 26, 2018
    8
    The full review for this can be found on Garage Band Gamers - it's far too long to post here, so below is the conclusion.

    Overall, I’d say    The full review for this can be found on Garage Band Gamers - it's far too long to post here, so below is the conclusion.

    Overall, I’d say that I love Rainbow Skies. The complaints I have about it are not game-breaking and I imagine that enough people will also find them so annoying that SideQuest Studios will eventually be prodded into patching in fixes, which will only increase the playability of this game. This is the ultimate completionist challenge, in terms of things to do, and there is enough variety within the game to keep things fresher for much longer than most other games (I didn’t even talk about the lottery or the fishing).

    I’m eager to see if the endgame content is as profound as it was in Rainbow Moon, which was one of the things I appreciated most about that first game. Whether you are a tactical RPG veteran or merely interested in learning the genre, Rainbow Skies is worthy of your time. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go find the last hidden treasure in North Borgotonko…    … Full Review »
  2. vgo31
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    As others have said, if you enjoyed Rainbow Moons, then this game improves on it in every way. The story, length, characters and enemies areAs others have said, if you enjoyed Rainbow Moons, then this game improves on it in every way. The story, length, characters and enemies are all better.

    To me, the Rainbow games are what I would call Shining Force style Tactic games. More skewed toward fun rather than deep, involved strategy that you have to keep track of.    … Full Review »
  3. malandir
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    one of the best old school rpg those year. Better than rainbow moon, with a lot of possibility to customize team to high team level and ofone of the best old school rpg those year. Better than rainbow moon, with a lot of possibility to customize team to high team level and of course need to explore to find treasure , dungeons and a lot of secrets ^^… Full Review »
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