RiME

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 347 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 243 out of 347
  2. Mixed: 77 out of 347
  3. Negative: 27 out of 347
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  1. Khronikos
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I'm at a loss why Steam responds to certain games with absolutely overwhelming support, and then lets other games like Fossil Echo or Papo and Yo just sit there. Seems like the arthouse crowd is sometimes too lazy to buy anything on this platform, and some people have absurd expectations with budget titles, which is a shame because games like this deserve better sales.

    Rime is an    I'm at a loss why Steam responds to certain games with absolutely overwhelming support, and then lets other games like Fossil Echo or Papo and Yo just sit there. Seems like the arthouse crowd is sometimes too lazy to buy anything on this platform, and some people have absurd expectations with budget titles, which is a shame because games like this deserve better sales.

    Rime is an amazing experience. It's as simple as that. I played this on PS4, and all I can say is the graphics are even better here, and the FPS is a solid 60 on my 1070/2600K setup with 1080p. Anything more and you might run into some troubles without better hardware.

    It's totally acceptable that this game wears its inspiration on its sleeves, and yet who cares when it all comes together this well? Miyazaki films, Joaquín Sorolla paintings, and the games Journey and Ico come to mind. This world is so profoundly lovely and attractive that I can basically overlook almost any flaws with the game.

    The gameplay experience is actually soothing and fun to me, and I enjoy a very wide variety of games and difficulties across genres. No, you aren't going to be challenged like some SMB platformer or a PUBG gun game. It's not meant to be that way. It wouldn't even work that way. This is a relaxing puzzle game that swings toward the easier side, but it makes up for it with a decent amount of collectibles, and the game never overstays its welcome.

    The graphics and world here are like some amalgamation of a Miyazaki film, Wind Waker, and ABZU/Ico. Honestly, I wasn't sure I was going to be impressed by their world, as there is limited interaction, but it is actually a breathtaking accomplishment. I am injecting SMAA at 1080p and the image quality is fantastic. While not overly detailed the bloomy resonance of the island recalls games like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus in tone to the point you really got to congratulate the team of 18 people in Spain that made this over the years. It was a struggle, but what a diamond that struggle birthed. There is just something wonderful about running around a deserted place that has no equivalency in the modern world.

    I cannot help but love this thing. It's too charming to hate, too pretty to leave behind, and overall the experience is something that the whole family can enjoy. You would think there would be a bigger audience for such an indie, but with time more and more people will find this gem as it releases on all the platforms.

    Anyone looking for a beautiful world spanning day and night that wants to solve a few puzzles and gaze at some gorgeous visuals is in for a treat here. Some of the collectibles are hidden fairly well and will take some logical thinking to collect. It's all very peaceful and heartwarming. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  2. Bloov
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Красивая адвенчура для PS4. Загадки не самые сложные, но неплохой сюжет и неплохой потенциал для перепрохождения это вполне компенсирует.
  3. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    I'll be honest with you, when I first heard about this game, I wasn't sure what to make of it. It looked gorgeous, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it felt really reminiscent of a lot of other games (a lot of people throw around comparisons to "The Last Guardian," and I certainly see it). However, after hearing a lot more about the game and reading about it (and also seeing that itI'll be honest with you, when I first heard about this game, I wasn't sure what to make of it. It looked gorgeous, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it felt really reminiscent of a lot of other games (a lot of people throw around comparisons to "The Last Guardian," and I certainly see it). However, after hearing a lot more about the game and reading about it (and also seeing that it was a lower price), I decided to give it a go, and let me tell you, I had an incredible time.
    I'll be the first to let you know, "RiME" is not for everyone. The game doesn't tell you anything: you interpret the story in your own way, you aren't told where to go or how to get there. Some people might get frustrated by that. Me? I was so moved by the game that I couldn't care less. The game is visually breathtaking, emotional, fun, exciting, heartbreaking, and all-around excellent. The sound design is also incredible, and I can say without hesitation that the music really added to the experience as a whole.
    Like I said, the game isn't for everyone: the story can be frustrating to understand, the puzzles can be frustrating to solve, and some may find it too slow. That's totally okay, you are entitled to your opinion. However, I personally loved "RiME," and I can definitely say that if your curiosity is piqued, then give this game a go. It was an unforgettable experience and a beautiful game overall.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  4. cas514
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. This is one of the most relaxing expiriences i had in a game.. Beautiful score, amazing graphics and visual style, I never felt lost even tho u didnt have a map, big credit to the level designs for that. This game made me feel more by not saying a word which is something AAA games should learn from.
  5. Daniel_Keelh
    May 28, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game that shows the overated Team ICO hoy to built a game, perfect level design, perfect gameplay with a fantastic control and amazing puzzles... let the Team ICO Games in the shame of their pathetic control and game design. A 10 for Tequila, deserved.
  6. Keldenis
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Starting to play this game I could never imagine that it would leave me so deeply impressed in the end. But still, the game completely engrossed all my life for those two days I've been playing it. Gameplay is based on settling the puzzles, and, good it is, those puzzles are intricate enough to keep you interested throughout the game and are easy enough as not to let you be bored withStarting to play this game I could never imagine that it would leave me so deeply impressed in the end. But still, the game completely engrossed all my life for those two days I've been playing it. Gameplay is based on settling the puzzles, and, good it is, those puzzles are intricate enough to keep you interested throughout the game and are easy enough as not to let you be bored with finding out how to settle this or that one. Visually it looks just good enough to add to the wonderful atmosphere of this masterpiece of a game. Some scenes made me seat mouth agape so beautifully done they were. And of course the story. Touching the very deep of my heart and biting the corners of my eyes with tears. All of these parts make the whole game singularly special and obviously imperative to play for those who love emotional games.… Expand
  7. arw002
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    I don't understand why this game received such mixed reviews and feedback. I thought it was an incredible game, one that makes more sense the more you think about it after you've played all the way to the end. I love the symbolism and meaning throughout. The music and visuals are amazing. Gameplay can be a little bit clunky at times but the puzzles and design are usually pretty fun.I don't understand why this game received such mixed reviews and feedback. I thought it was an incredible game, one that makes more sense the more you think about it after you've played all the way to the end. I love the symbolism and meaning throughout. The music and visuals are amazing. Gameplay can be a little bit clunky at times but the puzzles and design are usually pretty fun. It can be confusing at times knowing where to go since its difficult to maintain an overall sense of direction, but these are minor gripes. The ending made it all worth it. It's definitely similar to Ico/Journey/Abzu titles, but I don't think its a "knockoff" like some people say. The gameplay actually has a lot more depth to it than some of those games. If you liked those I'm guessing you'll love this one too.… Expand
  8. Eduarfin
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Jogo para adultos, infelizmente a criancada nao tem a capacidade nem cultura para entender este conceito de game. Maravilouz
  9. Asrael5125
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game. The art direction is beyond amazing, the level design is great, puzzles are creative, well balanced and the game has a good pacing. The soundtrack is a masterpiece. Overall a very emotional and fulfilling experience.
  10. JKekaNVKZ
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    Amazing journey, so beautiful graphic, music and sound, even reflection from metallic and gold object are looks amazing, weather changes beautifuly. I’ll enjoy this story from all direction. Thanks for this creation!!!
  11. jdvb00
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    awsome game is just art the most beautiful game i have ever played and the music ooohhhh the music...
  12. Slunk4
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    This game was able to touch my heart. The story is deep and pretty, it has been made with a lot of soul. It has suck a beautiful soundtrack that I still listen many times, and for sure I will continue listening in the future.
    Thanks to Tequila Works for doing this little piece of art. It is totally a gift you made to the community
  13. LucM
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Stunning game!!! Moving story! Fantastic visuals and the music is amazing! Very relaxing and paced game. I absolutely recommend it everyone! If you are tired of streasful games, this is your kind of game
  14. Cesarhawk
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Un gran juego que aunque sea corto, sus creadores sean un estudio pequeño y pueda parecer que se queda pequeño, es un videojuego enorme por su personalidad, su calidad y todas esas sensaciones que transmite con sus juegos de luces, cambios de ambientación, su banda sonora, etc.
    Hecho con mimo y con cariño se nota que sus creadores disfrutaron creándolo y se nota que este estudio ama su    Un gran juego que aunque sea corto, sus creadores sean un estudio pequeño y pueda parecer que se queda pequeño, es un videojuego enorme por su personalidad, su calidad y todas esas sensaciones que transmite con sus juegos de luces, cambios de ambientación, su banda sonora, etc.
    Hecho con mimo y con cariño se nota que sus creadores disfrutaron creándolo y se nota que este estudio ama su trabajo. Un apartado artístico impecable, una banda sonora magnífica y un acabado de 10 en todos los aspectos.
    Se queda corto si, y puede parecer faltó de contenido, pero vale hasta el último céntimo que pagues por el.
    Una preciosidad hecha con mimo y muy cuidado.    … Expand
  15. BoogyMatt
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    amazing game. The level design is amazing and the puzzles are not too difficult but still challenging.
  16. amralchalati
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game is fun and has a great emotional journey. Soundtrack is brilliant and get me emotional since the start of the game and the ending is simple yet so Strong and effective. Game-play is good not the best but still fun. Every game has a flows, but the reason this game one got 10/10 because of the overall experience was positive and journey was unique and emotionally well done.
  17. KakTak
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    I really liked the game. Very calm and delightful. I have not seen such unusual games for a long time.
  18. Phuz
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    This is what BotW should have been. Actual good music, nice puzzles and pretty visuals. Strangely this is less of a walking sim than the fore mentioned.

    It is absolutely ridiculous that Journey gets rated above this. This absolutely pisses all over Journey. It is an adventure puzzle game. If you like adventure puzzle games this is as good as it gets. Well maybe I prefer Brother's    This is what BotW should have been. Actual good music, nice puzzles and pretty visuals. Strangely this is less of a walking sim than the fore mentioned.

    It is absolutely ridiculous that Journey gets rated above this. This absolutely pisses all over Journey.

    It is an adventure puzzle game. If you like adventure puzzle games this is as good as it gets. Well maybe I prefer Brother's slightly but it is very close.

    So graphics are lovely, sound is really fantastic. I kept thinking oh this will be the end and it wasn't and I was thrilled to get more. It was a bigger game than I expected.

    It is a fantastic experience that really I would need to be very picky to fault. The frames drop but it doesn't affect play, or cause motion sickness. Having a run button would have been nice. Camera is occasionally not the best but it isn't really bad or anything. Like I say, this is trying to find fault, these things didn't actually bother me.

    Puzzles are simple, so you don't end up stuck for too long. The colour pallette is perfect. The atmosphere and overall experience is 10/10.

    This is a very locked in its genre game, so if you don't like adventure puzzle games, don't go here.    … Expand
  19. Astrostellar
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Precioso. Un juego mágico que me enamoró desde el primer momento. Escenarios preciosos con una banda sonora que acompaña a la perfección.
    Una historia aparentemente sencilla que oculta mucho más.
    De mis favoritos.
  20. n3d
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    This game reminded me of Journey. The music and story line is great, the only reason I had stopped playing this on PS4 was due to bad performance. But on PS5 it was smooth as butter. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
  21. AlBal665
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a beautiful puzzle/exploration game exploring the emotions you feel after losing a loved one. It’s a fairly short game but the story and art style make it a great game for everyone.… Expand
  22. Tugulli
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played. The visuals, the story, the music, the gameplay: everything is perfect. I can't talk about the low framerate I don't look at that.
  23. Skeleton9
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is a game that deserves its hype and constant chatter on social media. It's a totally brilliant, proper adventure game, with everything in balance, everything nicely gauged. It's a delightful game world, utterly convincing, with a tremendous sense of atmosphere and mystery. It's a memorable, thought-provoking game and a pleasure to play; one can get quite lost in it.

    The only    This is a game that deserves its hype and constant chatter on social media. It's a totally brilliant, proper adventure game, with everything in balance, everything nicely gauged. It's a delightful game world, utterly convincing, with a tremendous sense of atmosphere and mystery. It's a memorable, thought-provoking game and a pleasure to play; one can get quite lost in it.

    The only irritation I had was that I read an interview with the designer and he explained the meaning. Whilst really interesting, there's no way the gamer would have grasped the roots of the game, so I felt a little cheated having pondered my own ideas of the game's meaning for some time!!

    All in all though, just fantastic. I only wish there were more proper adventure games like this.    … Expand
  24. Lefalaja
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Just an amazing "alone in the world" game. Playing without thinking too much. Just feel your way and don't rush. Not a very long game but worth your time and money.
  25. Cjg02
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    Rime is an amazing game filled with wonder and life.It is beautifully crafted with puzzles and action. I will say this game gets very good after the first part of the story but after finishing it, it will make you want to play it again. Not to mention the amazing graphics and art style in the game it creates a sense of peace for the player. The story in this game is one of the best iveRime is an amazing game filled with wonder and life.It is beautifully crafted with puzzles and action. I will say this game gets very good after the first part of the story but after finishing it, it will make you want to play it again. Not to mention the amazing graphics and art style in the game it creates a sense of peace for the player. The story in this game is one of the best ive seen in the game even though there is little voice acting. Which can be a good thing at times to make the player figure out whats going on in this world around him and what this place the boy is in actually is. Ok now all that is out of the way go buy this game it shouldn’t cost too much now and go have fun!… Expand
  26. reijison
    May 26, 2017
    9
    Beautiful game and some creative puzzles. If you don't play to the end, you're selling yourself and the game short. Without any spoilers, the game really comes together!
  27. Vasault
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    how could anyone give a lower rate to this game? i forgive the poor controls, the quite bad framerate, all that, this game is gorgeous, how could someone not love it, the whole journey was beautiful, the puzzles didn't break me up and that is good, because it doesn't distract you from the journey itself, the ending was the biggest point in the game, if you didn't cry you're not a human, ihow could anyone give a lower rate to this game? i forgive the poor controls, the quite bad framerate, all that, this game is gorgeous, how could someone not love it, the whole journey was beautiful, the puzzles didn't break me up and that is good, because it doesn't distract you from the journey itself, the ending was the biggest point in the game, if you didn't cry you're not a human, i lost my grandma months ago, and this is dedicated to that moment, 9/10… Expand
  28. HaloFever
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    Ryme gets better as you play through it. What starts out so chill and simple becomes increasingly diverse in art, gameplay, challenge, story, and your own precious feelings. I can see the comparison to Journey, Abzu, and The Witness. There is a genre of these "chill" games and Ryme is among the best of them.

    You play a little boy shipwrecked on a mysterious island. The goal is obviously    Ryme gets better as you play through it. What starts out so chill and simple becomes increasingly diverse in art, gameplay, challenge, story, and your own precious feelings. I can see the comparison to Journey, Abzu, and The Witness. There is a genre of these "chill" games and Ryme is among the best of them.

    You play a little boy shipwrecked on a mysterious island. The goal is obviously to progress to the enormous tower that rises far above the rest of the island's structures. The game gives you ample guidance in the form of a fox friend and beams of light. The puzzles in the game can be challenging but by no means limiting. Trial and error will get you through anything. Exploration is always an option.

    The heart of the game is the protagonist. You want to help the boy find a out the secrets, find his way off the island. The music builds up nicely as the adventure goes from curious to daring to sinister. The level design is brilliantly artistic, and every now and then I marveled at the team that put it all together. Someday I'll go back, not only to pick up the collectibles but also to see it all again. If anything, the adventure on the island is too short. (My playthrough was at least 7 hours).

    Parting thoughts on this: There is nothing that I would say is wrong with Ryme. For the price, the amount of time it takes to play it, and the experience it gives you, it's just about perfect. (Full disclosure: this was a PS Plus "free" game for me.)    … Expand
  29. SuperDuck23
    Jun 25, 2017
    9
    Rime really surprised me. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. The game certainly takes inspiration from many others, but what it takes it executes really well. While the gameplay is relatively simplistic, the different stages of the game bring in enough variety to stop it becoming mundane. The wonderful art design, lovely soundtrack, relaxed pace and poignant story make Rime a must-play.
  30. darek79r19
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    A fantastic game. I love her. It's like the good old days when Tobmb Raider wasn't about shooting.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    90
    Does RiME live up to fevered expectations, to its own influential forebears? Perhaps, and at its most effective, Tequila Works’ dreamy, abstract exploration combines the best elements of the subgenre's finest. Where the game truly shines is in touching choreographed stretches, moving moments wherein visuals, emotional direction, and transcendent music align in shockingly powerful ways. Contemplative, illusory, achingly forlorn and triumphantly buoyant, RiME will most certainly give you pause — a boy, an island, and one of life’s prevailing mysteries.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 20, 2017
    75
    A slow-paced game that requires attention and imagination but repays with stylish beauty and solid puzzles. [08/2017, p.75]
  3. Easy Allies
    Jul 16, 2017
    90
    It might not achieve the levels of ingenuity displayed by some of its counterparts, but Rime stands on its own merits. Its captivating visuals, engrossing soundtrack, and rewarding puzzles are a wonderful combination on their own, but the game’s narrative elements and ultimate payoff go well beyond expectations to deliver something truly memorable. It’s been a long journey to get here, but Rime is most certainly an experience you don’t want to miss.
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