Lone Ruin

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Shacknews
    Jan 11, 2023
    90
    Lone Ruin will test your patience, but let’s all be grateful the arcade action comes without the arcade cost. The “just one more try” gameplay benefits greatly from the snappy load screens and menus, even on the Nintendo Switch version, making it easier to recommend this brutally difficult and magical indie hit from Super Rare Games.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Jan 30, 2023
    80
    Overall, Lone Ruin is a tough twin-stick shooter that hits the spot. The runs are quick and satisfying, with leaderboards and multiple weapons to encourage replay. It looks great and plays smoothly; just don’t get too comfortable because it will all be over soon. Until you play again.
  3. Finger Guns
    Jan 17, 2023
    80
    Whilst it may be pleasing to the visual and audio senses, Lone Ruin balances out that pleasant feeling with fair challenge. A roguelike in the traditional sense, it offers that “one more run” gameplay for anyone that feels like they can do it better next time.
  5. GamingBolt
    Jan 12, 2023
    80
    Lone Ruin has the makings of the next great indie roguelike hit.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. Sknameless
    Apr 29, 2023
    1
    The game itself is great, but the Switch version will crash in the main game mode 100% of the time. I'm at 5 consecutive crashes during theThe game itself is great, but the Switch version will crash in the main game mode 100% of the time. I'm at 5 consecutive crashes during the final minute of Survival. Do not buy this on Switch. You can't get a refund on a product you can't finish playing.… Full Review »
  2. saltibbett
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    new update has added a lot of re-playability. great music and very stylised visuals.
  3. Elite_Institute
    Jan 16, 2023
    7
    "Twinstick roguelikes aren’t usually my cup of tea, and Lone Ruin certainly doesn’t offer that much to make itself stand out from the games"Twinstick roguelikes aren’t usually my cup of tea, and Lone Ruin certainly doesn’t offer that much to make itself stand out from the games that inspired it. However, the beautiful visuals and tight controls are what kept me hooked. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced roguelike that offers quick paced fun, you could do far worse than Lone Ruin."

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