Rakuen: Deluxe Edition

 Switch
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25

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  1. heybranny
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    Enjoyable story. Good game to play handheld. Felt a little slow at times but good overall.

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 24, 2023
    70
    My gaming acumen recognizes Rakuen: Deluxe Edition as a high-quality release that checks most of the right boxes. At the same time, this is a title I simply never want to play again and am anxious to forget. Its heavy-handed final act is unpleasantly predictable, making a game that felt fresh feel paradoxically clichéd. People grieve differently, and many will meld with this finished product. But I’m left saying it’s a good game that’s not for me: too bitter without enough sweetness to offset it.
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  2. TouchArcade
    Apr 11, 2023
    90
    Rakuen: Deluxe Edition has a few different things to offer, with the titular Rakuen being the star of the show. It’s a bittersweet, deeply emotional story set in a rich, well-realized setting and it’s absolutely unforgettable. The visuals may be simple but they more than serve the purpose, and the soundtrack is outstanding. The other included items in this package are more like nice bonuses, but they are certainly quite welcome. If you enjoy a good yarn, grab a box of tissues and settle in with this over an evening or two.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Mar 27, 2023
    90
    Returning to the world of Rakuen on Nintendo Switch has delighted us. Rarely in video games have we seen such an emotional story with such a great soundtrack. While it all depends on whether you connect with its premise, additions like Mr. Saitou or Laura Shigihara's short films are enough for us to recommend you to relive this exciting adventure.
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