RiME

 Switch
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. Trusted Reviews
    Nov 14, 2017
    90
    While it’s reminiscent of Journey, The Wind Waker and Ico, RiME is so much more than a grab-bag of borrowed ideas. Combining art, craftsmanship, enigmatic storytelling and engaging gameplay, it does what the likes of Bound and ABZU couldn’t: wrap a powerful experience inside a compelling game. I’m still working out whether RiME is a masterpiece and, if so, where it sits in the pantheon of greats – but one thing’s for sure: if you love the games it’s inspired by, you’re going to love RiME as well.
  2. DarkStation
    Dec 8, 2017
    80
    As a final interesting note, RiME was actually first revealed as a survival game with elements of health and stamina. While we may never see what that game was like, I’m thankful that developer Tequila Works opted for a deeper tale with that same boy on an island. While an open world would have been fun to explore, the segmented chapters help to tell a bigger truth. Though action would have helped bring more gamers in, laid-back puzzle-solving ensures that more people can freely explore and reach the end. A smoother presentation could have helped the game’s cinematic presence, but the story lives on despite it. RiME isn’t perfect or too original, but it does well to scratch the same emotionally driven story itch that trailblazers like Dear Esther and Journey have pioneered in the past.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 21, 2017
    80
    It might have its issues when you're playing it handheld, but Rime is still a real joy to experience on Switch.
  5. 4P.de
    Nov 15, 2017
    80
    The problems which Tequila Works obviously have with the Unreal Engine are more evident on Switch than ever. Nonetheless this is still a very atmospheric and stylistically engrossing puzzle adventure.
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  1. Tired Old Hack
    Nov 28, 2017
    There’s a great game in Rime that’s dying to get out, but a myriad of flaws mean you’re never too far from another immersion-shattering glitch or freeze.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 83
  3. Negative: 24 out of 83
  1. Jamazing
    Nov 20, 2017
    3
    Rime is a great game. But the switch port has one of the worst frame rates ever! These frame rate problems happen everywhere even the flippingRime is a great game. But the switch port has one of the worst frame rates ever! These frame rate problems happen everywhere even the flipping cutscenes have this problem! The problem is this game was delayed many times for the switch which makes it a even bigger slap in the face! The game is great but its impossible for me to enjoy it with this frame rate plus the graphics are too blurry!! This game is a 40$ mess..... which is very disappointing… Full Review »
  2. Moxdx
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    An absolutely unacceptable port. I hope they fix it up. Grainy BLURRY graphics and low shoddy framerate. Disappointing. I really hope theyAn absolutely unacceptable port. I hope they fix it up. Grainy BLURRY graphics and low shoddy framerate. Disappointing. I really hope they patch it up and fix its issues because it seems like it'd be a great game.… Full Review »
  3. Paolone
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    OMG! Horrible conversion. And the pathetic guilty of developers who talk about choices aware of the damage to resolution and framed worseOMG! Horrible conversion. And the pathetic guilty of developers who talk about choices aware of the damage to resolution and framed worse things. For those who have spent money I hope that an important patch will come soon. Nintendo should not allow certain publications on its machines.… Full Review »
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