Risk of Rain

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  • Summary: Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Polygon
    Dec 24, 2013
    85
    I've been scared off by similar games, but Risk of Rain is worth the struggle.
  2. GamingTrend
    Dec 2, 2013
    85
    Pick it up and get ready for a whole lot of fun and the good kind of gameplay frustration.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    80
    Heaps of fun, dirt cheap. The game keeps coming up with entertaining challenges and enjoyable surprises. [Issue#241]
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  4. Game Over Online
    Dec 9, 2013
    75
    Risk of Rain might appeal to gamers who thrill over the challenge set forth by games like Demon’s Souls or FTL: Faster Than Light, but the uninitiated will find Risk of Rain hard to approach.
  5. PC Gamer
    Jan 31, 2014
    72
    In the interest of accommodating it all, the awful maximum resolution and the tiny sprites are just about excused. [March 2014, p.73]
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  6. Destructoid
    Nov 14, 2013
    70
    Risk of Rain is a lot of fun. Though it is held back by its technical faults (which can be reasonably expected from a project created by two students), it has the right stuff to elicit the "just one more run" response that roguelike games are known for. With a little more polish, it could be truly great.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 24, 2014
    70
    Incredible work went into the design of almost every element of Risk of Rain, shame that the gameplay couldn't have been more inspired. [March 2014, p.60]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 76
  3. Negative: 7 out of 76
  1. CanyonsGaming
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    A great platformer, it inspired me to make a similar game. Before I used to stay away from this catagory but this game proved it can be onbeA great platformer, it inspired me to make a similar game. Before I used to stay away from this catagory but this game proved it can be onbe of the best genre's of games (in my opinion). I really hope there will be a sequel to this great game as it is one of the best of it's genre.… Expand
  2. joaoflsouza
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    I can think of fewer games that leaves a taste of "I want some more" than Risk of Rain. A marvelous game from art to soundtrack. TheI can think of fewer games that leaves a taste of "I want some more" than Risk of Rain. A marvelous game from art to soundtrack. The characters play very different and the upgrades you get really gives you that sense of progression.
    It's hard, and punish your mistakes, but not to the point where you can call it bad game design. After some time, even the lore got me hooked up. If I can really have to point a bad thing, it's that it doesn't have an on-line mode - but try playing it with some friends on local coop, the sensation of job well done that Risk of Rain gives you is one of a kind.    … Expand
  4. NephilimRabagas
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Just give it a shot! The mechanics are amazing, the gameplay is incredibly tight and extremely rewarding. It is good for longer sessions or aJust give it a shot! The mechanics are amazing, the gameplay is incredibly tight and extremely rewarding. It is good for longer sessions or a quick playthrough. And I did not even try the multiplayer yet!… Expand
  5. tofusoup
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    One of my favorite indie games to come out this year. Love the random levels, items, and unique characters. The art is retro awesome. IOne of my favorite indie games to come out this year. Love the random levels, items, and unique characters. The art is retro awesome. I highly suggest picking this game up on steam.… Expand
  6. BasilZero
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    Game: Risk of Rain
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Hopoo Games System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 82/100 Value Score: 8.2/10 • Story: 6/10    Game: Risk of Rain
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Hopoo Games
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 82/100
    Value Score: 8.2/10

    • Story: 6/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 5/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Great gameplay that never gets repetitive in terms of its level design and gameplay style
    +Great usage of items and unique level of difficulty that changes the longer you play along with that humorous messages upon character death.
    +Great challenging single player and multiplayer
    +4 player co-op
    +Variety of playable characters and difficulty/rule settings for each playthrough
    +Impressive soundtrack and sound effects
    +Great looking level design and art style

    Cons
    -FPS drops from time to time when playing MP (varies)
    -Storyline is lack luster
    -Game's campaign is really short
    -The difficulty might turn off some people especially those who want to play the single player campaign    … Expand
  7. Oratio
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    This game is truly amazing. The game itself gives many opportunities to use many different powerups and characters and there are many worldsThis game is truly amazing. The game itself gives many opportunities to use many different powerups and characters and there are many worlds and bosses. It may be hard to finish the boss and the enemy at each level but the effort will truly pay off. You will be rewarded with a new level with new monsters and elemental types. The powerup collecting is always fun in this game and you will need it to conquer all the bosses and hardcore enemies. And you will have to do it quickly because the more time it will take for you to kill them the harder the enemies will be.
    Overall I enjoyed playing this game. The fact that it can be really hard to get everywhere you should totally try this game out!    … Expand
  8. HumanTrash
    Aug 2, 2014
    0
    A rogue-lite/platformer hybrid. A novel concept. A shame that it fails in both genres, and never really finds footing of its own. PlatformingA rogue-lite/platformer hybrid. A novel concept. A shame that it fails in both genres, and never really finds footing of its own. Platforming is weak. Easy to get lost in a level when everything looks exactly the same. Jump mechanics lack oomph. Combat is a bore: Run one direction, dodge enemies, shoot backwards ad infinitum. Enemies are randomly spawned, so it's ever so slightly different every time you play. Should you want an excuse to extend your visit to the dullard nebula, that's the best I could think of.

    All this for $9.99. Atrocious.    … Expand

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