Risk of Rain

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

8
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Gorgeous soundtrack.
A fun roguelike platformer with a unique approach.
Audio and visuals are charming, and the setting is enticing.

Cons:

A little buggy in places.
Some smaller balancing issues.

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Last revision on May 2, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Gorgeous soundtrack
A fun roguelike platformer with a unique approach
Audio and visuals are charming, and the setting is enticing
Hordes of unlocks and unique classes/items ramps up the replay value
Item collecting is rewarding and compelling
Character classes and items unlock at a steady pace
Supports local and online co-op for up to four players

Reviewers Didn't Like

A little buggy in places
Some smaller balancing issues
Online multiplayer has an archaic interface
Some minor clipping issues and item placement quirks

Expert reviews and ratings

There are great games, and then there are games that always find a way to make you smile. Risk of Rain is both. Despite its simple premise and increasingly common genre, the indie game finds a way to stand out. Is it the visuals? The difficulty? The...

By GameZone on February 26, 2014

Risk Of Rain might look a little rough'n'ready, but it's got it where it counts. Smart, challenging and tactical, but with all the instant cheer of a 90s run'n'gun game.Tags:GamesBest prices todayRetailer Price Delivery Price comparision from, and...

By PC Advisor on January 10, 2014

I even experienced a couple of hard crashes. In a game like this, a crash can cost as much as an hour or two of work; if you're far along in a run that's going really well, it's devastating.

By Polygon on December 26, 2013

You can always go online with friends and enjoy the game's robust co-op mode. And starting that new game is always so appealing because of the slow opening. You're free to warm up, to find your first few items, and see where this game is going, before things slowly accelerate into panic, dread and near-inevitable death. Lovely!

By EuroGamer on December 12, 2013

On the whole, it’s great to see a very promising beta grow into an even better full release, and to see that my recommendation still stands. With that, I encourage you to go and play the demo and ultimately buy the game. It’s absolutely worth the asking price and more.

By GamePlay on December 12, 2013

Risk of Rain is highly enjoyable, and with constant rewards of new items and character classes, it's hard to put down once you start. Even as I watched the last of the end credits roll by, I wiped the sweat from my brow and jumped back into the fray: I have an item log that still needs to be filled.

By GameSpot on December 10, 2013

Risk of Rain is a fantastically deep roguelike that excels at offering you opportunities for success but only if you’re willing to take them for yourself. It’s really amazing how balanced this game feels despite its difficulty.

By TwInfinite on December 10, 2013

But if you are one of those who is still interested despite that, then you’ll find it Risk of Rain to be both challenging and engaging.

By CheatMasters on December 10, 2013

You can literally see how much trouble you’re in, and all while taking the in the splendor of some beautiful pixel-art vistas. Doing all this while listening to some great tracks really turned it into an amazing package, so if you want to blast some aliens on a dangerous world, your wallet should be in your hand this instant.

By MashThoseButtons on December 10, 2013

At $9.99 brand new in the Steam Store, this is a game for anyone who loves both platformer style gameplay with a Roguelike element, and a worthy addition to any indie fan’s library. Pick it up and get ready for a whole lot of fun and the good kind of gameplay frustration.

By GamingTrend on December 09, 2013

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