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Black Rainbow

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52%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, stability
61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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Black Rainbow is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Libredia and was released on April 30, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Help Helen escape the burning village; guide her through the dark and dangerous forests and help the people of Amazonia. The evil behind the curtain is far bigger and dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined. It's up to Helen to restore the balance in this hidden and unexplored world. Will you survive the impossible!?

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
story7 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a good map system with fast travel and a helpful journal, making navigation easier.
  • The puzzles are generally enjoyable and not overly complicated, providing a casual gaming experience.
  • The visuals, while not modern, are colorful and create a pleasant atmosphere for the gameplay.
  • The story is poorly developed and lacks coherence, making it difficult for players to feel engaged.
  • Voice acting is subpar, often sounding unprofessional and detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many puzzles are too easy and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement for players.
  • story
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this game is widely criticized for being poorly developed, clichéd, and lacking coherence, with many players feeling dropped into the narrative without sufficient context or character development. While some found the premise to have potential, the execution left much to be desired, resulting in a plot that feels thin and unengaging. Overall, the narrative fails to elevate the gameplay experience, often being described as silly or average at best.

    • “Pretty nice puzzle game with an interesting story different from others.”
    • “Helen must save humanity, and as far as the story goes, it's simple and reasonably enjoyable, with some good ideas.”
    • “The foundation of the story is something that has been used over and over again, but that did not take away from the enjoyment I had playing.”
    • “The weakest point of this game is the lack of a well-developed and coherent story with almost no character development other than just a very sketchy plot line to follow.”
    • “By dropping into the story without a preamble or setup to the protagonist, the narrative fails to hook players.”
    • “The storyline was just too thin.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered dated and inconsistent, with many reviewers noting low resolution and subpar character models that appear fuzzy or blurry. However, the artwork and scenery receive praise for their vibrant and colorful visuals, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic. While some aspects of the graphics are deemed average or middle-of-the-road, they are not seen as a significant deterrent to gameplay.

    • “Pretty great visuals.”
    • “The scenery and art style are a strong point.”
    • “Bright and colorful visuals.”
    • “Graphics and interface are dated now; voice acting (while present) is kind of wonky in that everyone has very Americanized voices - even natives from another dimension.”
    • “Graphics are pretty bad; animations are pretty bad.”
    • “I think my biggest issue, graphic-wise, is the character models of those you meet. That's when the game looks dated, or perhaps the better way to put it is that all the models look fuzzy/blurry.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as linear and basic, featuring significant backtracking, especially in the latter half. It employs traditional adventure game mechanics, akin to point-and-click formats, but lacks innovation, resulting in a slow-paced experience. While the graphics are decent, the overall gameplay is considered average and somewhat uninspired.

    • “You get really advanced submarine latches, complex mechanical statues, teleport devices.”
    • “So it's an okay puzzle-fest with fairly nice graphics, but one that's likely to be slagged off for reasons having little to do with its gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is quite linear, with a lot of backtracking especially towards the last half of the game.”
    • “The game plays exactly like your traditional adventure game, using the same mechanics we've seen dozens of times in hidden object games, but this time without the 'hidden objects', which makes it a point & click.”
    • “Therefore the gameplay is pretty slow.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game experiences occasional freezing and locking up without any clear cause, as no crash logs or error reports are generated.

    • “The game freezes and locks up at times, for no apparent reason (no crash logs or error reports generated).”
    • “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it frustrating to continue.”
    • “The stability issues are so severe that I often have to restart the game multiple times during a session.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as subtle and fitting, contributing to the overall atmosphere without being particularly remarkable. While it is considered an integral part of the experience, it does not stand out as exceptional.

    • “Music is subtle”
    • “Nothing about it is amazing: the story is okay, the voice acting is okay, and the music is okay.”
    • “The music in the game is subtle but definitely feels like a part of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally considered average, yet it effectively enhances the experience with a compelling ambient backdrop that complements the native rituals and puzzles.

    • “The game creates a captivating atmosphere that immerses you in the native rituals and puzzles, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The ambient sounds and visuals work together to create a truly enchanting atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
    • “The atmosphere is rich and engaging, making every moment feel alive with the essence of the environment.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for having zero replay value, indicating that players find little incentive to revisit it after completing the initial experience.

    • “Zero replay value.”
    • “The game lacks any incentive to play again after completing it.”
    • “Once you've finished the story, there's little reason to return.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely unintentional, with dialogue that often comes off as funnier than the developers intended. While the story is nonsensical and the puzzles are overly simplistic, this combination contributes to a lighthearted, albeit brief, comedic experience.

    • “The dialogue is often far more funny than intended, adding an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.”
    • “The story can essentially be summed up as 'fate, therefore no sense is needed,' which adds to the overall comedic tone of the game.”
    • “Even though the puzzles are super easy, the humor in the dialogue keeps the experience entertaining.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the monetization strategy adds extra value to the game by presenting a higher challenge, enhancing the overall experience.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from a significant lack of character development, with reviewers noting that the story is poorly constructed and offers only a vague plot line, resulting in minimal depth for the characters.

    • “The weakest point of this game is the lack of a well-developed and coherent story, with almost no character development other than just a very sketchy plot line to follow.”
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Black Rainbow is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes.

Black Rainbow is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Black Rainbow.

Black Rainbow was released on April 30, 2014.

Black Rainbow was developed by Libredia.

Black Rainbow has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Black Rainbow is a single player game.

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