Hail to the Rainbow

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Hail to the Rainbow is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Носков Сергей and was released on November 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In a bleak post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world, you follow Ignat, a young man surviving alone after tragic military events. Experience a story-driven first-person adventure combining horror and shooter elements as you unravel mysteries, solve puzzles, and face harsh realities. Explore memories, upgrade gear, and confront dangers in a haunting, immersive journey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 264 reviews

story62 positive mentions

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Incredible atmosphere and visuals that create a haunting and immersive experience.
Engaging story with emotional depth and multiple endings, showcasing the developer's creativity.
Impressive achievement for a solo developer, with polished gameplay mechanics and a unique blend of exploration, puzzles, and light combat.

Puzzle design can be frustratingly obscure, leading to moments of confusion and aimlessness.
Combat mechanics feel clunky and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.
Some AI-generated elements and voice acting lack emotional depth, which can break immersion.

story
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its depth, emotional resonance, and immersive world-building, set against a richly crafted post-apocalyptic cyberpunk backdrop. Players appreciate the personal and engaging narrative, which often explores themes of survival and moral choices, while the atmospheric design enhances the storytelling experience. Despite some critiques regarding pacing and clarity in the early game, the overall consensus highlights the story as a standout feature that captivates and connects players.
- “The story, characters, and world show that the developer put a lot of heart and soul into this game.”
- “Set in a dangerous, gloomy post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world, the game tells the deeply personal story of Ignat—a lonely young man trying to survive, understand, and endure a reality that has completely fallen apart.”
- “The emotional story, the gameplay, the crisp winter and Christmas vibes are fantastic.”
- “The slow pace of the story gets in the way of the gameplay.”
- “The story is kind of bland and the ending felt underwhelming.”
- “Many basic information is hidden from you (who you are, why you don't speak, lore, backstory) and are given to you mostly in the very late part of the game, which makes the early and even mid parts of the game weird/unclear and the early-mid story feels lacking without those basic informations.”
atmosphere
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty, detail, and emotional resonance, effectively capturing a post-apocalyptic setting with a strong sense of loneliness and immersion. Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals, fitting sound design, and a well-crafted world that enhances the storytelling experience, making it a standout feature of the game. While some critiques mention minor gameplay issues, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is a major strength, elevating the game to a memorable experience.
- “The atmosphere and story are unforgettable, the world feels painstakingly crafted with detail.”
- “The perfect optimization, great narrative, gorgeous aesthetic and visuals, and beautifully cohesive art direction create a rich post-apocalyptic atmosphere that blends story, scares, music, and audio into something memorable.”
- “An incredibly well-captured atmosphere of loneliness in a post-apocalyptic USSR.”
- “The atmosphere is absolutely nailed in both setup and execution.”
- “I'm a fan of games with a dystopian and post-apocalyptic atmosphere and the dev nails it here.”
gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven mechanics set in a post-apocalyptic environment, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and immersion. While some players found the mechanics engaging and the puzzles enjoyable, others criticized the complexity and accessibility issues, particularly regarding controls. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with a captivating story and well-designed environments, though it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or straightforward gameplay.
- “The gameplay supports the story beautifully, encouraging careful movement, observation, and immersion rather than mindless action.”
- “This is absolutely one of the most immersive games I’ve ever played, along with its clever level design, well-crafted story, incredible soundtrack, and unique gameplay.”
- “The game delivers smooth gameplay, satisfying combat, immersive environments, and a strong sense of discovery.”
- “Every time I played, I had to look up gameplay videos just to figure out where to go.”
- “Gameplay: 3/10 dull combat and walking felt same-y after so long.”
- “We get a game with puzzles straight out of old adventure games and an enigmatic story, all tied together with overcomplicated mechanics designed artificially to extend the gameplay.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many praising the soundtrack's fittingness to the game's themes and settings. Players have highlighted the blend of acoustic and synth elements, drawing comparisons to notable influences, and noted how the music complements the visuals and narrative, creating an immersive environment. However, some critiques mention moments of blandness and issues with audio mixing, suggesting that while the music is generally well-received, there are areas for improvement.
- “The soundtrack and story are truly beautiful, and the puzzles are actually challenging (a rarity, I find).”
- “Driving down abandoned snowy lanes listening to the exquisite synths on Nobody's Nail Machine's soundtrack is utterly divine, the perfect melding of music and visuals.”
- “The world, the details, the music, the mechanics — you can feel the soul in it.”
- “- the music is very bland.”
- “Dread music for hiding from certain enemies made it hard to hear the enemy itself.”
- “There is not much of a music score while playing which is fine with me.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their impressive visuals and cohesive art direction, effectively enhancing the atmospheric storytelling. Many reviewers noted the stunning representation of various aesthetics, such as cyberpunk and post-soviet retro, with particular commendation for details like snow effects and overall world design. However, some critiques pointed to a lack of boldness in the art style, suggesting it could have been more distinctive.
- “The graphics are great, especially the snow effects, from your tire tracks to your footprints and even objects disturbing the snow; it gives you a sense of reality.”
- “The post-soviet retro aesthetic is absolutely nailed: bleak, melancholic, almost depressive, yet somehow cozy and inviting at the same time.”
- “Seriously, this game's atmosphere is incredible; the visuals of buildings, landscapes, and sound are combined so brilliantly that it just pulls you right in.”
- “And that's saying nothing of the AI-generated posters and murals plastered everywhere in a pathetic attempt to build some sort of art style.”
- “The art style was promising but turned out to be a bit dull; the game would have benefited from a bolder, more peculiar style.”
- “The graphics and visual style leave much to be desired, lacking the depth and creativity expected from a modern game.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players noting its ability to evoke deep feelings through a hauntingly beautiful narrative set in a cyberpunk world. The storytelling is described as both heartfelt and harrowing, with significant emotional weight in key moments, particularly the impactful ending choice. Overall, the game is recognized for its immersive atmosphere and the profound emotional connections it fosters, making it a standout experience for players.
- “The cyberpunk aesthetic isn’t just a backdrop—it’s woven directly into the storytelling, making exploration feel tense, emotional, and constantly intriguing.”
- “The ending choice was one of the most emotionally difficult choices I've had to make in a game.”
- “It's hard to fathom how such a mesmerizingly deep, immersive, emotionally charged experience could be the work of a single developer and a single composer - yet here we are.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance, fluid movement, and solid gunplay across various hardware setups. Many players experienced high frame rates even at maximum settings, with no significant bugs or crashes, contributing to an overall polished experience. The combination of technical stability and aesthetic quality enhances the immersive atmosphere of the game.
- “Movement is fluid, gunplay is solid, performance is smooth, and there’s basically no jank to speak of.”
- “There were no issues with optimization — on my PC, the game runs smoothly at 140 fps on maximum settings.”
- “Performance was really good on my end (Ryzen R9 3900X, 32GB RAM, RTX 3080 Ti, installed in a NVMe 2TB SSD) playing all maxed in 4K, no DLSS with higher frame rates above 90, all fluid and not a single crash on my entire playthrough.”
- “Most things seem well polished - overall optimization, driving, story pacing, controller works, etc. don't buy if you're looking for something 'progression' focused, but if you want a good story and winter vibes, this is a very solid offering.”
- “Performance & technical stability”
- “From the hour or so I've spent so far, had no issues with performance and no bugs.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily allowing players to complete chapters more quickly on subsequent playthroughs; the first playthrough lasts around 12 hours, while later attempts can be reduced to 5-6 hours.
- “The game consists of 10 chapters, offering some replayability, primarily for those looking to complete it faster. My first playthrough took about 12 hours, while the second one was around 5-6 hours.”
- “Replayability is a key feature, as each playthrough can reveal new strategies and choices, making it enjoyable to experience the game multiple times.”
- “With various paths and outcomes, the game encourages players to replay it, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “It's a game based on 10 chapters, and while there is some replayability, it's mainly to complete the game faster. My first playthrough took about 12 hours, while the second one might only take 5-6 hours.”
- “After finishing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The story doesn't change much, and the gameplay feels repetitive on subsequent runs.”
- “The replayability is quite limited; once you've experienced the story, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its subtle humor, featuring clever easter eggs and references to other video games and movies that showcase the developer's strong comedic sensibility. Players appreciate the wit and creativity embedded in the game's humor.
- “The game also has a lot of subtle humor to it, hilarious easter eggs, etc. You can tell that the developers have a great sense of humor.”
- “The subtle references to other video games and movies are very clever and sometimes quite funny.”
stability
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where players report smooth performance and responsive controls, making it a reliable choice for portable gaming.
- “The game runs great on Steam Deck; I've been playing it there while at work, and it runs and controls like a dream.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the puzzles are straightforward and the progression feels organic, avoiding the tedious fetch quests seen in the developer's previous title.