Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service

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Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service is a single player action game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by etherane and was released on February 21, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"In FLATSPACE, on HJÖ, where HJÖRIANS live in DOMES in symbiosis with RAINCOATS...you'll find MR.RAINER'S SOLVE-IT SERVICE. You've got a problem - we solve it." One day, HEINO's partner dies. He gets a new one.

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Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

story18 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Exceptional worldbuilding that creates a unique, immersive sci-fi dystopian universe with deep lore and intriguing societal details.
Beautiful, distinct art style with a limited color palette, complemented by a fitting, emotive original soundtrack enhancing the atmosphere.
Compelling, heartfelt narrative filled with surreal and thought-provoking themes, eliciting strong emotional responses and high replay value.

The story is often confusing and deliberately vague, requiring multiple playthroughs or external research to understand, which may frustrate some players.
Gameplay elements, including puzzle segments, are minimal, basic, and sometimes underdeveloped, leading to a primarily visual novel experience with limited interactivity.
Lack of convenient features such as a back button or chapter select menu makes revisiting or reviewing specific scenes difficult and cumbersome.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The story is highly praised for its beautiful art, evocative world-building, and emotional depth, though many find it abstract, surreal, and sometimes confusing, often requiring multiple playthroughs to fully grasp. It emphasizes atmosphere and themes over clear narrative structure, with limited gameplay and character development balanced by strong visual storytelling. Overall, it offers a heartfelt, unique experience that rewards players who enjoy thoughtful, ambiguous narratives in a striking alien dystopia setting.
- “Wonderful art, a daunting soundtrack coupled with a genuinely moving story that, while short, pulls your strings as you experience the world for the first time with Ülar.”
- “Amazing story, masterful world building all with a soundtrack and visuals of unprecedented quality.”
- “The story is great, definitely worth a replay or two, and the music and art make the game more than worth it.”
- “The story is also incredibly confusing and took me a couple playthroughs to understand.”
- “The plot of the game is very difficult to discern, especially if you only play through it once.”
- “The story feels as if it's constantly jumping around from one unfinished thread to the next.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The game's music, composed by Kai Engel, is widely praised for its emotional depth and perfectly complements the surreal, melancholic atmosphere and unique art style. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as a standout element that enhances the storytelling and immersive experience, often describing it as beautiful, haunting, and integral to the game's ambiance.
- “The soundtrack is by Kai Engel, whose work strongly complements the surreal, alien world and its quiet melancholy.”
- “Kai Engel's soundtrack fits the narrative; the tracks are all laced with emotion like arsenic.”
- “The music does a good job at setting the tone for every scene, and the art is extremely pretty.”
- “Do you hear music”
- “Kai Engel's soundtrack fits the narrative, the tracks are all laced with emotion like arsenic.”
- “I do appreciate the clear effort put into the art and soundtrack though.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The graphics feature a distinctive 2D art style with a limited yet striking red, white, black, and grey color palette that enhances the surreal horror atmosphere. The artwork is widely praised as beautiful, memorable, and crafted with great care, complementing the game's unique presentation and world-building. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout element that, along with the soundtrack, deeply enriches the game's experience.
- “It is absolutely drenched in love and care, noticeable by its memorable and beautiful art style, its fitting and cold soundtrack, and captivating and unique writing that permeates throughout the entirety of this truly wonderful game.”
- “Amazing story, masterful world building all with a soundtrack and visuals of unprecedented quality.”
- “The artwork is absolutely stunning, as well as the music.”
- “At its core, it is a simply presented mixed-media story, with small amounts of text and visuals being shown one panel at a time.”
- “Moving on to visuals.”
- “Did I enjoy it nonetheless and love all the characters, soundtrack, and artwork?”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is minimal and primarily centered around visual novel elements, with occasional light puzzles and point-and-click sequences that add unique and interesting mechanics. While gameplay is not the game's strongest suit compared to its writing and art, it offers a distinctive and engaging experience that complements the story. Overall, the gameplay is brief but creative and well-integrated into the narrative.
- “The gameplay, art, and design are very unique and interesting.”
- “Overall, I would say this is a potent if strange short game with neat gameplay elements.”
- “The formal and mechanical stuff is also super cool; I've never seen Bitsy math puzzles embedded into a Twine game before, and the very brief point-and-click sequence really makes me want to see what the dev can do within those confines.”
- “Beautiful art and a charming story, but unlike the other Etherane titles, this game is actually a visual novel; there is very little gameplay.”
- “The game is for the most part an absurdist comedic visual novel, only interrupted by some light puzzle gameplay whenever your personal value is too low.”
- “Great sound design and art, a bit of confusing gameplay but it truly delivers.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game delivers a rich and immersive atmosphere, combining evocative art, music, and world-building to create a compelling, symbolic experience. Its strong narrative and existential themes, wrapped in a visual novel style, make it a standout title praised for its emotional depth and memorable ambiance. Fans of atmospheric storytelling and unique world design will find this game especially rewarding.
- “Absolute masterclass in atmosphere, and one of my personal favorite visual novel-esque games I've ever had the pleasure to experience. Coming back to play through again after about a year and I am still loving it.”
- “The atmosphere, art, music, and the confusion the game transmits are all amazing.”
- “If you enjoy games with heavy symbolism, outstanding atmosphere, and a tang of existentialism (all in a short few hour package at that), this game is for you.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply heartfelt and emotionally rich experience, offering a somber yet sincere story that resonates strongly, especially for those who appreciate thoughtful narratives. While it may not be highly interactive, its emotional depth and complex character dynamics create a memorable and impactful journey.
- “If you want to experience a somber yet heartfelt journey through a new world that you can then build all sorts of theories from (and don’t mind if it isn’t super interactive), then I highly recommend it.”
- “An amazingly heartfelt and sincere short story.”
- “This game made me feel 600 billion trillion emotions.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is charming and lighthearted, featuring adorable and funny characters like horned men and quirky raincoat people. Its simple yet distinctive character designs add to the playful atmosphere, making the comedic elements endearing and easy to enjoy.
- “A game of pain, the beauty of the ephemeral and funny raincoat people.”
- “It can be a little hard to follow at times, but it's got funny little horned men and they're all cute af.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is enhanced by charming, varied, and easily distinguishable character designs rendered in a simple three-color palette, balancing simplicity with visual appeal and aided by a helpful character index.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization is integrated through ads and QR codes that provide additional worldbuilding content, offering a unique experience without feeling intrusive. Players looking for a brief, text-based adventure won't find the ads disruptive and may even enjoy the extra lore they provide.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers increased replay value, primarily due to its engaging characters, though some players wish for more time to explore their stories in greater depth. Overall, the balance between character development and story length supports a satisfying replay experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability through its intuitive sidebar and multiple informative windows, effectively keeping players updated on character status and ongoing tasks without technical issues. The inclusion of a troubleshooting page further enhances its reliability and user experience.

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Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service is a action game with horror and science fiction themes.

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service was released on February 21, 2022.

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service was developed by etherane.

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service is a single player game.

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