R.I.C.A

About R.I.C.A

R.I.C.A is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Seldom Ludious and was released on February 15, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

A little girl, Hinata, finding her missing cat in a mysterious and dangerous castle. This place once belonged to the famous Duke Shewell's family, but it is abandoned now. And there is a big secret hidden in this castle.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings that encourage replaying.
Varied and challenging puzzles that are satisfying to solve and add depth to gameplay.
Smooth controls and a clean pixel-art aesthetic that fits well with the RPG Maker style.

Poor English translation with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can hinder story comprehension.
Lack of background music and minimal sound effects reduce atmospheric immersion.
No autosave feature and some frustrating game design aspects, including forced replay after death and unclear puzzle logic.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The story is generally described as intriguing and atmospheric, with a mysterious and creepy vibe that complements the puzzle gameplay. However, many reviewers found the plot confusing, poorly developed, or lacking coherence, with issues in translation and minimal dialogue hindering the narrative's impact. While some appreciated piecing together the storyline and found it engaging, others felt it was too simple or unoriginal, making it a mixed but potentially rewarding experience for fans of story-driven puzzle RPGs.
- “The puzzles were hard enough to keep me engaged and the story line was well done.”
- “It was a fun RPG game with an interesting story that you piece together as you go along.”
- “Without wanting to go too deep into it, because of obvious spoilers, I liked the story behind the mansion and what happened to everyone.”
- “This lived or died with the storyline, and it's really not worth being played for that aspect, as everything here has already been done many many times.”
- “This is definitely a free game, it was confusing with no clear direction and the story didn't really make sense.”
- “By the end of the game I had no idea what the plot was even going for or how any of it made sense.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The game features charming, pixel-art graphics with a clean art style that complements its mysterious and creepy atmosphere. However, as an RPG Maker title, it lacks fullscreen optimization, full HD support, and graphics customization, which may disappoint players seeking modern visual standards. Overall, the graphics suit the game's mood and provide an enjoyable experience despite technical limitations.
- “Nice RPG Maker graphics, I recommend playing through to get all the endings.”
- “Great graphics (for pixel) and good endings.”
- “The art style is clean, and I like the interior of the castle.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its smooth, glitch-free mechanics and challenging puzzles reminiscent of similar RPG titles, while others criticize the poor visuals, lack of consistent sound, and low-quality design. Despite minor translation issues, the gameplay remains engaging and functional for most players.
- “The gameplay works really well, the story is interesting, it's similar to 'Witch's House'.”
- “Really nice challenging puzzles throughout the whole game and gameplay in general is very smooth and glitchless from my playthrough.”
- “Some of the translations aren't grammatically correct but it doesn't impede gameplay at all, it's barely noticeable.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “While there is a very nice track playing when you are in the menu of the game, during the actual gameplay there's just silence, except for sound effects here and there.”
- “I'll explain with a few of my own experiences from the first 80 or so minutes of gameplay I have:”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game notably lacks background music, which many users feel diminishes the atmosphere and overall experience despite appreciating the art style and controls. While the trailer features beautiful music, the in-game silence or jarring sounds are seen as a missed opportunity to enhance immersion.
- “The art style, the OST, and controls are good.”
- “It's a pretty large loss for the game, as I believe the atmosphere could've been greatly improved by some music that fits the scenarios we see.”
- “The music in the trailer is so beautiful, but at the start of the game, I am met with either silence or jarring sounds.”
- “No background music whatsoever.”
- “It's an awesome puzzle game but it lacks background music and footstep sounds. Also, there's no way to reset the symmetry room puzzle if you mess up, forcing you to play the game all over again.”
- “Starting with the negative aspects, I want to point out that there is no background music, unfortunately.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is impactful, evoking sadness and a sense of closure as players witness the resolution of the story and characters’ journeys. Moments like uncovering the truth and subtle details such as the piano melody deepen the emotional connection and leave a lasting impression.
- “Even though it was sad, RIP, I cried. At least Rica was finally able to avenge her friend with the true end; the cycle finally ends once and for all.”
- “It was touching to discover the truth.”
- “The part that held me the longest (and made me feel the dumbest) is the piano melody; I didn't realize that there are three keys: left, middle, and right parts of the piano keys.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally praised for its mysterious and creepy visuals combined with a charming story, creating an engaging mood. However, some users feel the experience is lacking due to the absence of fitting music, which could have significantly enhanced the ambiance.
- “The puzzles are fun, a great atmosphere.”
- “Pros: mysterious atmosphere, creepy graphics, cute story”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is considered tedious, with players finding inventory management cumbersome and expressing frustration over having to replay the entire game to collect specific items needed for the best ending.
- “A little tedious that you have to replay the entire game just to collect a certain item at a certain time in order to get the best ending.”
- “Inventory management is a bit tedious when equipping items.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Players often need to save frequently and seek external help due to unclear instructions and game-breaking problems.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development is praised for its fitting and well-designed character visuals that effectively emphasize each character's personality.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is lighthearted and enjoyable, providing a fun and amusing experience, especially for those who enjoy quirky, cat-themed adventures.