Raccoo Venture
- December 10, 2019
- Diego Ras
Raccoo Venture is a game that is full of nostalgia for 3D platformers on the N64. With fun characters and challenging puzzles to solve, this game will keep you entertained for hours.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Raccoo Venture" is a 3D platformer game with a 90's vibe, filled with puzzles and challenges. As Raccoo, collect holy relics to save Verta's harmony and prevent chaos from returning. In this balanced world, Guardians created a sacred relic to contain chaotic forces, allowing creatures and animals to live peacefully.
Reviews
- Raccoo Venture features beautiful artwork and clever level design, reminiscent of classic 3D platformers like Super Mario Galaxy.
- The game offers a fun and addictive experience with engaging puzzles and a charming soundtrack that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- Despite being developed by a single person, the game feels polished and well-crafted, showcasing a lot of passion and attention to detail.
- The fixed camera angle can lead to frustrating gameplay, making it difficult to judge jumps and navigate levels effectively.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes, particularly with bosses and certain puzzles, to be overly challenging and potentially rage-inducing.
- Technical issues such as lag, stiff controls, and visibility problems with collectibles can detract from the overall experience.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the soundtrack as transcendent and whimsical, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often rating it a perfect 10/10, and noting its ability to complement the game's charming graphics and engaging puzzles.
“Holy moly guys, you gotta check this soundtrack!”
“Lukan Peixe's songs are transcendent.”
“Perfect controls, good sized levels with enough cunning secrets to keep you coming back, clear objectives, and wonderful music.”
“What about the soundtrack?”
“Music, soundtrack?”
“Music, soundtrack?”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fluid mechanics and engaging progression, with new mechanics introduced in later levels that enhance both familiarity and challenge. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 3D platformers, and many report a smooth experience without significant bugs, even in early access. Overall, the combination of solid mechanics, beautiful art, and a compelling story contributes to a highly positive reception.
“New mechanics introduced in world 3 took me by surprise and add another great layer that is both familiar and challenging.”
“The fluid gameplay mechanics with beautiful art and a cool story makes it a great deal for the price.”
“The gameplay mechanics work well, the story progresses through the game, and I didn't encounter any bugs despite the game being in early access.”
“Don't know how long the game is, but after 2 hours I've played like 4 to 5 levels and encountered one boss, and then I got some more added to the gameplay.”
“( ) funny bugs that won’t actually mess up the gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their lovely art style and whimsical design, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere and solid level design. However, some users noted issues with character designs and a fixed camera that required adjustment. Overall, the visuals received high marks, with one reviewer rating them a perfect 10/10.
“The artwork is lovely and the level design is ingenious at times.”
“Loved what I played, simple and cute graphics, whimsical music, good puzzles; the only thing that took me some time to adjust to was the fixed camera.”
“Raccoon Venture starts off strong, with a decent art style and solid collect-a-thon platforming.”
“The graphics feel like they belong in the Windows 98 era with integrated graphics.”
“The textures and overall graphics are lacking.”
“Fix your character designs and visuals before it's too late.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is present but considered minimal, primarily serving to justify the game's existence rather than being a focal point. Players find the narrative enjoyable, with a smooth progression that complements the gameplay, which is enhanced by appealing visuals and solid mechanics. Overall, while the story may not be deep, it contributes positively to the overall experience.
“The gameplay mechanics work well, the story progresses through the game, and I didn't encounter any bugs despite the game being in early access.”
“The fluid gameplay mechanics with beautiful art and a cool story makes it a great deal for the price.”
“You can enjoy the story, maybe.”
“It has a story just so this Steam review doesn’t say it doesn’t have one.”
“To have four mission hidden items means they hid them in a way that is not appropriate for a simple platformer.”
“The gameplay mechanics work well, but the story progression is lacking.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Raccoo Venture is praised for its humor, blending challenging gameplay with amusing elements and clever references to Brazilian culture, such as cangaço and the legend of saci pererê. Players appreciate the inclusion of funny bugs that add to the experience without disrupting gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Raccoo Venture is a funny and challenging 3D platformer with a lot of references to Brazilian culture, such as cangaço and the legend of Saci Pererê.”
“The difference is that in Raccoo we are playing the best mix of those classic games with new features, creative and very smart challenges, and a funny, educative story.”
“Funny bugs that won’t actually mess up the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game's replayability is excellent, complemented by a well-balanced learning curve that enhances the overall experience.
“The replayability is fantastic, and the learning curve adds to the experience.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a need for improvement in character designs and visuals, indicating that the current state may hinder effective character development.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in character progression really detracts from the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Raccoo Venture PC Review
A cute platformer that aims to mimic collectathon games of the nineties, unfortunately let down by some frustrating level design.
66%Raccoo Venture Review
Raccoo Venture is highly inspired by the classic 3D platformers of yesteryear but does not implement enough unique ideas to stand out from the crowd. There are some fantastic environmental puzzles that are thoroughly fun to solve, but they are far too short. The uneven difficulty, annoying secondary character mechanics, and a few bugs ultimately dilute the experience.
65%Raccoo Venture Review
Raccoo Venture is a game that is full of nostalgia for 3D platformers on the N64. With fun characters and challenging puzzles to solve, this game will keep you entertained for hours.
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