Rack N Ruin

Rack N Ruin has some clever concepts that ultimately fall short due to moments of extraordinary frustration.

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In "Rack N Ruin," play as the demon Rack, wreaking havoc in a peaceful world while seeking to impress your demonic overlord. Traverse environments, battle enemies, and solve puzzles to unleash destruction. Players must balance wreaking havoc and sparing innocent lives to progress through the game storyline.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Playing as the villain adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it enjoyable to corrupt the world.
The humor and art style are reminiscent of classic games, providing a nostalgic feel that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks significant progression, leading to moments of boredom.
The level design and navigation can be confusing, often resulting in players getting lost and frustrated.
Combat mechanics feel simplistic and underwhelming, with a lack of challenge that may not satisfy players seeking a more engaging experience.

gameplay
41 mentions
24 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its solid mechanics and engaging combat reminiscent of Zelda and Binding of Isaac, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking innovation, and suffering from poor controls and confusing level design. Although the art style and soundtrack are praised, many feel that the gameplay can be boring and frustrating, particularly due to difficulty spikes and a lack of clear direction. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, they are often overshadowed by significant gameplay issues.
- “The gameplay is strong and fairly varied, allowing for a few playstyles.”
- “This game is like playing Legend of Zelda using Binding of Isaac battle mechanics where you play Ganondorf instead of Link... and it is glorious.”
- “The gameplay, however, is solid and the soundtrack is absolutely amazing.”
- “What brings this game down and into a negative review for me is gameplay and level design.”
- “Sadly, the actual gameplay is more than boring.”
- “There are things to like here, but they are hidden behind bad controls, confusing design, and annoying gameplay elements.”
graphics
37 mentions
65 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful, hand-drawn art style and vibrant aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. However, some players find the character designs unappealing and criticize the lack of engaging storytelling. Overall, the visuals are often described as outstanding, complementing the gameplay and soundtrack effectively.
- “The game's got really outstanding artwork and soundtrack.”
- “I think the graphics are very well done, and the transitions from the light graphic sets to the dark ones feel good.”
- “I loved this game; it's like a mix between the original Zelda and The Binding of Isaac. I also loved the artwork; it looks like it was painted in oil paint, adding a nice touch to the grim, gory, and a little satanic feel of the game.”
- “I don't like the art style; the design of the characters and the main character just looks ugly to me.”
- “The art style is hand-drawn and cartoony, but it doesn't work for me.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
music
25 mentions
84 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and how it complements the visuals. While some note that the soundtrack is well-crafted, a few mention that it is occasionally misplaced within the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, particularly during boss encounters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game's got really outstanding artwork and soundtrack.”
- “Awesome soundtrack, especially in boss fights.”
- “Incredibly fun game, excellent aesthetic and quality soundtrack.”
- “I want to give this game credit for the animation and music, but the gameplay is just your ordinary Zelda clone with nothing significantly interesting.”
- “Visuals and soundtrack complement each other.”
humor
20 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it strong and engaging, particularly praising the witty writing and character interactions, while others feel it falls flat. The cartoonish and sometimes sadistic humor appeals to fans of classic games like Zelda and Binding of Isaac, but may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's aesthetic and gameplay experience for many players.
- “Despite being a demon, Rack is an adorable character that presents a funny situation in which he thinks himself bigger than he really is.”
- “The writing is pretty funny, the gameplay is good, the soundtrack is good, and it has a really nice aesthetic.”
- “My favorite thing about the game is the interactions you have with the other characters in the world; the writing is funny and snappy, and there's even a bit of lore thrown into the mix.”
story
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and lackluster, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and engaging dialogue. While some appreciate its humorous and tongue-in-cheek approach, others feel it fails to provide a compelling narrative or clear direction, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience. Overall, the story does not meet the expectations typically associated with single-player adventure games.
- “Story - awesome, funny.”
- “It's a nice twist to shake up the typical story of the genre.”
- “There is no deep story to speak of (so far, at least) and everything is very tongue in cheek, but other than that the game is like a dream 32-bit adventure game that never came to be.”
- “The story and characters of the game are very lackluster.”
- “You’re essentially a Saturday morning cartoon villain trying to start a line of Hot Topic shirts, and you never feel like the exploder of worlds the story claims you are.”
- “Story is so critical to single-player adventure games, and yet it feels like the devs just gave up on the dialogue.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to frequent enemy respawns and extensive backtracking, which requires clearing the same enemies repeatedly. While the game's artistic design is praised, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience.
- “Enemy respawns can make getting around a bit tedious as going through areas a dozen times (lots of backtracking in the game) means you will have to clear out the same enemies over and over. You can dodge past them easily enough, but it's a nuisance.”
- “Artistically amazing, but tedious.”