Ra 2

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Ra 2 is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Develobster and was released on March 1, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ra 2 is a physics based skill game with puzzle elements, inspired by the smallest elementary particles of our universe.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Ra² offers a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring more challenging levels, a soundtrack, and online leaderboards that enhance replayability.
The game excels in its 'easy to play, difficult to master' design, providing a rewarding experience as players improve their skills and achieve higher ratings on levels.
With 130 levels and diverse gameplay mechanics, Ra² keeps players engaged through unique challenges that require precision, timing, and strategy.

The minimalist graphics and simplistic design may lack appeal for some players, especially in a market filled with visually rich games.
The game can become repetitive over time, as many levels involve similar mechanics and obstacle courses.
Some players find the difficulty frustrating, which may deter casual gamers from fully enjoying the experience.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been widely praised as a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring a fabulous and minimal relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the addition of a well-composed soundtrack, which complements the game's mechanics and atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “The main differences are that RA² has fabulous music, online leaderboards, and you can use mouse/controller buttons.”
- “+ nice minimal relaxing soundtrack”
- “The game lacks an actual soundtrack.”
- “I think music was the major improvement the dev decided to make following Radium (which has none), and he's come up trumps.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its diversity and engaging mechanics, featuring unique elements like pushing and pulling a ball through intricate maze-like courses using tractor beam lasers. Players note that it feels faster and more dynamic than its predecessor, Radium, with elaborate level designs and new features such as teleporters and rotating switches that enhance the experience.
- “For me, the highlight of this game is the diverse gameplay elements it employs to keep things interesting throughout its many levels.”
- “Unique gameplay that involves pushing and pulling a ball through a variety of maze-like obstacle courses as fast as possible using two tractor beam lasers on both sides of the screen.”
- “Compared to the previous game Radium, Ra² feels much faster with more elaborate level design and new mechanics like teleporters and switches that rotate the level, changing your direction.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- “The level design is confusing and often feels like a chore to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the inclusion of leaderboards for speedrunners, which enhances the game's replayability by encouraging competition and repeated playthroughs to improve times.
- “The addition of leaderboards for speedrunners significantly enhances the game's replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The absence of varied endings or branching paths significantly reduces its replayability.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's minimalist graphics have been criticized for falling short compared to more visually impressive titles released around the same time, making it less appealing for players who prioritize aesthetics. However, it is noted that the game is not designed to be visually stunning, suggesting that those seeking a graphical showcase may want to look elsewhere.
- “Personally, I found the game to be a little frustrating, and the minimalist graphics in 2017 put it towards the back of the pack in an era where games like Warframe and others are completely free.”
- “This is not supposed to be a pretty game, so if you're in it for the graphics, then you should skip this one.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the inclusion of letter achievements that encourage them to write funny words for their profile showcase, adding a playful and creative element to the experience.
- “Furthermore, there are letter achievements for writing funny words into the showcase of your profile.”