Rage in Peace

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 106 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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In "Rage in Peace," experience the final, frantic day of Timmy's life as he navigates various challenges and obstacles with surprising twists, all while attempting to fulfill his one desire. This story-driven action adventure game, filled with unexpected elements and memory-based challenges, allows players to dive into Timmy's emotional journey, balancing quick reflexes with a thoughtful narrative. Help Timmy find his way home and leave a lasting legacy, one daring escape at a time.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story24 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a surprisingly deep and emotional story that resonates with players, making it more than just a typical platformer.
  • The hand-drawn art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Despite its high difficulty, the game is engaging and rewarding, with generous checkpoints that allow players to learn from their mistakes.
  • The gameplay can feel tedious and overly reliant on memorization, leading to frustration for some players.
  • Technical issues, particularly with the PC port, detract from the experience, including low resolution and poor graphics quality.
  • The dialogue and cutscenes are often criticized for being too lengthy and interrupting the flow of gameplay.
  • story48 mentions

    The game's story is described as surprisingly deep and emotionally engaging, often exceeding players' expectations despite its simplistic premise. It effectively combines humor with poignant themes of loss and depression, enhanced by a unique visual style and a compelling soundtrack. While the gameplay can be challenging, many players feel that the narrative is worth the effort, making it a standout aspect of the experience.

    • “Came for the silly gameplay, stayed for the unexpectedly heart-touching story.”
    • “The story is endearing, the music sublime, and the protagonist's backstory is well thought-out.”
    • “The story is engrossing without taking itself too seriously, and the effort to inject 'lore' by providing a journal and info on all the different manner of deaths shows that this wasn't some lazily made cash-in.”
    • “It is a hard game but in act 5 you will discover the real story.”
    • “So not really skill-based, this is all unfairly thrown at you; this is literally the game's story.”
  • music32 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising the breathtaking soundtrack that features several indie artists, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the emotional depth the music adds to the story, describing it as sublime and engaging, with some even purchasing the soundtrack separately. Overall, the combination of well-crafted music and sound design significantly contributes to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing, like nothing I've ever heard in a game.”
    • “The story is endearing, the music sublime, and the protagonist's backstory is well thought-out.”
    • “Soundtrack: the soundtrack is just breathtaking!”
    • “To be honest, at first I bought this for the music DLC only (because I love the music, listening on Spotify, and feel bad if I am not supporting the dev and the artist).”
    • “You decide if the music is for you; I can't rate it.”
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its creativity and emotional depth, while others criticize it for being tedious and bogged down by excessive dialogue and cutscenes. Players noted that while the mechanics can be enjoyable and surprising, they are often overshadowed by poor execution and frustrating design choices. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly, with some finding it rewarding and others deeming it mediocre or frustrating.

    • “But beneath the deceptively simple gameplay lies a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of life, death, and the absurdity of existence.”
    • “This game will kill you in a 1000 silly & unpredictable ways, but it also rewards you with a surprisingly touching story and satisfying gameplay once you have memorized the levels!”
    • “Gameplay and level design is -surprisingly- full of surprise in a good way.”
    • “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics, and decided instead it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
    • “Rage in Peace is a mediocre rage platformer with tons of uninteresting dialogue and cutscenes awkwardly inserted, along with a baffling last act filled with terrible gameplay decisions, all in service of a pretentious, overbearing plot that ultimately killed this game.”
    • “A tale of two worlds: a deep, emotionally satisfying story about a hero dealing with depression and loss paired with truly awful gameplay.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the amateurish quality and simplistic 2D art that detracts from the overall experience. Conversely, others praise the vivid and mesmerizing art style, noting that the visuals are well-polished and contribute positively to immersion and enjoyment. Overall, the graphical quality appears to vary significantly, leading to a divided opinion among gamers.

    • “Art style: the art style is just so vivid and mesmerizing.”
    • “Well polished graphics, good level design, and also nice music.”
    • “Love love the hand-drawn art style: why wouldn't you love it.”
    • “The artwork here is terrible; it's all just amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
    • “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of dark comedy and genuine emotion, often eliciting laughter even in moments of failure. Players appreciate the trial-and-error gameplay that leads to humorous situations, though some feel the humor can become repetitive. Overall, the game successfully balances its comedic elements with a touching narrative, making it enjoyable for those who embrace its quirky style.

    • “You'll find yourself screaming at the screen one moment and laughing out loud the next.”
    • “It's a game that's not afraid to be both darkly humorous and genuinely touching.”
    • “Super fun and hilarious if you are okay with games centered around trial and error.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Rage in Peace" is highlighted by its unexpected depth, combining dark humor with a genuinely touching narrative about loss and depression. Players find themselves surprisingly attached to the story and characters, with beautifully crafted cut-scenes that enhance the emotional experience, making it a memorable journey despite its challenging gameplay. Overall, the game effectively balances silly obstacles with a heartfelt storyline that resonates deeply with players.

    • “It's a game that's not afraid to be both darkly humorous and genuinely touching.”
    • “Came for the silly gameplay, stayed for the unexpectedly heart-touching story.”
    • “The cut-scenes are just beautiful and so heart-warming that whenever I'm at the verge of quitting, I just can't stop.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than frustrating, indicating that it detracts from their overall enjoyment.

    • “But I really just don't find this kind of gameplay fun; not even frustrating, just tedious.”
    • “More like... tedious.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development of the main character is notable, as he evolves from an ordinary, depressed salaryman into a reflective individual who grapples with profound questions about life, death, and his own fate. This transformation adds depth to the narrative and engages players in his journey of self-discovery.

    • “The character development of the main character from an ordinary, depressed salaryman and corporate slave to someone who questions life, death, and his own fate is truly remarkable.”
    • “The transformation of the protagonist is profound, as he evolves from a mundane existence into a deep exploration of existential themes.”
    • “Witnessing the main character's journey from despair to self-discovery adds a rich layer to the narrative, making the character development a standout feature of the game.”
    • “The character development of the main character from an ordinary, depressed salaryman and corporate slave to someone who questions life, death, and his fate is poorly executed.”
    • “The progression of the characters feels stagnant, lacking meaningful growth or transformation throughout the game.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be shallow and unconvincing, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, users report a positive experience with optimization, noting minimal bugs and generally good performance throughout the game.

    • “I didn't encounter any bugs, and overall, the performance was impressive.”
    • “The game runs smoothly, and I appreciate the attention to optimization.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is noted for its low replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing the initial experience.

    • “The game has low replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes and choices leads to low replayability.”
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