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Raging Bytes

88%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, replayability
88% User Score Based on 223 reviews

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About

A story-driven zombie RPG full of drama and pixels! Survive the raging bytes!

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 223 reviews
story48 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • The game features a compelling story and engaging characters, keeping players interested throughout.
  • The retro graphics and music create a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic RPGs.
  • The turn-based combat system, while simple, is refreshing and enjoyable for players who appreciate strategic gameplay.
  • The game is overly linear and short, with a max level cap that limits character progression.
  • Combat becomes repetitive quickly, with a lack of enemy variety and minimal challenge.
  • The dialogue is often tedious and lengthy, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally viewed as intriguing but ultimately linear and predictable, often drawing comparisons to other zombie narratives like "The Walking Dead." While some players appreciate the setting and initial plot twists, many express disappointment with the lackluster ending and desire for a more dynamic, branching storyline. Overall, the narrative is seen as solid but could benefit from deeper exploration and character development in potential sequels.

    • “The main story is the best, I love it, and highly recommend for lovers of this type of game.”
    • “Fantastic, chill game with an excellent storyline.”
    • “Raging Bytes is really amazing, the fact that it's a turn-based RPG with an open world to explore works very well; the story and characters are good enough to keep you interested in progressing more and more.”
    • “The story is boring and really easy to guess, not much going to separate it from other zombie apocalypse games.”
    • “The art style is consistent and good, the story is mediocre and not memorable, the gameplay is challenging at first but then you realize you could simply use throwing weapons against the zombies all the way until the boss; the ending is underwhelming.”
    • “The storyline at the beginning is basically a rip-off of The Walking Dead season 1.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their retro 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, which effectively create an engaging atmosphere complemented by fitting music. Many players appreciate the unique and consistent visual design, likening it to high-quality AAA titles, though some express a desire for more depth in the story to match the appealing graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and player experience.

    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and music for areas was perfectly done.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, this feels like a triple AAA title on other gaming consoles.”
    • “Great retro graphics and music.”
    • “Graphics are cute and both setting and story are intriguing enough to keep the player wanting to see what comes next, but the combat system needs a huge rework: it quickly becomes a hassle, because it's monotonous (just the same enemies over and over) and far too easy if you're careful enough not to be swarmed.”
    • “Overall the game was very interesting with very retro 8-bit music and art style that gets you into the mood for fighting.”
    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and music for areas were perfectly done.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and engaging, particularly in the early stages. While some noted that it becomes too easy as the game progresses, others appreciated the unique mechanics and creativity, especially regarding the multiple endings. Overall, the combination of solid gameplay, appealing graphics, and a decent story keeps players invested throughout the experience.

    • “On one hand, the actual gameplay is incredibly fun, at least for the early part of the game.”
    • “It has good stories and gameplay; it kept me going through the game until the finish.”
    • “I like the story... the gameplay was smooth... a different type of RPG game... I hope for a sequel and add more weapons.”
    • “The gameplay is decent, but is too easy.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is praised for its solid retro 8-bit style, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and immersing players in the experience. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the graphics and overall mood, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “Overall the game was very interesting with very retro 8-bit music and art style that gets you into the mood for fighting.”
    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and music for areas were perfectly done.”
    • “Great retro graphics and music.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly criticizing the battle system and excessive dialogue that slows down the pacing. Many express a desire for improvements in future installments, hoping for a more dynamic storyline and streamlined combat experience.

    • “The story and especially the setting was good for the most part, but the ending was lackluster and the battle system gets tedious.”
    • “I would like a sequel that's a significant improvement with the tedious battle system and a storyline that becomes more dynamic towards the end.”
    • “Slow and grindy.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a blend of humor and emotional depth, with players noting its funny, sad, and intense moments throughout. The humor is well-integrated, contributing to an engaging experience alongside excellent controls.

    • “It's not very hard to beat the game, and it has very funny, sad, and intense moments from time to time.”
    • “Emotional, funny, excellent controls.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads or in-game purchases, which enhances the overall enjoyment and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the absence of monetization pressures, allowing them to focus on the fun aspects of the game.

    • “Super fun zombie apocalypse type game, lots of weapons, no ads, and no purchasing BS.”
    • “I actually love if you could bring this game to PS4 and PS5. I would gladly appreciate it and play it every day, plus no ads! I love it.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game as both emotional and funny, noting that it effectively balances humor with heartfelt moments. Additionally, the excellent controls enhance the overall experience, allowing for a more immersive emotional journey.

    • “Emotional, funny, excellent controls.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the exceptional graphics and music that enhance the overall experience in various areas.

    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and music for the areas were perfectly done.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its lack of replayability due to its linear structure, short length, and limited variety of characters and enemies, leading many players to feel it is overpriced and not worth revisiting.

    • “The game is linear and way too short, offering no replay value. It's overpriced, the characters are boring, and there are only about 5-6 different enemies overall.”
    • “This title lacks any significant replayability, making it feel like a one-time experience that isn't worth the price.”
    • “With its linear design and limited enemy variety, the game fails to provide any incentive for replaying.”

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9h Median play time
8h Average play time
7-9h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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