Rain on Your Parade

Rain On Your Parade is a super cute and fun game full of great references and amazingly cute characters. Who doesn’t want to see a cute vengeful cloud with a frog on his head?

84%Game Brain Score

humor, graphics

replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

Platforms

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About

"Rain on Your Parade" is a comedy game where you play as a mischievous cloud, causing chaos and ruining people's days with various weather elements. Travel across different levels, unlocking new abilities such as thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and even meteors to wreak havoc. With its unique blend of puzzle and adventure elements, similar to games like Untitled Goose Game, Donut County, and Katamari, Rain on Your Parade will have you laughing as you wreak destruction on unsuspecting victims.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+21

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

humor47 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Charming and cute graphics with a whimsical art style that enhances the overall experience.
Engaging and humorous gameplay filled with pop culture references and creative level designs that keep it fresh and entertaining.
Perfect for casual play, offering a light-hearted experience that allows players to unwind and enjoy chaos without significant challenges.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels being straightforward and easy to complete.
Some players may find the humor and references divisive, potentially detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Short playtime of around 4-6 hours may leave some feeling that the game doesn't offer enough content for its price.

humor
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, featuring a mix of cute graphics, engaging writing, and clever pop culture references that keep players entertained. While some humor may be divisive or lost on younger audiences, many find it laugh-out-loud funny and appreciate the lighthearted, whimsical tone throughout the gameplay. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a fun, snarky experience filled with delightful easter eggs and engaging comedic elements.
- “The humor is really good and it strikes some nerves that some people may not appreciate.”
- “Incredibly fun and cute game with fun gameplay and hilarious writing.”
- “This is a game that retains all the humor and charm of a bunch of kids playing make-believe, and I love it.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and vibrant art style, which features unique hand-drawn elements and a whimsical aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Paper Mario and LittleBigPlanet. Players appreciate the charming visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, although some note inconsistencies in the art style. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's delightful and humorous atmosphere, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- “The vibrant art style is jolly and unique, suiting the game perfectly.”
- “The art style is so unique and cute, with little hand-drawn pictures animated on top of cardboard textures, with little strings attached to your cloud, yarn people. It is the absolute cutest.”
- “Very fun game, very charming, and the aesthetic is perfectly crafted.”
- “And maybe that's not fair - but the problem is that while the cute graphics 'grabbed' me to pay money for the game, the actual gameplay had no grab at all.”
- “Wildly uneven art style.”
- “Its a cute little-big planet like graphics game.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is characterized by its cute graphics and whimsical narrative, featuring a cloud on a mission to save the world from a scientist. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and humorous elements, others find the plot to be superficial and lacking cohesion, with a mix of engaging and confusing levels. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a central focus, offering a short but charming experience.
- “It has a very cute style, adorable story, creative ideas, and some great, funny jokes!”
- “The storyline is cute and each of the 50 levels gives a unique experience from plain raining on people stealth to tower defense to impeccably done references.”
- “Super fun and engaging, good humor and a great story!”
- “The story is very bare-bones, but it isn't really the focus of the game anyway.”
- “You could complete the main story in 2-3 hours, and there's another few hours to be had in picking up the NG+ achievements, but it's not a whole lot of bang for your buck.”
- “The story starts out one with adventure and what it means to be nice, then it becomes a haphazard tale of a cloud trying to save the world from a cloud-hating scientist.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its creative and humorous mechanics, offering a variety of objectives that keep the experience fresh and engaging. While some players appreciate the originality and fun of the rain-based concept, others feel that it lacks depth and can become repetitive. Overall, the game is praised for its cute graphics and lighthearted humor, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- “It is a great game with a lot to offer; it is original and fun and features a vast assortment of gameplay styles and weather-based antics!”
- “I can't remember the last time I saw a game this creative and fun - the gameplay is so simple, yet the tasks vary a lot, not to mention the way the game is packed with easter eggs and humor.”
- “Well worth the price, it's funny, it has a surprisingly wide variety of gameplay despite the simple concept of 'you are a cloud and you rain on things', and it's even a good game for kids (even if they won't understand most of the jokes).”
- “And maybe that's not fair - but the problem is that while the cute graphics 'grabbed' me to pay money for the game, the actual gameplay had no grab at all.”
- “The gameplay pretty much burns out its main gimmicks in a handful of levels.”
- “The style is cute, but it is really lacking in gameplay for me.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its charming and wholesome graphics, which complement the creative gameplay and humorous narrative. Players report a deep emotional connection, with some expressing feelings of joy and nostalgia, while others describe moments of genuine sadness and introspection, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Overall, it is celebrated for its heartwarming and kid-friendly experience that resonates deeply with players.
- “I cried with this game.”
- “The music was touching, the plot was so deep.”
- “The emotions that this game... no... this art... made me feel is indescribable.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and charming, with some memorable melodies that enhance the gameplay experience. However, opinions vary, with some finding it generic and forgettable, while others appreciate its humor and ability to evoke nostalgia. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's vibe, though it may not resonate with all players.
- “Music is good enough that I remember some melodies even though I haven't played the game in a few days.”
- “Laugh out loud funny in places, wonderful vibe and catchy music.”
- “The game is aesthetically pleasing, the controls are simple, the music is appropriately funny, relaxing, and serious.”
- “The music is fine, but forgettable.”
- “I feel that the music was a bit generic and there is sometimes a fair bit of dialogue that likely whomever is playing does not care about.”
- “[...that doesn't give the game a chance to breathe in its length, generic music.]”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its New Game+ mode, allowing players to experience the campaign again with added features. However, some users noted issues such as a confusing storyline and excessive loading times, which detracted from the overall replay value. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find the game worth revisiting.
- “This game is worth every penny and has lots of replay value.”
- “The main campaign will take around 4-6 hours to complete, though there is plenty of replayability due to New Game Plus.”
- “The game has a New Game+ mode, meaning there is replayability beyond just starting over.”
- “Lack of cohesion and confusing storyline, spent too much time in load screens and menus, missing key elements for replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and excellent optimization, featuring good graphics and pacing that contribute to an overall positive experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and is very well optimized.”
- “Plenty of variety, good graphics and performance, moves quickly with good pacing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability, with some encountering frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, while others note a smoother experience with minimal issues.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress due to unexpected crashes.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization approach cleverly incorporates easter eggs and references that critique the gaming industry's reliance on microtransactions, enhancing the overall enjoyment and experience for players.
- “The amount of easter eggs, references, and memes, as well as the shade thrown at the gaming industry (I'm looking at you, microtransactions), added to the overall fun of this game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users describing it as a captivating and intense experience that evokes strong emotions, likening it to a "psychotic atmospheric event."
- “10/10 would experience this psychotic atmosphere again.”
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its eerie embrace.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension that keeps you on edge.”