Rain on Your Parade Prologue

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"Rain on Your Parade Prologue" is a comedic game where you play as a mischievous cloud, causing chaos and ruining events by turning sunny days into rainy ones. Unlock new abilities like thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and explosive rain as you travel across the world, wreaking havoc on weddings, cities, supermarkets, and more. The full game is available on Steam, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 418 reviews

humor90 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a humorous vibe, making it enjoyable and engaging.
Each level is unique and creatively designed, with a variety of objectives and pop culture references that keep the gameplay fresh.
It's a relaxing and casual game that allows players to unwind while causing chaos as a mischievous cloud.

Some levels can be overly simplistic or lack challenge, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
The game may not appeal to everyone due to its lighthearted nature and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
There are occasional issues with controls and gameplay polish, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity, charm, and ability to evoke laughter through clever writing, memes, and nostalgic references. Players appreciate the lighthearted, whimsical tone and the variety of funny gameplay elements, though some find certain jokes may not resonate with younger audiences. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of engaging humor and entertaining mechanics, making it a must-play for fans of comedic gaming.
- “Filled with hilarious memes, secrets, easter eggs, and flashbacks to 90's video games, 'Rain on Your Parade' is extremely entertaining and well worth picking up.”
- “I honestly haven't laughed this much in a long time playing a game, and the writing and humor is top tier.”
- “Extremely chill, hilarious, wholesome little game that's constantly introducing new ideas with none of them outstaying their welcome and just a great sense of humor throughout.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and unique art style, reminiscent of hand-drawn animations and playful aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant, cartoonish visuals that complement the whimsical gameplay, although some note inconsistencies in the art style. Overall, the charming graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually delightful 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.”
- “The graphics were cute.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The game's story is described as a charming and whimsical bedtime tale centered around a cloud, featuring cute graphics and humorous elements. While some players find the narrative to be simplistic and not the main focus, others appreciate its creativity and the unique experiences offered in various levels. Overall, the story provides a light-hearted backdrop for casual gameplay, though its brevity and occasional lack of depth may leave some players wanting more.
- “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 conceit is a grandfather telling their grandchild a bedtime story about a cloud.”
- “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 as 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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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8%
The gameplay is praised for its creativity and variety, with unique levels and mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the humorous and whimsical elements, as well as the gradual introduction of new gameplay features, although some feel that the core mechanics can become repetitive after a few levels. Overall, the game is considered fun and suitable for a wide audience, despite some critiques regarding depth and certain mechanics.
- “You'd think the levels and mechanics would get old, but the devs went above and beyond to make every level unique and creative.”
- “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.”
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, combining cute and wholesome graphics with a touching plot and music that resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers highlight the balance of humor and heartwarming moments, creating a genuinely fun and casual experience that evokes strong feelings, including laughter and tears. Overall, it is described as a delightful and creative journey that leaves a lasting emotional impact.
- “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
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and memorable, while others describe it as generic and forgettable. Many appreciate its charm and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, noting its humorous and relaxing qualities, though some feel that the dialogue may overshadow the music's impact. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's aesthetic and vibe, even if it doesn't leave a lasting impression for everyone.
- “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, you control a cute cloud, there are many game references that make 'Rain on Your Parade' nostalgic.”
- “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 whoever is playing does not care about. The argument that might be made that 'kids are meant to follow the story' is problematic, as there is a fair bit of humor that will be lost on kids at that age, making it seem nonsensical at times.”
- “The music was okay.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The game offers significant replayability, primarily through its New Game+ mode, allowing players to experience the campaign multiple times with added benefits. With a main campaign lasting 4-6 hours, many users find the game to be worth the investment due to its 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.”
- “This game is worth every penny and has lots of replay value.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and excellent optimization, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and is very well optimized.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact its stability and overall user experience.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that caused frequent crashes.”
- “The constant glitches make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's clever use of easter eggs and references that humorously critique the gaming industry's reliance on microtransactions, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “The amount of easter eggs, references, memes, as well as shade thrown to the gaming industry (I'm looking at you, microtransactions), added to the experience of how fun this game truly is.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users describing it as a uniquely intense and psychotic experience that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's immersive quality, earning a perfect score from players.
- “10/10 would be a psychotic atmospheric event again”