Rainbow Billy: The Curse of Leviathan

  • October 5, 2021
81%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of Leviathan Game Cover
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a near perfect game and a great introduction as someone's first RPG. It may be a little long winded at times, but overall Rainbow Billy is a must own.

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with RPG elements. It is a family-friendly and openly accessible adventure in which you must save whimsical creatures by bringing back color to the world you once knew! Rainbow Billy tells a universal coming of age story about dealing with changes in the world and accepting ourselves and t…

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Wonderful story grounded in reality despite the cartoony appearance.
  • Charming and memorable character designs with accessible gameplay for many audiences.
  • Fun exploration in an appealing world with a novel and challenging combat system.
  • Platforming can be imprecise and some spotty jumping issues exist.
  • Repetitive and lengthy conversations can detract from the experience.
  • Occasional poor performance and graphical issues that force a restart.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay of Rainbow Billy is characterized by its accessibility and wholesome messages, appealing to a wide audience with charming character designs and simple mechanics. However, some players noted issues with repetitive conversations, linear progression, and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the game offers a joyful and intelligent adventure, blending engaging mechanics with meaningful themes.

    • “Rainbow Billy brings a fresh, joyous adventure to consoles with intelligent and clever gameplay.”
    • “Its surprisingly intricate confrontation mechanic coupled with the underlying messages about complex social issues ensure that this is a game for all ages, not just kids.”
    • “Great art style, good messages, simple mechanics, great pacing.”
    • “Repetitive and lengthy conversations, linear gameplay, graphical issues that force a restart.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their lovely visuals, great art style, and well-designed locations, contributing to an appealing world for exploration. However, some users have reported graphical issues that can disrupt gameplay, necessitating restarts. Despite these concerns, the visuals are generally considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Still, lovely visuals, well-designed locations, fun battles; the ingredients of a good game are all present and correct here.”
    • “Fun exploration in an appealing world, the combat is novel and challenging, great visuals.”
    • “Great art style, good messages, simple mechanics, great pacing.”
    • “The graphics are plagued by numerous issues that often force me to restart the game.”
    • “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
    • “There are frequent graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is praised for its engaging and realistic narrative, which contrasts with the game's cartoony visuals. Players appreciate the rich world filled with diverse creatures, thoughts, and islands to explore, alongside a fun and unique "confrontation" system that enhances the storytelling experience.

    • “A wonderful story grounded in reality despite the cartoony appearance, with tons to find in the world between creatures, thoughts, and new islands.”
    • “The 'confrontation' system is fun and unique, adding depth to the narrative experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is highlighted by its accessible gameplay that appeals to a wide audience, complemented by a wholesome message that resonates with players. The charming and memorable character designs further enhance the overall experience, making the characters relatable and engaging.

    • “The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters.”
    • “Each character has a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
    • “The game excels in creating memorable characters whose journeys resonate with players long after the game is over.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its accessible gameplay that appeals to a wide audience, a wholesome message that resonates with players, and charming, memorable character designs that enhance the overall emotional experience.

    • “The game delivers an emotional experience that resonates deeply with players, making them feel connected to the story and characters.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the heartfelt moments in the game; it beautifully captures the essence of human emotions.”
    • “The character development is so rich and relatable that I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for inconsistent performance, with players noting that it can be both poor at times and overly repetitive in tone, while the in-battle minigames are considered lackluster.

    • “...but occasionally poor performance.”
    • “Relentlessly exhausting in tone.”
    • “In-battle minigames are lackluster.”
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81% average critic score

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