Rainbow Reactor
- May 16, 2019
- Tunermaxx Media GmbH
Get on SteamRainbow Reactor is a rhythm-based puzzle game where players match colors to progress through levels. Using various tools and abilities, players must clear each stage by solving puzzles in sync with the beat. With vibrant visuals and catchy music, Rainbow Reactor offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of rhythm and puzzle games.
Reviews
- The throwing mechanics are highly praised for their accuracy and responsiveness, making the gameplay feel satisfying and engaging.
- The game features beautiful graphics and a vibrant environment, enhancing the overall experience and making it visually appealing.
- Rainbow Reactor offers a fun and addictive twist on the match-3 genre, incorporating color mixing and a competitive high-score element that keeps players engaged.
- Some players have reported issues with the throwing mechanics, including inconsistent performance and difficulty in aiming accurately, particularly with certain VR controllers.
- The game may feel light on content, with some players expressing a desire for more levels and variety in gameplay to keep it fresh.
- There are complaints about the lack of feedback when making mistakes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and clarity of the gameplay experience.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Rainbow Reactor centers around a well-implemented throwing mechanic that is both intuitive and satisfying, particularly in VR. While most players find the throwing mechanics accurate and enjoyable, some have noted minor inconsistencies, especially with certain controllers. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging experience, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing depth for seasoned players.
“The throwing mechanic is very well implemented and consistent, making it a very satisfactory experience.”
“In combination with the throwing mechanics, which work great on my OG Vive, Rainbow Reactor is a brilliant new game idea - challenging, action-packed, and only possible in VR.”
“The throwing mechanics and physics feel accurate.”
“The throwing mechanics seemed to fail at times too.”
“Since the core gameplay consists of throwing balls, this is an important issue for me and leaves something to be desired.”
“I was a bit worried that the throwing mechanics might not be accurate enough, but I was pleasantly surprised that the balls went where I threw them, and when I missed, I felt like it was my own fault.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, colorfulness, and impressive detail, especially considering the small development team behind it. Players appreciate the cool visuals and aesthetics, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience without causing discomfort. Overall, the game's graphics are described as tidy, engaging, and a significant highlight.
“Beautiful graphics and sound.”
“The graphics are colorful, the game is easy to understand, and pretty entertaining to play.”
“The graphics are good, and considering that the developer team is less than a handful of people, it is quite impressive what they achieved with limited resources.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the catchy 80s tunes that enhance the gameplay experience, making it feel rhythmically engaging. While some reviewers appreciate the fun and fitting soundtrack, others feel it lacks variety and punch, though it remains serviceable and does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“The nice 80s music, which is in sync with the spheres rolling to you from the left and right, almost makes it feel like a rhythm game.”
“Making combos of tasty looking color balls while grooving to nice music is great fun!”
“Physics are great and music, oh boy... as a long-term NRW fan, this really ticked the box for me.”
“The music and voice work is well made and serviceable, nothing special or distracting.”
“The audio side, especially music, could have more punch and variety, but this really doesn't make too much difference for the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as having more depth than it initially appears, with a playful and cartoonish atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While the gameplay may focus on simple mechanics, it contributes to a fun narrative that keeps players engaged.
“Don't let the very first mission fool you; it definitely has at least a bit more depth than just beer pong with colored orbs.”
“Actually, it adds to the whole cartoony story atmosphere, and I hope that never changes.”
“Don't let the very first mission fool you; it definitely has at least a bit more depth than just beer pong with colored orbs.”
“The tricky part isn’t so much hitting a target as it is throwing with not quite anatomically correct VR hands!”
“Actually, it adds to the whole cartoony story atmosphere, and I hope that never changes.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally smooth, with beautiful visuals that do not hinder performance. However, some users experienced average performance at lower settings, though recent updates have addressed many of these issues, improving responsiveness and stability.
“The shiny environment is beautiful - a bit over the top for such a simple game - but it doesn't hurt performance, which is really smooth.”
“Update: it seems like the new update has mostly fixed performance-based problems; my flicks register correctly now.”
“Performance could be sketchy; at 1.0 on the render, it looks very average, something you'll want to change.”
“The shiny environment is beautiful - a bit over the top for such a simple game - but it doesn't hurt performance, which is really smooth.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant, cartoony style that enhances the overall storytelling experience, with users expressing a desire for this aesthetic to remain unchanged.
“The vibrant colors and whimsical design truly enhance the cartoony story atmosphere, and I hope that never changes.”
“The immersive sound design and detailed environments create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The combination of music and visuals creates a unique atmosphere that perfectly complements the gameplay.”
