Rainy Day
- September 20, 2024
- Tree's Game
Get on SteamA piece of paper lives in a small town where it rains all year round. Every day when it comes home from work, it uses an umbrella to resist splashing water from all over. It really hates the rain. -Experience rainy days in a world of hand drawn style -Super cute character -Experience the protagonist's changing attitude towards rainy days TO FACE THE RAIN! The duration of the game is…
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Reviews
- The game is cute, relaxing, and has a charming art style that stands out from typical pixel art or 3D games.
- It offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players must navigate rain and splashes while protecting a paper character, providing a cozy experience.
- As a free game, it delivers a wholesome and enjoyable short experience, with potential for future updates and additional content.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 15 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
- Gameplay can feel simplistic and lacks depth, with some reviewers noting that it doesn't fully engage or immerse them.
- The rain mechanics can be frustrating, as players find it challenging to gauge when to use the umbrella effectively.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and straightforward, allowing players to move, interact, and use an umbrella, but it lacks variety and depth, leading to a repetitive experience. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, improvements are needed, particularly with the rain mechanics, to enhance overall engagement.
“For gameplay, you can move, interact, and use your umbrella.”
“Mechanics are easy to get the hang of.”
“From art to gameplay to story, all around, very simple.”
“I would get a full version of this game in the future if there was more variation in the gameplay.”
“There's no gameplay, you just walk right until you win.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is minimalistic, centering on an unnamed piece of paper navigating a rainy environment to return home from a bus stop. While there are a few characters to interact with, the overarching narrative revolves around the themes of fear and adaptation to constant rain, with players expressing a desire for more engaging side quests. Overall, the simplicity of the story is noted as a defining characteristic.
“You play as an unnamed piece of paper, on a mission to get home from the bus stop without turning to mush from the water.”
“From art to gameplay to story, all around, very simple.”
“While there are a few characters to interact with, the only story to this game is that it always rains, and some people fear it, while others have learned to adapt.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of wholesome and scary elements, creating a unique experience that resonates with players. Additionally, the developer's personal story shared in a video adds a touching layer that enhances the overall emotional impact.
“I loved it; I thought it was wholesome and scary at the same time.”
“I saw the Bilibili video of the developer (Tree); it is very touching.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, often compared to the ambiance of a rainy day, which complements the simple yet fitting graphics. Overall, it enhances the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
“The concept is good, and I like it; the music is also calming, like a rainy day.”
“The game has simple but appropriate graphics and soothing music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a hand-drawn, cartoony art style that is both simple and fitting for the overall aesthetic, complemented by soothing music.
“The game has simple but appropriate graphics and soothing music.”
“I really like the hand-drawn cartoony art style.”
