Rainyday
- October 6, 2017
- Kerkko Rasilainen
Get on Steam"Rainyday is a single-player adventure game with a dark, linear story focused on human trafficking in New Orleans. As detective John Rainy, you'll solve challenging puzzles in a gritty setting where superstition and evil abound. The game features four episodes, each offering a distinct case within its rainy world."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nice story and a chilling atmosphere, reminiscent of classic detective tales.
- It's a fun little indie game with simple mechanics that can be enjoyable for fans of puzzle/adventure genres.
- The developer shows potential, and the game is priced reasonably, making it a good pick for those looking for a short, engaging experience.
- The graphics are crude and reminiscent of low-quality retro games, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking challenging puzzles and depth, making players feel more like spectators than detectives.
- The writing and character development are weak, with awkward dialogue and minimal engagement, leaving players wanting more substance.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 90s adventure games, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and lacking depth. Many feel that the storytelling suffers from clumsy presentation and an over-reliance on text, which detracts from player engagement. Overall, while there are elements of promise in the story, its execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a somewhat mediocre experience.
“I was not expecting anything special, so I was pleasantly surprised how the storyline and melancholic music kept me playing the game.”
“But the best thing about this game is the very well-told story.”
“The game really succeeds in delivering the player something many games these days do not: an interesting interactive story.”
“Also, the graphics are pretty ugly and the story really isn't worth it.”
“Unfortunately, the story is clumsy and way too much is crammed into random text without any build, which doesn't engage the player.”
“Ultimately, an interesting idea and attempt at atmosphere (and priced right at approximately $1), but not well executed or a story that I care to know more about.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its immersive qualities, featuring well-executed sound effects like rain and a noir aesthetic reminiscent of classic detective stories. While some players appreciate the chilling ambiance and engaging dialogue, others feel that certain elements detract from the overall experience, such as premature revelations that undermine the mystery. Overall, the atmosphere is a highlight for fans of puzzle/adventure games, particularly those with a nostalgic flair.
“My favorite thing about the game is the atmosphere - the rain sound effects and the rain falling around the play window were well done.”
“Chilling atmosphere with great music and graphics.”
“As the player steps into the shoes of our main character, the game immediately surrounds him with a purposeful atmosphere familiar from old detective stories.”
“The 'noir' atmosphere established in the first thirty seconds is immediately ruined by 'mysteries' that are revealed right away.”
“The dark and gritty atmosphere fails to immerse the player in the intended experience.”
“While the game attempts to create a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 90's puzzle/adventure games, it ultimately falls short.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as crude, minimalist, and reminiscent of low-quality retro pixel art. While some appreciate the atmosphere and music, the overall visual presentation is considered a significant drawback that detracts from the storytelling experience.
“Short puzzle adventure, with minimalist graphics.”
“For a 2D game, the graphics are fine.”
“Chilling atmosphere with great music and graphics.”
“Also, the graphics are pretty ugly and the story really isn't worth it.”
“The game features MS Paint-tier retro pixel graphics.”
“The graphics here are just so bad, there's no way for the story to shine through.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its melancholic tone and ability to enhance the storyline. Although currently featuring only one song, users express excitement and hope for more musical additions in future episodes, noting that the existing track contributes to a chilling atmosphere alongside the graphics.
“I was not expecting anything special, so I was pleasantly surprised how the storyline and melancholic music kept me playing the game.”
“The music really excited me, and I hope that more music can be added for the upcoming episodes.”
“I love the new song for the episode!”
“The music (only one song so far) really excited me and I hope that more music can be added for the upcoming episodes.”
“The music (only one song so far) really excited me and I hope that more music can be added for the upcoming episodes.”
“The music (only one song so far) really excited me and I hope that more music can be added for the upcoming episodes.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking challenging puzzles, primarily revolving around interacting with objects to progress the story. Additionally, there are noted issues with language clarity, suggesting a need for refinement in both mechanics and presentation.
“The gameplay consists of interacting with everything possible to discover the clues to advance the story.”
“The stories are really simple, but the main problem is the gameplay; it's way too easy.”
“There aren't really any puzzles to speak of - the gameplay consists of interacting with everything possible to discover the clues to advance the story.”
“The design and the gameplay are very simple.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment with the game's character development, citing a significant lack of depth and growth for the characters throughout the story.
“My biggest beef with the game is simply the lack of character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth.”
