Rangi
- August 3, 2017
- Funsoft
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamRangi is a single-player shooter game with stunning visuals and phenomenal music, inspired by African tribal art, architecture, and music. Traverse through hidden temples, solve complex puzzles, and restore stolen rhythms while avoiding deadly traps and deceptions. Embrace the Musiki's guidance, learn from your mistakes, and move like the elements to find your way in this immersive and challenging experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Beautiful art style and engaging music create a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.
- Puzzles are well-designed, offering a balanced challenge without being overly frustrating.
- The game provides a gradual introduction to VR mechanics, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players.
- Graphics are basic and may not impress those looking for high-end visuals.
- Some gameplay mechanics can be janky, leading to frustration with moving objects and teleportation.
- The pacing can feel uneven, with sudden difficulty spikes that may catch players off guard.
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its unique blend of tribal African influences and rhythmic elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Each level features a distinct soundtrack that complements the breathtaking visuals and engaging puzzles, making it a standout aspect of the game. Players find the music both enjoyable and relaxing, contributing significantly to the immersive VR experience.
“Each level has a unique soundtrack that drives you to finish the level.”
“The music also deserves a mention - what they've got going on here goes great with the breathtaking vistas, enhancing the atmosphere in a cohesive way that seems to be really rare in this early stage of VR gaming.”
“Each level or so has a unique soundtrack that drives you to finish the level.”
“Music is very well done throughout the game, mixing a bit of tribal African culture with a nice rhythmic spin to it.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as beautiful and stylized, creating an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of a technological desert. Reviewers praise the coherence of the visuals, which enhance the overall experience, and highlight the smooth, crisp quality that aligns well with current-gen VR capabilities. The art direction is noted for its charm and simplicity, allowing players to focus on gameplay while still appreciating the engaging environments.
“Graphics are very basic, but are very beautiful as they truly give you the sense of being in some sort of technological desert, almost like old Egyptian technology.”
“Visually, the graphics on display here are smooth, stylized, and fantastic in every sense of the word.”
“It seems like whoever was in charge of the art direction paid attention to what works visually on current-gen VR headsets, and used every VR graphics-enhancing technique in the book.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“The art style feels outdated and doesn't take full advantage of current hardware capabilities.”
“I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures and bland environments that detract from the overall experience.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of engaging puzzle mechanics that evolve throughout the game, encouraging players to interact with the environment creatively. While the teleportation mechanic can be frustrating due to its delay, it is intentionally designed to enhance gameplay later on. The game's beautiful art style complements the puzzles, which are often compared to the visual experience of 'Journey' on PS4.
“There's also a number of different puzzle mechanics that get introduced during the game's progression.”
“Beautiful art style and neat puzzles that revolve around interacting with the environment by moving and rotating objects to solve puzzles based on color mechanics.”
“I picked this game up for the graphics (I'd heard this game compared to 'Journey' for the PS4 visually and environment-wise, and after playing it for myself, I'd solidly agree), but the puzzles I've encountered so far have been surprisingly engaging, regularly introducing new mechanics and becoming increasingly challenging.”
“In terms of a VR game, the mechanics aren't utilized effectively.”
“It can feel annoying to teleport with a delay; you have to focus on a node for a short while to travel to it, but it's actually a very intentional game mechanic that comes into play later.”
“There are a number of different puzzle mechanics introduced during the game's progression.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a soothing and hypnotic blend of vibrant visuals and enchanting music, creating a cohesive and immersive experience. The grand scale of the environment, despite its flat-shaded design, enhances the overall ambiance, making it a standout feature in the early stages of VR gaming.
“The environment has a grand scale; it's pretty fantastic, with lots of atmosphere even though it's fairly flat-shaded.”
“The music also deserves a mention - what they've got going on here goes great with the breathtaking vistas, enhancing the atmosphere in a cohesive way that seems to be really rare in this early stage of VR gaming.”
“The music, atmosphere, and visuals are all underwhelming.”
“Although the puzzles themselves are not the most challenging, the combination of vibrant African set pieces with enchanting African rhythms provides a soothing, hypnotic atmosphere that makes the overall experience a delight.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a minimal storyline where players assume the role of a god controlling blocks with a magical staff. The narrative is brief, lasting about 2.5 hours, but is complemented by well-balanced puzzles, making it a satisfactory experience for its price point.
“The very balanced puzzles help you breeze through the short story, which is about 2 and a half hours worth of content. This is more than enough for a 10 dollar game.”
“Well, this game does not have any sort of storyline except that you are some sort of god that is able to control blocks with his 'magical staff.'”
“The very balanced puzzles help you breeze through the short story as it's about 2 and a half hours worth of content, which is more than enough for a 10 dollar game.”
“Storyline is plagued with bugs.”
