Rangok Skies
- March 15, 2021
- SamuraiGamesGD
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Reviews
- The game features bright and colorful graphics, creating an engaging arcade atmosphere with a high-energy soundtrack.
- Gameplay mechanics are straightforward and enjoyable, allowing players to utilize special attacks and bombs effectively to navigate chaotic bullet patterns.
- The game provides a sense of accomplishment with collectible items and power-ups, ensuring players feel rewarded during their runs.
- The screen can become overwhelmingly busy, making it difficult to distinguish between enemy bullets, collectibles, and other visual elements.
- There is a lack of difficulty options, which may frustrate average players as the game can become excessively challenging without an easy mode.
- The game is relatively short, with only five stages, leading to concerns about its overall value and replayability.
- music19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its arcade atmosphere and orchestral metal soundtrack, while others criticize the sound mixing and the use of outdated tracks. While many players appreciate the original soundtrack and the option to listen to all tracks in a music player, others find the audio levels problematic, leading to a distracting experience. Overall, the music is a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others.
“The game strives for an arcade atmosphere right away, with great music and vivid colors.”
“The soundtrack of the game is really amazing!”
“Rangok Skies often gets praise for its amazing music, and I can only agree.”
“No matter how much I tried to adjust the sound or music volume, something was always too loud and drowning out the other, making me feel like I'm listening to vague white noise half the time.”
“A lot of the sound/music is old free-to-use stuff you've heard since the 90s or licensed from Heaven variant.”
“I found myself turning down the volume immediately to listen to other music or videos in the background.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its challenging mechanics, drawing inspiration from classic bullet hell shooters while introducing unique elements like bullet cancelling and a focus shot for scoring. However, some players noted issues with color differentiation in bullets that can lead to confusion, and the tutorial could better explain key mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fast-paced and engaging experience, though it has room for improvement in clarity and tutorial guidance.
“This over-the-top presentation fits the over-the-top, 60 fps arcade gameplay: while it's basically Dodonpachi-inspired bullet hell (very well-made), it is faster, more savage and has a strong emphasis on bullet cancelling.”
“The game's main scoring mechanic pretty much revolves around the focus shot that allows your ship to cancel bullets into more medals.”
“You also want to delay some enemy kills, so the mechanic adds a lot of score potential.”
“Nothing is perfect, they say, and here are some flaws I found in the gameplay or at least some things that could have been done better.”
“This is a very important mechanic in a shoot 'em up: to not share the same colors between the bullets, because it can cause confusion to the player, especially in the beginning.”
“The game's skippable tutorial at the start explains the above but omits the following very important mechanic.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a cute and colorful aesthetic, evoking a strong sense of retro vibes. Reviewers praise the visuals for their appeal and fluidity, highlighting the bright and impactful design.
“The aesthetic of the game is very appealing to look at and the fluidity is on point.”
“The graphics are bright, colorful, and impactful.”
“The game has a very cute appearance overall, with colorful graphics and a lot of retro vibes!”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally considered unimportant, with some players noting a brief introductory explanation that sets the stage. While it may be perceived as simplistic or inspirational, those who engage with it often find a deeper narrative that contrasts with initial impressions.
“This game is somewhat misunderstood and will unfortunately have some haters behind it due to it being very inspirational and friendly; however, once you play it, it seems to tell a different story.”
“Because story is rarely important in these games, you won't have to worry about it.”
“The game starts with a small intro explaining the story behind the game.”
“This game is somewhat misunderstood and will unfortunately have some haters behind it due to it being very inspirational friendly; however, once you play it, it seems to tell a different story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its brevity with only five stages, Rangok Skies offers high replay value, encouraging players to revisit the game for a fresh experience.
“While Rangok Skies is a bit short (only 5 stages), it has a high replay value.”
“High replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game successfully creates an engaging arcade atmosphere through its vibrant colors and energetic music, immersing players from the outset.
“The game strives for an arcade atmosphere right away, with great music and vivid colors.”
