Rapture Rejects

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In "Rapture Rejects," a Battle Royale game set in the Cyanide & Happiness universe, 50 players scavenge for resources and fight each other after being left behind by God. With a top-down isometric perspective, the game offers accessible gameplay and unique character customization. The ultimate goal is to impress God and secure a spot in Heaven by being the last person standing.

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 336 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game has a unique and humorous art style that fans of Cyanide & Happiness will appreciate.
When there are players, the gameplay can be fun and fast-paced, with short match times that allow for quick sessions.
Character customization offers a variety of options, making it enjoyable to create unique avatars.

The game is essentially dead, with empty servers and long wait times to find matches, making it unplayable for most users.
Developers have abandoned the game, leading to a lack of updates and support, which has frustrated many players.
The game is overpriced for the current state, with many players feeling it should be free-to-play or significantly cheaper.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
55%
11%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of fun and frustration, with many players enjoying the short, humorous matches and character customization, while also criticizing the lack of depth, poor balancing, and reliance on cosmetic microtransactions. The game is described as having standard battle royale mechanics, but some feel it falls short compared to other mobile titles in the genre. Overall, while the graphics and comedic elements are appreciated, there is a strong desire for improved gameplay features and stability.
- “Graphics are nice and gameplay is funny.”
- “A little pricey one might argue and I would tend to agree, but given how much fun you will have with it and how often you can put in 5-7 minutes for pure fun and silly gameplay – I will definitely say it is worth it.”
- “Each match is short and fun.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
- “Nothing special about it; there are mobile battle royale games that are better than it gameplay-wise.”
- “It's more or less the standard battle royale gameplay: open chests for loot, then kill other players for their loot. Its main distinction from the genre is in the isometric graphics and rotation system.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
23%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style reminiscent of "Cyanide & Happiness," which many find appealing and timeless. However, despite the good visuals, the game's lack of a player base and overall longevity detracts from its value, leading some to question whether it's worth the investment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun gameplay experience, but they are not enough to sustain interest in a dwindling player community.
- “It's a really good game with great art style, sad that it never took off.”
- “Graphics are nice and gameplay is funny.”
- “The good thing about cartoony graphics is that they will never grow old.”
- “Fortnite’s battle royale does have cartoony graphics, silly weapons and features but Fortnite has the same problem as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – the matches are too long.”
- “It's more or less the standard battle royale gameplay, open chests for loot then kill other players for their loot; its main distinction from the genre is in the isometric graphics and rotation system.”
- “What can I say about the graphics?”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on microtransactions, particularly for cosmetic items. While some argue that cosmetic microtransactions are acceptable, many players feel that the focus should be on improving gameplay and providing meaningful content rather than prioritizing profit through in-game purchases. Overall, the sentiment reflects disappointment in the game's direction and a desire for a more player-focused approach.
- “Now, I'm not supporting microtransactions, but it is just cosmetics.”
- “The tinybuild we love was about original games, not corporate greed and microtransactions.”
- “We don't want microtransactions; we want different maps, better gameplay, stable servers, differentiated weapons, and an actual progression system that isn't based on dumb skins.”
- “Overall this game was a quick cash grab before it was pulled from Steam.”
- “They completely stopped caring about our feedback and integrated an in-game cash shop and microtransactions.”
- “We don't want microtransactions, we want different maps, better gameplay, stable servers, differentiated weapons, an actual progression system that isn't based on dumb skins.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, with players enjoying its quirky and chaotic comedic style, often likening it to the humor found in Cyanide & Happiness comics. While the gameplay is described as funny and engaging, some users note that the humor can be stifled by server moderators, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, the game is generally seen as a humorous take on the battle royale genre.
- “This is a little battle royale, funny as well.”
- “All sorts of funny references to the Cyanide & Happiness comics.”
- “However, what sold it to me is just how crazy the sense of humor is.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game features a well-received theme song linked to its comic origins, though overall, the music is sparse. Despite the limited quantity, players appreciate the quality of the existing tracks, noting that they effectively complement the battle royale genre.
- “The theme music is pretty good.”
- “There is not a lot of music in this game, but it isn’t needed either.”
- “The music that is in the game is, however, really good and I do appreciate it quite a lot.”
- “The music fits the battle royale genre very well.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, noting that each match offers a unique and enjoyable experience. The competition for tickets to unlock whimsical cosmetics adds an engaging incentive to keep playing.
- “There is a lot of replayability because every match is different and fun while you keep on playing, competing to get those tickets which will grant you deliciously silly cosmetics.”
- “Replayability: there is a lot of replayability because every match is different and fun while you keep on playing, competing to get those tickets which will grant you deliciously silly cosmetics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The optimization of "Rapture Rejects" has been criticized for causing performance issues, particularly network lag, which detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers note that these optimization problems, alongside a high price and low player count, significantly hinder the game's potential.
- “While Rapture Rejects is a very solid battle royale, it is crippled by its price tag, low player count, optimization issues, and community.”
- “There are some infuriating moments due to performance, which I've only had issues with network lag.”