Rapture: The Beginning

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Rapture: The Beginning is a single player platformer game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Tilted Pole and was released on January 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rapture - The Beginning is an atmospheric adventure puzzle game in which you play as a famous archeologist and explorer who is venturing through an ancient temple in the desert, using his skills to overcome the traps, enemies and obstacles.

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A fun and relaxing game that is easy to pick up and play.
Great graphics and atmosphere, especially for a free game.
Creative puzzles and engaging gameplay, with potential for future improvements.

Clunky controls and a lack of clear instructions can lead to confusion.
The game is short and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more.
Numerous bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their captivating atmosphere and vibrant color transitions, effectively immersing players in a cozy environment. While some users noted minor bugs and physics issues, the overall visual experience is considered appealing, even if it demands high system resources despite its simplicity.
- “The graphics and atmosphere actually did draw me in by the end of it.”
- “I have played this game and the first thing that is most eye-catching is the atmosphere and the graphics - eye candy transitions of the colors combined with the cozy feeling when hearing the fire crackling and the wind howling in the background.”
- “Nice graphics, it has a few bugs and physics issues.”
- “100% GPU and CPU usage on an RTX 3090 and i9 10850K, and to be honest, that made me laugh quite a lot, considering the simplicity of the graphics.”
story
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting the absence of a clear plot or backstory. While the game creates a mysterious ambiance, many feel that it could benefit from a more developed narrative to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the short duration and vague storyline leave players wanting more context and engagement.
- “The game is short and sweet (took less than 2 hours including troubleshooting time) with no plot to speak of, but it manages to establish a compelling and mysterious ambiance with minimal graphical elements, and the mechanics are fun if a little repetitive.”
- “I know it's a short game, but it could use some sort of story; we're not given any reason as to why this man is here.”
- “The game story should be deeper, and there should be at least a remote backstory.”
- “The game is short and sweet (took less than 2 hours including troubleshooting time) with no plot to speak of.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits several glitches, though none are game-breaking, and some are even amusing. While users note that the experience can be somewhat unclear and includes troubleshooting time, the overall stability does not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the short gameplay.
- “Pretty buggy; it could be clearer what you needed to do.”
- “I found this game has many glitches.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is notably absent, with players only experiencing footsteps and sound effects, which detracts from the overall atmosphere. Many reviewers suggest that incorporating background music could significantly enhance the experience, as the current sound design feels incomplete.
- “No music, only the footsteps and other sound effects.”
- “There are some obvious flaws - animations aren't super crisp while grabbing ropes, a lack of music, no real story, and a couple glaring moments of clipping.”
- “To the devs: keep working on it, killer background music would definitely help!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating graphics and immersive sound design, featuring vibrant color transitions and cozy audio elements like crackling fire and howling wind, which effectively draw players into the experience.
- “The graphics and atmosphere actually drew me in by the end of it.”
- “The first thing that is most eye-catching is the atmosphere and the graphics - eye candy transitions of colors combined with the cozy feeling of hearing the fire crackling and the wind howling in the background.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally solid and enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics that create a compelling atmosphere, though it can feel repetitive and lacks depth due to limited versatility in weapons or tools. The game is short, taking under two hours to complete, and while it has minimal plot, it effectively engages players with its ambiance.
- “The gameplay is solid, and I think it can be even better with more versatility in weapons or tools.”
- “The game is short and sweet (took less than 2 hours including troubleshooting time) with no plot to speak of, but it manages to establish a compelling and mysterious ambiance with minimal graphical elements, and the mechanics are fun, albeit a little repetitive.”
- “The gameplay is solid, but it can be improved. Players should have more versatility with weapons or tools.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between exciting moments.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing glitches that, while not game-breaking, add a lighthearted touch to the experience. Players find the contrast between high-end hardware usage and the game's simple graphics to be particularly funny, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.
- “There are some glitches, but none of them are game-breaking; some are even funny.”
- “100% GPU and CPU usage on an RTX 3090 and i9 10850K made me laugh quite a lot, considering the simplicity of the graphics.”

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Rapture: The Beginning is a platformer game with fantasy and mystery themes.

Rapture: The Beginning is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Rapture: The Beginning.

Rapture: The Beginning was released on January 21, 2022.

Rapture: The Beginning was developed by Tilted Pole.

Rapture: The Beginning has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Rapture: The Beginning is a single player game.

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