Ratten Reich

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In "Ratten Reich," players engage in warfare in a fictional world of rats, mice, cockroaches, and lizards, utilizing advanced steam and diesel engines as weapons. The game features three continents with distinct, challenging terrains, including swamps, military bases, and desert dunes. Fighting is relentless as societies pursue their national interests, leading to an era of brutal technological warfare.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 468 reviews

story32 positive mentions

stability28 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and interesting lore, which many players find appealing.
The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, creating an immersive experience.
There is potential for the game to improve significantly with future updates and community feedback.

The game is currently very buggy, with frequent crashes and issues with AI pathfinding and unit control.
There is a lack of content, with only a few missions available, leading to a short gameplay experience.
The cover system is ineffective, and units often do not respond properly to commands, making strategic gameplay frustrating.

story
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
83%
3%
The game's story is noted for its rich lore and potential, but currently suffers from a lack of content, with only four missions available, including a tutorial. Players appreciate the immersive visuals and sound design, as well as the storytelling elements, but many express disappointment over the limited campaign length and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, while the foundation for an engaging narrative exists, the early access state leaves much to be desired in terms of depth and polish.
- “The storytelling elements of the campaign are quite nicely visualized; they're polished out and I can see how it would appeal to someone who would purchase the game for this.”
- “The visuals and sound design create an immersive experience, and the story and voice acting are well done, adding to the overall appeal.”
- “It takes a lot of the great story elements and mission formats of the original Men of War and puts them into a crazy cool universe.”
- “I tried so hard to justify liking it but after finishing the last of the anemic, short campaign missions (there are only three of them, and each can be completed in 20-30ish minutes, alongside a 10-15 minute tutorial) and realizing there was nothing left (this game doesn't even have a skirmish or a sandbox mode, I mean, what kind of RTS/RTT game releases without its most important function???) I was a really sad lady and could find very little good to say about this game.”
- “The 'campaign' doesn't provide any kind of storyline, it's simply do this and that.”
- “If the narrative of the tutorial is anything to go off of then the story writing capability of this team is nonexistent.”
gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
70%
3%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique concept and potential but criticizing its current execution. Common complaints include a lack of essential mechanics, limited gameplay options, and numerous bugs, leading to a feeling of unfinishedness. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and the graphics appealing, others suggest waiting for further development before investing, as the game currently offers limited content and can be frustrating to play.
- “The strategic depth and unique spin on the RTS genre are promising, with a solid foundation in both gameplay and graphics.”
- “Been waiting 3 years for the game and while there still is a chunk of bugs and such, I'm excited to see the game improve in the near future; graphics are great and gameplay is fun too!”
- “I enjoyed the little gameplay we got and I'm looking forward to more improvements and the potential this has.”
- “The controls aren't there, the mechanics aren't there, the unit use isn't there.”
- “But add to that the very limited gameplay options, and apparently only 4 missions available, and this is a terrible first impression even for an early access.”
- “The gameplay can't even save it because all of the factions play identically.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
31%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, atmospheric quality, and attention to detail, contributing to an immersive experience. While many players appreciate the art style and visuals, some have noted issues such as minor bugs and performance hiccups, particularly with frame rates during large battles. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, with potential for further improvement as development continues.
- “The visuals are so atmospheric and beautiful it makes me want to just watch as battles unfold rather than micro-manage units.”
- “The graphics and music are particularly pleasing, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The game has some amazing graphics, some top-of-the-line sound design, and a really interesting idea behind an already over-used genre of games.”
- “Game crashes with graphic unreal errors. The errors blame that the drivers may not be up to date and other things, but I checked and I meet all requirements to play and everything is updated, but here we are.”
- “Handling is very irresponsive, graphics are outdated, overall commands are not clear.”
- “I think the game has some decent graphics and some decent concepts.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and buggy AI, making it feel more like a demo than a polished product. While some players found it functional and enjoyable despite these issues, many expressed frustration over the game's numerous bugs and pathing problems. Overall, it is described as a "beautiful mess" with potential, but currently too unstable for a fully enjoyable experience.
- “The game runs great and the maps that are available now have a lot of attention to detail.”
- “Art styles and visuals are fantastic and it runs great on my PC.”
- “The game runs great and the maps that are available now have a lot of attention to detail.”
- “At the moment of writing this, the game is very bare bones and has tons of glitches.”
- “Currently, the game is very buggy and crashes halfway through missions.”
- “It's a buggy, broken, beautiful mess of a game currently.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while it effectively sets an atmospheric tone, many players criticize it for being limited to a repetitive 15-20 second loop throughout the game. Some users noted that the music is overshadowed by sound effects and weapon noises, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the graphics and sound design contribute positively to the immersive quality of the game.
- “As for the pros, the music sets a great atmosphere, the graphics and color scheme are well-done, and the sound effects, while needing some polish, are solid.”
- “The graphics and music are particularly pleasing, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “But the feeling, mechanics, and music are very well designed.”
- “Visually it's 7/10, didn't get much opportunity to hear the music over the air-gun sounding weapons and screeching of my units.”
- “Rifle sounds seem decent, but it's the music and unit voices which suffer.”
- “The music, if you want to call it that, is only a single track for the entire game that seems to be an audio loop of roughly 15-20 seconds long.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game shows promise with solid concepts and fantastic graphics, running smoothly in its current state. However, it requires significant optimization and tightening of technical aspects, as it feels more like a demo with limited content. If these issues are addressed, it has the potential to attract a larger audience.
- “This game was looking promising on the demo, because of the good performance.”
- “The pros: graphics are fantastic and the game runs smoothly.”
- “While the game runs smoothly and has a great concept, it’s more like a demo right now with only a few maps to play.”
- “Needs a lot of tightening up and optimization, but it's a solid concept. It has the potential to easily capture an audience if they can just get the technical aspects right.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, primarily due to poor path-finding mechanics that require constant micro-management of troops. Additionally, the limited range of mortars adds to the chore-like experience, making strategic decisions feel cumbersome. Overall, the grinding experience is characterized by repetitive and unenjoyable tasks.
- “This is a tedious chore.”
- “The path-finding is laughable and requires constant micromanagement to get troops unstuck on their way to their destination, which is tedious and frustrating.”
- “The limited range and reach of the mortars hinders them enough that on some occasions, it's a chore or tedious issue to decide to use them.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's replayability is currently low due to the limited selection of only three maps and a small number of missions, compounded by the absence of a skirmish mode. This restricts players' options for varied gameplay experiences.
- “There are only 3 maps available currently, which makes for low replayability.”
- “Additionally, the game currently only offers a limited number of missions, with no skirmish mode, making replay value low at this stage.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and effective music, which create an immersive experience that encourages players to enjoy the unfolding battles rather than focus on micromanagement. While the graphics and color scheme are well-executed, the sound effects could benefit from some refinement.
- “The visuals are so atmospheric and beautiful it makes me want to just watch as battles unfold rather than micromanage units.”
- “The music sets a great atmosphere, the graphics and color scheme are well-done, and the sound effects, while needing some polish, are solid.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as "super funny" and worth the investment, even at a modest price. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “This game is super funny to play.”
- “This game is super funny to play.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express that monetization through DLCs is acceptable as long as the content aligns with the game's vision, offers genuine value, and respects both early investors and current players, rather than appearing as a cash grab.
- “Once this game is in a much more complete state, the introduction of DLCs is fine as long as the content is in line with the game's vision, worthwhile, and respects the early investors as well as the current owners, not a cash grab.”