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90%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 92 reviews

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Rauniot is a single player puzzle game with horror, post-apocalyptic and violence themes. It was developed by Act Normal Games and was released on April 17, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

GAME Rauniot is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game full of intriguing puzzles with classical gameplay elements. Story takes place in beautiful and detailed scenary of Northern Finland. STORY In the year 1975 a massive natural disaster pushed the civilization over the edge. Riots, massive conflicts and wars occurred. Homo homini lupus. Main continents were drowned by …

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story24 positive mentions
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  • Rauniot offers a unique and immersive post-apocalyptic setting in northern Finland, with authentic Finnish voice acting and a bleak, atmospheric world that resonates with local culture and melancholy.
  • The game features well-crafted, logical puzzles that fit the environment, and multiple endings that provide some replayability for fans of point-and-click adventures.
  • Visually, it boasts detailed, hand-drawn isometric backgrounds and a distinctive art style complemented by excellent sound design and minimal yet effective music, creating a highly immersive experience.
  • The gameplay can be slowed down by tedious pixel-hunting and some puzzles that feel overly long, unintuitive or frustrating, which sometimes hampers the flow and enjoyment.
  • Rauniot suffers from a lack of gameplay quality-of-life features such as autosave, highlighting interactable objects, and an interactive tutorial, alongside occasional clunky UI and inventory management.
  • The story, while intriguing and mature, is relatively short and felt rushed or abrupt in parts, especially towards the ending, leaving some plot elements underdeveloped and some players unsatisfied.
  • story
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally praised for its dark, atmospheric, and engaging post-apocalyptic narrative with well-developed protagonist Aino and thought-provoking themes, though some find it short, occasionally slow, and with a rushed or convoluted ending. Its unique setting, mature tone, and strong voice acting elevate the experience, making it appealing even to those less fond of point-and-click games. However, while the plot is compelling, a few reviewers note underdeveloped characters and pacing issues that affect overall cohesion.

    • “The story got me hooked at the beginning and throughout the game.”
    • “While the game will not convert players into point-and-click fans, it provides a masterwork in storytelling and direction that is not to be missed and one of the best of 2024.”
    • “-Engaging narrative: Aino's journey is rich with introspective monologues and dark humor, offering a deep and thought-provoking storyline.”
    • “If it was, it doesn’t come across like it was expressed in any consistent way throughout the game up to that point; if it wasn’t, then it’s just a rough ending that tries to wrap up every single plot point in the span of about thirty seconds.”
    • “Introducing fixes to the mechanics will cause problems elsewhere; if you shaved down the length of the simple puzzles and made it easier to find the progression objects, then the game would be shortened to about ninety minutes, which would then make its underdeveloped plot stick out even more clearly.”
    • “I do like the art style and the puzzle design, but the story felt threadbare and rushed throughout, and fell apart at the end.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Rauniot are widely praised for their unique, atmospheric art style that vividly captures a bleak, post-apocalyptic northern Finland with a distinct Finnish melancholy. The game features detailed 2D and photorealistic visuals, rich environments, and well-crafted character designs that enhance immersion despite a mostly brown-grey palette. Overall, the visuals are considered stunning and integral to the game’s captivating and nostalgic mood.

    • “The visuals are gorgeous, painting a bleak but captivating post-apocalyptic landscape that really draws you in.”
    • “An absolutely wonderful puzzle-driven point 'n' click post-apocalyptic adventure in the veins of original Fallout with a graphic style of its own as well as truly unique settings with clear Finnish mood and atmosphere.”
    • “The rich, detailed, and monotone scenes are aesthetically pleasing but make it a nightmare to determine which elements are interactable.”
    • “The game features 2D graphics, and the artists have managed to capture the essence of a long-dead world, with dilapidated settings exposed to the elements, time, and scavenging.”
    • “(+) I didn't comment much on the visuals and illustrations, mostly because I think the game looked perfect for what you were going for, very nostalgic isometric feel to it, nice shading and texture in each location.”
  • atmosphere
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Rauniot" is widely praised for its hauntingly bleak, immersive post-apocalyptic atmosphere, enhanced by authentic Finnish dialogue, moody visuals, and a fitting soundtrack. Its unique cultural setting and artwork effectively convey desolation and hopelessness, creating a compelling and immersive world despite some gameplay frustrations. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a key strength, deeply engaging players in its dark, original environment.

    • “The pre-rendered backgrounds and Finnish dialogue add a lot to the post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “The setting, atmosphere, ambience are great - and pretty dark, which is logical, considering that the game takes place in post-apocalyptic Lapland (fortunately not in the winter).”
    • “Atmospheric world-building: the game masterfully creates a bleak, immersive environment that effectively conveys the desolation of a post-apocalyptic landscape.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a classic point-and-click adventure with logical but somewhat clunky and outdated mechanics, featuring puzzle-solving that can feel repetitive and occasionally frustrating. It offers a unique post-apocalyptic Finnish setting with well-animated cut scenes, multiple puzzle solutions, and full voice acting, appealing mainly to genre fans who appreciate nostalgic, vintage-style gameplay.

    • “Rauniot offers an intriguing gameplay experience and a unique aesthetic that sets it apart in the gaming landscape.”
    • “One fun mechanic that’s used rarely is that some puzzles may have more solutions. This adds the necessary spice to the gameplay.”
    • “[i]Classic[/i] classic gameplay, beautiful Laplandic wasteland, good puzzles and a rarity with the delightful Finnish voice-acting!”
    • “- outdated pixel-hunting mechanics.”
    • “- clunky inventory mechanics.”
    • “- repetitive gameplay elements: some players may find the core mechanics become monotonous over time, as tasks can feel repetitive without sufficient variation.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is notably atmospheric and memorable, blending melancholic melodies, evocative ambient sounds, and occasional black metal tracks to create a unique, immersive experience. The soundtrack’s minimalistic approach, often favoring environmental sounds like wind and crows over traditional music, effectively enhances the somber, post-apocalyptic mood and overall atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is beautifully melancholic and perfectly matches the game’s somber mood.”
    • “The amazing soundtrack and fantastic Finnish dubbing give it a unique atmosphere.”
    • “I liked the few black metal songs in cutscenes, but the ambient map music really evoked Fallout 1 to me.”
    • “The atmosphere is great, the lack of music made it oppressive even.”
    • “The soundtrack (or the lack of) was very creative, I found the game very immersive the entire way, the characters were interesting, the jokes were great, the nuances with interactions were cool, and I pretty much loved the whole thing.”
    • “The expository cutscene suggests some dose of pulp, then some cool factor with our protagonist rocking the road with metal music in her car, but then the game enters points where it starts to monologue the lore at you, or tries to stick to the darkest side of post-apocalyptic worlds, at points getting - in my opinion - unnecessarily edgy and grim.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a blend of dark, weird, and sarcastic elements that complement its introspective and gloomy narrative. Players appreciate the clever, occasionally hilarious moments—such as the memorable chair puzzle—that provide lighthearted relief while maintaining an immersive and atmospheric experience.

    • “Aino's journey is rich with introspective monologues and dark humor, offering a deep and thought-provoking storyline.”
    • “Good puzzles, nostalgic point-and-click feeling, and weird humor.”
    • “The game stays within a gloomy tone for the most part, but it also has some hilarious moments; I loved the scene with the chair and the slow printer.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game involves excessive backtracking and pixel hunting, leading to tedious and frustrating gameplay for some players. However, titles like Rauniot mitigate this with quality of life features that help reduce monotony and keep the experience engaging.

    • “Some tasks involve unreasonable amounts of backtracking, which can feel tedious and boring—especially when searching for new items without any clear guidance.”
    • “Just be aware you're in for some pixel hunting, tedious puzzles, back and forth fetching of items, and overall misery-porn.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers moderate replayability through its intriguing story and challenging puzzles, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes. While somewhat brief, it motivates multiple playthroughs by allowing varied approaches to certain moments.

    • “An interesting story with some replayability and challenging puzzles, but a bit short for full prize.”
    • “It has a little bit of replay value; I don't want to comment too much on that because I think it will be more fun to discover it for yourself. It's a good idea to keep a few load points because there are a few things that can be done differently.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization incorporates dialogue that adds cultural authenticity, resembling a Aki Kaurismäki film and reflecting the northern Finland accent, enhancing the game's atmosphere rather than feeling intrusive.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and slow performance, making it frustrating to play.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is visually captivating and seamlessly aligned with the environment, creating an immersive and engaging narrative experience.

    • “The character development and its alignment with the environment are visually captivating and narrated in an incredibly immersive manner.”
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Rauniot is a puzzle game with horror, post-apocalyptic and violence themes.

Rauniot is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Rauniot was released on April 17, 2024.

Rauniot was developed by Act Normal Games.

Rauniot has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Rauniot for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Rauniot is a single player game.

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