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Ray's The Dead

Ray's The Dead is entirely unique, and features a visual style I will still be talking about in years to come. That doesn't mean that the game isn't deeply flawed.
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65%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, optimization
67% User Score Based on 60 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

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Ray's The Dead is a single player action adventure game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Ragtag Studio and was released on October 22, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ray's The Dead" is a cinematic adventure game where you play as Ray, a freshly resurrected zombie. Control a zombie army to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and uncover the truth behind Ray's death. With a unique blend of humor, horror, and 60's-inspired music, this game offers a thrilling and engaging narrative experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
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gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The hand-drawn visuals and 80s-inspired soundtrack are charming and well-executed, adding to the game's nostalgic appeal.
  • The gameplay features a mix of interesting mechanics reminiscent of titles like Overlord and Pikmin, providing a unique experience.
  • The story is surprisingly engaging with moral choices and a variety of levels that keep the gameplay fresh.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, including unresponsive controls, game-breaking glitches, and issues with cutscenes that hinder progression.
  • Many players find the controls clunky and frustrating, making simple actions feel like a chore.
  • Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to a disappointing experience for long-time fans.
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Ray's the Dead are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn visuals and vibrant, cartoonish art style, reminiscent of 80s and 90s pop culture. Reviewers highlight the game's colorful environments and fluid design, noting that the art and music contribute significantly to its overall appeal, despite criticisms of the gameplay and narrative. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, showcasing the dedication of the small development team.

    • “The art style is great and the music is outstanding.”
    • “I am a little over an hour in the game and can easily tell you it's a labor of love with a very small yet dedicated and passionate team. The game has beautiful artwork and a fantastic soundtrack, very fluid level design, and some interesting yet simple puzzles. The environments look very colorful, and even though it's somewhat linear, there is still some room to explore.”
    • “Very fun and charming, with a wonderful art style, cute moments, and silly humor.”
    • “Ray's the Dead is only admirable in its hand-drawn visuals and multitude of references to 80s through 90s pop culture; however, everything else about the game is rather tiring, from controls to narrative, all the way to its seemingly injected backer content, some of which is permanently locked in the Steam version.”
    • “I bought it because of the cute art style, but I wish I didn't.”
    • “If you enjoyed Stubbs the Zombie and Overlord, this is much like that with a mixture of Paper Mario style graphics.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its 80's inspired soundtrack, which many reviewers describe as "dope" and "outstanding." It complements the game's vibrant art style and enhances the overall experience, often stealing the show while keeping players engaged in the gameplay. The combination of catchy tunes and pop culture references adds to the game's charm, making it a standout feature.

    • “The music almost steals the show, but the gameplay just keeps you locked in.”
    • “The art style is great and the music is outstanding.”
    • “The music and art direction are spot on.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre and lacking satisfaction, often comparing it unfavorably to titles like "Stubbs the Zombie" and "Overlord." While the controls are generally clean, a significant bug has been reported that disrupts the experience. Overall, players express concerns about the gameplay feeling repetitive and chore-like, with hopes for more variety to enhance engagement.

    • “Gameplay is a mixture of Overlord and Stubbs the Zombie in a top-down view.”
    • “I hope there is gameplay variety to keep the game from getting stale.”
    • “This game was in development for about 10 years and the gameplay turned out mediocre, but the art style is great.”
    • “Does not deserve to be even related to the Stubbs the Zombie series; it is a chore to do anything, and everything feels like a chore with no satisfying gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay was pretty clean, with maybe one major bug where I lost control of my character after what seemed to happen when I resurrected a dead person just as a cutscene was taking place.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a surprisingly engaging story complemented by a charming art style and an 80's inspired soundtrack, filled with references. While the narrative is fun and the characters are interesting, the epilogue lacks clarity and context, leaving some players confused. Additionally, the inclusion of minigames enhances the storytelling experience as players navigate between past and present.

    • “Fun game with a surprisingly good story, sweet art style, great 80's inspired soundtrack, and plenty of references.”
    • “The story is fun, and the characters are interesting.”
    • “The game also throws minigames in between portions of the story as you go from the past to present, and I like that addition.”
    • “The epilogue makes no sense, with no initial backstory or instructions.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a delightful blend of humor, incorporating charming moments and silly elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic 80s references, which add an extra layer of fun, making the game both enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and playability.

    • “There is a mixture of humor within the game as well to keep it going, and there are several references to 80s stuff which was fun to find.”
    • “Very fun and charming, with a wonderful art style, cute moments, and silly humor.”
    • “It's funny and fun to play.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's performance is generally excellent, but it lacks ultra-wide (21:9) support and advanced optimization options. Some users have reported experiencing stuttering, although this may be addressed in future patches.

    • “Other than that, it was excellent performance-wise throughout the rest of the game.”
    • “There is no ultra-wide (21:9) support or any in-depth advanced options to tweak performance.”
    • “I seem to be suffering from a bit of stuttering for some reason; however, I noticed there was a small patch after I closed the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently highlight that "Ray's the Dead" is rich in atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that captivates players. The game's environment and design contribute significantly to its overall mood and tone.

    • “Ray's the Dead is oozing with atmosphere!”
    • “Ray's the Dead is oozing with atmosphere!”
    • “Ray's the Dead is oozing with atmosphere!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for the game's story to be multifaceted, combining rich emotional depth with humor, indicating that they seek a narrative that resonates on multiple levels.

    • “I hope the story is rich, emotional, and funny all at once.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience. Players report a lack of polish, indicating that the game feels poorly tuned.

    • “The game is buggy, controls frequently stop responding, nothing feels tuned.”
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Ray's The Dead is a action adventure game with horror and comedy themes.

Ray's The Dead is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Ray's The Dead was released on October 22, 2020.

Ray's The Dead was developed by Ragtag Studio.

Ray's The Dead has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ray's The Dead is a single player game.

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