Raywin

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Raywin is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Flatline and was released on July 29, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"Raywin" is a 2D RPG with 90's style and aesthetics, reminiscent of classic Final Fantasy games. The story follows Raywin, the prophesied hero, and his companion Helena, as they fight in the war of Salemsun to save the kingdom. With a turn-based battle system and 16-bit graphics, players will experience nostalgia and simple yet engaging gameplay.

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22%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game is very short, making it easy to complete and achieve all achievements quickly.
Some players found the game to be a source of unexpected joy and motivation during tough times.
The developer is responsive and helpful when players encounter bugs.

The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and poor design choices, making it feel unfinished.
Controls are confusing and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The story is bland and lacks depth, with numerous spelling and grammatical errors throughout.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
88%
7%
The game's story is generally criticized for its lack of creativity and depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a series of disjointed events rather than a cohesive narrative. Players find the quests nonsensical and poorly structured, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, while the character names and dialogue are described as uninspired. Overall, the story is seen as simplistic and unengaging, failing to provide meaningful plot hooks or a satisfying conclusion.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This has a story, menu system, you can level up and learn new abilities, every NPC is actually involved in some way as well.”
- “The story focuses around the main protagonist Raywin who, because of prophecy, has to go off to fight in the War of Salemsun and save the kingdom.”
- “The game's story doesn't feel like one.”
- “The quests don't make any sense, the ending leaves you on a totally uninteresting cliffhanger for 'Raywin 2', which surprise surprise, isn't on Steam and probably never will be.”
- “You are basically just a character walking through a boring and badly written story.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that frequently cause crashes and disrupt gameplay. Players report wall and noclip glitches, problematic controls, and a lack of proper testing, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from any potential enjoyment. Overall, the game's stability is described as a significant drawback, rendering it nearly unplayable.
- “And even that was somehow botched by bad grammar, constant use of the same textures/sprites, bland storyline with an even worse game map and last but not least glitches and bugs that will surely break your game or at the very least, crash to desktop.”
- “When I bought Raywin, I knew it wasn't going to be innovative, but what I didn't expect was the amount of bugs and glitches this game would include.”
- “The game is too buggy, too half-baked to have a value for any player.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have been criticized for their inconsistent art style, described as muddy and drab, with a retro and simplistic design that lacks appeal. Users also noted a clunky interface and numerous graphical errors, glitches, and spelling mistakes, contributing to an overall negative impression of the visual presentation.
- “The graphics generally are muddy, drab, and not fun to look at.”
- “The interface is clunky, the graphics retro and simplistic.”
- “Many blatant spelling errors, problematic controls, graphical errors, and so many glitches.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though some players find it inappropriate for certain sequences. While it provides a relaxing backdrop, it is noted that the overall sound design is lacking, with some reviews mentioning the absence of music and sound in specific areas. Overall, the music is described as normal but not particularly memorable or fitting for the game's context.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music is okay but inappropriate for some sequences.”
- “I don't want to waste an hour typing out where this game fails, so I'll just make a short list: you can walk on walls, there are random assets scattered around maps, you don't have to use any skills or items to finish the entire game, the game is 99% linear (if not 100%), there is no music, there is no sound, there are typos everywhere and other bugs.”
- “Graphics, music, and sound are quite normal.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being short, lasting less than an hour, and lacking substance, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. Additionally, it ends on a cliffhanger, seemingly to promote a sequel, without introducing any new mechanics.
- “The game is short (the actual gameplay is less than an hour), empty, and ends with a cliffhanger just to get the sequel to continue.”
- “I would understand if the game was introducing a new mechanic, but it's not.”
- “The game is short (the actual gameplay is less than an hour), empty, and ends with a cliffhanger just to get the sequel to continue.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its "hilariously bad" writing and combat mechanics, which some players find amusing despite their flaws. The lack of effectiveness in special attacks adds to the comedic experience, making the overall gameplay unintentionally entertaining.
- “At least the writing is hilariously bad.”
- “The combat system is hilariously bad and special attacks don't inflict any more damage than the bog standard one.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game for its heartwarming characters and an impactful cliffhanger that leaves a lasting emotional impression. The narrative effectively engages players, making them feel deeply connected to the story and its characters.
- “Fantastic game with heartwarming characters and the cliffhanger of the century, read on to learn more!”