Reality Rash

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Reality Rash is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by Give your jumps and was released on June 19, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Reality Rash is a 3D beat 'em up inspired by classics such as Jackie Chan Stuntmaster, Streets of Rage, and TMNT... Action takes place in 4 different worlds each one with unique enemies! Play solo or in 2 player co-op, It’s a nostalgic and modern beat 'em up!

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story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Reality Rash offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups, with engaging gameplay and a captivating story set across four distinct worlds.
The combat system is strategic and rewarding, featuring fun combos, a parry and block system, and local cooperative mode for added enjoyment.
The game showcases impressive graphics and a vibrant art style, along with a charming original soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.

The game suffers from technical issues such as micro-stuttering and inconsistent controls, particularly with the lock-on feature and character movement.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the grab and dodge systems, are flawed and can lead to frustrating experiences during combat.
The length of the game can feel excessive for a beat 'em up, with some levels being too long and potentially leading to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by classic arcade mechanics with all moves available from the start, offering intense and direct action that appeals to fans of the genre. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of old beat 'em ups, combined with modern elements, challenging dynamics, and strategic gameplay. However, some critiques mention the need for improvements in specific mechanics, such as the grab feature.
- “The game features classic arcade gameplay, with all moves and combos unlocked from the start, providing direct and intense action.”
- “Highlights include fun, challenge, and fidelity to the classic style of the genre, as well as the quality of gameplay and setting.”
- “The gameplay is heavily reminiscent of Jackie Chan Stuntmaster—which, for fans of that cult classic, makes this a must-play.”
- “The game has a total of 4 hours of gameplay, which I honestly think is a lot for a beat 'em up game.”
- “The grab mechanic needs to be revised.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant art style and modern quality, effectively blending classic beat 'em up aesthetics with contemporary fluidity. While some players experience technical issues like micro-stuttering, the overall visual presentation and character design contribute positively to the gameplay experience. The graphics successfully evoke nostalgia while maintaining a fresh and engaging look.
- “Its graphics are the materialization of Platonic aesthetics and its gameplay is the psychic extension of our will.”
- “The art style is vibrant, and the enemy variety keeps fights fresh.”
- “On top of that, I've set the game to 60 fps and the graphics to low, and I'm still getting micro-stuttering.”
- “Its graphics are the materialization of platonic aesthetics and its gameplay is the psychic extension of our will.”
- “Visually, the game maintains a 3D aesthetic that respects the tradition of beat 'em ups, with graphics reminiscent of the classics, but with modern quality and fluidity.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Reality Rash" is praised for its engaging plot set across four distinct worlds, blending science fiction with irreverent storytelling. Players appreciate the optional narrative elements and the vibrant characters, which contribute to a dynamic and immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully combines nostalgia and action, making it a standout title for fans of the beat 'em up genre.
- “One of the highlights of Reality Rash is its setting in four distinct worlds, the result of an engaging plot about realities, which creates a dynamic and interesting scenario for combat and exploration.”
- “Reality Rash is a pleasant surprise in the world of 3D beat 'em ups, offering a captivating story, a great sense of progression, and a difficulty curve that hits just the right balance.”
- “The game mixes science fiction with irreverent storytelling.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the immersive atmosphere and complementing the action and sci-fi elements. Reviewers note that the original soundtrack features exciting thematic compositions that beautifully contextualize the stunning environments, contributing to an overall well-crafted experience.
- “The environments are beautiful and well-contextualized, with exciting theme music.”
- “Also, the music creates a nice ambience.”
- “The original soundtrack also complements the atmosphere, reinforcing the immersion in the action and sci-fi vibe of the game.”
- “The scenarios are beautiful and well contextualized, with exciting theme music.”
- “Story, characters, and music, everything is very well made.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant optimization issues, with many experiencing micro-stuttering even on low graphics settings and capped frame rates. Some users have found that limiting the frame rate to 30 fps is necessary for smoother gameplay.
- “In my case, I had to cap it at 30 FPS to achieve smooth performance.”
- “On top of that, I've set the game to 60 fps and the graphics to low, and I'm still getting micro-stuttering.”
- “In my case, I had to cap it at 30 fps to get smooth performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by an original soundtrack that effectively reinforces the immersive action and sci-fi elements, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
- “The original soundtrack complements the atmosphere, reinforcing the immersion in the action and sci-fi vibe of the game.”