Rencounter

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"Rencounter is a challenging, turn-based RPG with roguelike elements and a mysterious atmosphere. Navigate through a deadly maze full of enemies and valuable resources, manage your inventory and character development, and make choices that determine your destiny as you uncover secrets in this immersive, explorable dungeon crawler."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story14 negative mentions

The game has a surprising depth and engaging mechanics that can be enjoyable once you learn them.
It's a fun and dark roguelike with a unique atmosphere, making it addictive for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.
The game offers a rewarding experience for those who appreciate tactical turn-based combat and character development.

The lack of a tutorial and clear instructions makes the game confusing and difficult to navigate for new players.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and punishing, with steep difficulty spikes that may frustrate players.
The game appears unfinished, with many players noting bugs, poor AI, and a lack of story or character development.

story
44 mentions
14 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
32 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of narrative and structure, relying instead on scattered scrolls for backstory. While some appreciate the atmospheric charm and the need to use imagination to piece together the lore, many find the minimal storytelling disappointing, especially for those who expect a more substantial narrative in RPGs. Overall, the game is better suited for fans of combat and dungeon crawling rather than those seeking a rich story experience.
- “I like that you need to use your imagination and fill in a backstory as you discover scrolls (story notes).”
- “There is a story to the game, but it is pretty hidden.”
- “You actually have to work to understand the story.”
- “Although there is a promising cutscene at the start, there is no story, narrative, or any words at all throughout the game.”
- “However, I find this game lacking; no story, no meat on the bone, so to speak.”
- “If you are like me and require at least some story in your RPG games, stay clear of this one.”
gameplay
40 mentions
15 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and divided into exploration, combat, and character management, but it lacks a tutorial or clear explanations, requiring players to learn through trial and error. While some appreciate the challenge and depth of the mechanics, others find them overly complicated and tedious. Overall, the game offers a unique experience for those who enjoy experimenting with its systems, despite its raw graphics and minimal guidance.
- “The core mechanics are there, and the game is enjoyable already, which is something notable in an early-access game.”
- “There is mechanical fun and challenge to be had if you know what you're doing.”
- “The general gameplay is divided into three parts: exploration, combat, and character management.”
- “No tutorial, no explanations about mechanics.”
- “This means that not only is the gameplay tedious, but scavenged items might not even keep your characters alive.”
- “There's zero explanation of the game mechanics so all I can do is guess.”
graphics
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered average, with some users noting a lack of polish and bland visual design. While there are minor textural and typographical flaws, many players find the visuals acceptable for the enjoyment of the turn-based strategy gameplay. However, those seeking high-quality graphics may want to look elsewhere.
- “It's very basic, very enjoyable and sometimes there are small textural or typographical flaws, but I can forgive that because I can feel the effort.”
- “Raw graphics, strange gameplay, absolutely no explanations, no hints, but enough simply to be enjoyable for anyone fond of turn-based strategy combat.”
- “Graphics on this game are not great.”
- “Graphically and thematically very bland...”
- “Has average+ graphics, some problems with balance and tactical combat.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-12 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its mysterious and engaging qualities, creating a unique environment that enhances the gameplay experience. While the lack of a clear storyline may leave some wanting more narrative depth, players find the challenging and somewhat confusing nature of the game adds to its atmospheric appeal. Overall, the ambiance is a highlight, even if it could benefit from additional story elements.
- “It's difficult and atmospheric and a bit confusing at first, but I'm having fun with it.”
- “The atmosphere is cool, and I'd love to see some more story elements fleshed out--but as a roguelike, this isn't a huge expectation.”
- “Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based roguelike game with a mysterious atmosphere; you run around in a weird environment and kill stuff for no other reason than it tries to kill you too.”
- “Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based RPG with a mysterious atmosphere. You run around in a weird environment and kill stuff for no other reason than that it tries to kill you too.”
- “The atmosphere in Rencounter feels disjointed and lacks any meaningful engagement, leaving players to wander aimlessly in a confusing environment.”
- “Despite its attempts at creating a mysterious atmosphere, Rencounter ultimately falls flat, as the lack of clear objectives and interactions makes the experience feel hollow.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unfulfilling, as battles feel repetitive and lack depth, with loot not significantly impacting survival. The absence of a compelling story further detracts from the experience, leading many to view the game as a failure despite the potential for decent loot.
- “This means that not only is the gameplay tedious, but scavenged items might not even keep your characters alive.”
- “But it still feels like a failed game to me, since there is no story and just grinding enemies for 10 floors is not really enough for me to give it a passing review.”
- “I found decent loot, but the battles were tedious.”
music
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as decent and functional, providing a relaxing experience that contributes positively to the overall atmosphere. Users appreciate its ability to create a calming environment, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Tldr: raw/yes functional/absolutely missing parts/none graphics/sound/music decent”
replayability
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, particularly appealing to fans of roguelikes, and is considered fairly priced for the value it provides.
- “I think that this game is priced fairly for what it does offer, and that for people who enjoy roguelikes, it offers a huge amount of replayability.”
- “Highly replayable.”
character development
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is considered decent, with a strong emphasis on strategy that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth of character progression, likening the game to a turn-based Dark Souls.
- “So this is basically a turn-based Dark Souls with a heavy emphasis on strategy and character development.”
- “So this is basically a turn-based Dark Souls with heavy emphasis on strategy and character development.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including occasional bugs and erratic video errors, leading to a perception of it being somewhat rough around the edges. Overall, players find it to be a basic experience with noticeable stability concerns.
- “A little buggy with the occasional erratic video errors, at least for me.”
- “A pretty basic, slightly buggy, little rough around the edges Unity game.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its unexpected humor, with players finding it genuinely funny despite some mixed reactions to reviews. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted element that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Surprisingly funny game.”
- “I just thought it was funny, but of course I've destroyed my review with '17% found this helpful.' I didn't even troll; how can you be so super serious and thumb me down for being the first? Jealous?”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game challenges players to develop emotional resilience, encouraging them to embrace defeat and persist, similar to the experiences found in titles like RimWorld and Dwarf Fortress. This aspect fosters a deep emotional engagement, as players must confront and overcome setbacks.
- “This is the kind of game that expects the player to be emotionally tough enough to accept defeat and to keep coming back, the same sort of thing that games like RimWorld and Dwarf Fortress offer.”