Rent's Due: The Game
- August 26, 2021
- Scotty Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamRent's Due: The Game is a third-person platformer game where you take control of protagonist Tesha Robinson. Tesha is in need of some money and in order to get it, she must complete different levels with various obstacles that provide a huge challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Rent's Due offers engaging gameplay with a perfect balance of challenge, featuring well-designed levels that progressively increase in difficulty.
- The game is visually appealing, utilizing Unreal Engine to create immersive landscapes and hidden secrets that enhance the overall experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates and improvements, which adds to the game's value, especially at its low price point.
- Some players have reported issues with hitbox accuracy, particularly with obstacles like lasers, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game lacks a substantial narrative or story, which may leave some players wanting more context and depth.
- There are complaints about the game's optimization, with some users experiencing high GPU usage even on lower settings, which can affect performance.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily conveyed through its Steam page description rather than within the gameplay itself, which some players find lacking. However, there is potential for a more engaging narrative, such as a devil's challenge involving permadeath, that could enhance the overall experience. Despite the limited storytelling, players acknowledge the effort of a solo developer.
“The game has a story, even though it's not entirely presented within the game itself.”
“Maybe add a story that makes the checkpoint sprite make sense with the game; perhaps you are undertaking a devil's challenge where he gives you money at the cost of your soul (permadeath).”
“The only other thing I could complain about is the lack of story in the actual game, but as I said earlier, I can give that a pass since it was all being done by one guy.”
“All of the story is told in the description of the game on the Steam page and nothing is told about it in the game itself. As a customer, I feel a bit foolish for buying games based on how they look being played and the price, without reading the descriptions.”
“It has a story, even though it's not entirely in the game itself.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that high GPU usage above 90% is typical and beneficial for modern 3D games, particularly those with advanced features like ray tracing. Users emphasize that such performance levels are expected and desirable for optimal in-game experience, rather than indicative of poor optimization.
“For a modern 3D game running uncapped frame rates (especially one that even has ray tracing, etc.), above 90% usage is perfectly normal and actually desirable for the best in-game performance.”
“Because it creates poorer performance in-game.”
“Unless the game is limited in frames and not very intensive, or the game is old or very poorly optimized, you should expect these GPU usages and be happy for them as it increases your frame rates and in-game PC performance.”
“Just because you have a 3070 doesn't mean everybody wants to steal your GPU performance.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features fun mechanics along with interesting easter eggs, making it enjoyable for both casual play and speedrunning. While the experience isn't lengthy unless opting for permadeath mode, it offers enough variety to keep players entertained.
“It isn't necessarily a long experience (unless you want to do permadeath mode), but it has some fun mechanics and interesting easter eggs.”
“The gameplay, I like to try and speed run.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players praise the game's graphics as stunning and immersive, noting that optimal performance requires adequate hardware and settings. Many express their admiration for the visual quality, highlighting the absence of bugs and the engaging level design.
“Love the game! The graphics are amazing, and the levels kept me on my toes. No bugs, totally perfect!”
“If you aren't at 100% at some point while playing the game, then you are either playing a much older game, using too low of graphics settings, or your CPU isn't strong enough.”
“The graphics look outdated and remind me of games from a decade ago.”
“I was expecting more from the visuals, but everything feels flat and uninspired.”
“The character models are poorly designed, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
