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RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™

76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, optimization
76% User Score Based on 210 reviews

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"RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™" is a single-player action game that offers splendid fast-paced combat, dispensing with storyline and characters to focus on destruction. Players can enjoy slaughtering their way through ecosystems and committing planetary genocide in this unique and intense experience that takes approximately 4 hours to beat. For an action-packed, repetitive combat adventure, check out "Sands of Aura."

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RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot
RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™ screenshot

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique and engaging meta-progression system that allows for diverse builds and strategies.
  • It features a fun and addictive gameplay loop, with satisfying mechanics that keep players coming back for more.
  • The developer is responsive to community feedback and has made significant improvements since launch, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from severe performance issues, including lag and low frame rates, making it unplayable for many users.
  • There is a lack of content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of limited progression after a short time.
  • The user interface and font scaling can be problematic, making it difficult for players to navigate menus and read important information.
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and innovative meta-progression system, offering a satisfying loop reminiscent of other roguelikes like Vampire Survivors, while introducing unique elements such as a Tetris-like grid for upgrades. However, some players express frustration with the slow pace of meta-progression, sluggish gameplay, and a lack of clarity regarding certain mechanics. Overall, the game shows promise with its fun core mechanics, though it may require further refinement and variety as it continues in early access.

    • “Good game, mob survival rogue-lite with interesting meta progression, lots of enemies and weapons, interesting gameplay loop of not just killing guys but going for abyss as well.”
    • “Really solid bullet heaven roguelike, gameplay loop felt really engaging and solid, due to being early access a lack of variety in weapons/characters is fine, as long as the core gameplay is fun.”
    • “The tetris-like grid that serves as the metaprogression system allows for an incredible amount of customization, and the actual gameplay feels extremely satisfying.”
    • “I now need no more unlocks already, and the first few ascensions don't seem to add any new mechanics, so I'm not expecting future ones to either.”
    • “In my two hours of gameplay, I was only able to make around 3,000... which may seem like a decent amount, until you look at the costs and realize that you need hundreds of thousands of meta-currency to even begin to influence the outcomes of your runs (requiring well over 70 hours).”
    • “Plus, there is so much downtime in the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cozy art style and engaging visual effects, while others report significant performance issues, including low frame rates and crashes, even on higher-end hardware. Many users suggest that adjusting graphics settings yields minimal improvements, leading to frustration with the game's performance. Overall, while the aesthetic is praised, technical execution appears to hinder the experience for a substantial number of players.

    • “Awesome game with a ton of replay value and fun takes on the genre, not to mention a cozy art style and explosions!”
    • “On top of this, the music is chill, the graphics work well, it runs nicely, and the humor is great.”
    • “The art style, which matches the planet-destroying feel of planetary genocide, is pleasing to the eye and keeps you engaged on your goal.”
    • “For the graphics and effects quality, it makes no sense.”
    • “Notably, I couldn't get this game to run over 20 frames consistently, and if I ticked the blood option on, even in the main menu when those graphics shouldn't even be affecting performance, I'd drop to 7 frames.”
    • “By the time I made it to ascension/stage 4 after about 45 minutes of play, and with all graphics settings at their lowest, the fps was about 1 or 2 and it stayed that way.”
  • optimization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and sluggish gameplay, even on capable hardware. While some users noted improvements after recent tweaks from the developers, the overall consensus is that the game struggles with managing numerous entities on screen and suffers from engine limitations, leading to a frustrating experience for many.

    • “Once the dev implements better balance, some more FPS optimization, and more content (especially more weapons!), it could become a staple of the genre, which is why I'm leaving a recommendation.”
    • “Thankfully, the dev in a matter of a day or two just tweaked things and added some settings; now the game just runs smoothly for me, start to finish, no matter how many hundreds of enemies I slay.”
    • “Please check and make sure this game is using your actual GPU if you have performance problems.”
    • “Still, I'm going to thumbs down entirely due to the optimization becoming horrendous very quickly into an endless run, which is due to having entirely too many entities on screen at once and being limited to a single CPU core. The latter is not the developer's fault as it's an engine limitation, but it still impacts a game designed like this.”
    • “I can't think of another game that isn't 60fps in the main menu while doing nothing. This is just a 2D survivor clone; how can it possibly be this unoptimized?”
    • “Notably, I couldn't get this game to run over 20 frames consistently, and if I ticked the blood option on, even in the main menu when those graphics shouldn't even be affecting performance, I'd drop to 7 frames.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and filled with jokes, while others view it as dry and hypocritical. Many appreciate the meta-humor and sarcasm, which adds a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay, although some feel it serves as a distraction from the game's shortcomings. Overall, the humor can enhance the experience for those who resonate with it, but may be overlooked by others as they focus on the gameplay itself.

    • “I got the rice card, got a blue screen and lost my progress, lmao! I'm laughing my butt off. I'm not even mad; it's just another excuse to play this even more. Plus, it's my fault I forgot to cool the CPU.”
    • “It's funny and has plenty of jokes throughout the game.”
    • “Found a very broken build too, and I just love the complexity, the humor, the sarcasm! XD.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its chill vibe and integration with the overall aesthetic, drawing comparisons to titles like Risk of Rain 2 and Vampire Survivors. Reviewers express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase or streaming, highlighting its catchy and enjoyable nature. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “Love this gem, would really like to be able to purchase the soundtrack or at least be able to stream it somewhere!”
    • “On top of this, the music is chill, the graphics work well, it runs nicely (I have experienced slowdown just once later into an endless run, which is to be expected in these types of games), and the humor is great.”
    • “Insane music, great gameplay, good systems, amazing style and attention to detail.”
    • “On top of this, the music is chill, the graphics work well, it runs nicely (I have experienced slow down just once later into an endless run, which is to be expected in these types of games), and the humor is great.”
    • “Music goes doo dee dee dee doo, repeat.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and unfulfilling, with players facing a choice between slow, unrewarding grinding or high-risk gameplay that can lead to losing progress. While the game incorporates elements of roguelikes and offers unique buffs, the core experience remains monotonous, likening the grind to farming at a cosmic scale without significant variation or excitement.

    • “There is absolutely nothing to do except for ideal grinding!”
    • “It has a lot of the facets of a fun, roguelike game, but offers the players two choices: slow, tedious, unrewarding grinding or high stakes double-or-nothing where all of your potential progress will be lost due to whimsical RNG.”
    • “They change the coat of paint from killing slimes to killing planets, but in substance it's just as tedious and boring.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, offering diverse gameplay experiences through various skill builds and enjoyable short play sessions. Its engaging mechanics and cozy art style contribute to its addictive nature, making it a great choice for repeated play.

    • “Awesome game with a ton of replay value and fun takes on the genre, not to mention a cozy art style and explosions!”
    • “I think this game is perfect to pass the time in 10-20 minute sprints and has a ton of replayability.”
    • “An addictive power trip that's very replayable, thanks to infinite skill build possibilities.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag and frequent freezes that render it unplayable. Overall, it is described as a "buggy mess," indicating serious issues that need to be addressed.

    • “Though later on, if you take any action, you can experience lag to the point where your game freezes.”
    • “Unplayably buggy.”
    • “This game is a buggy mess right now.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game is described as minimal, resembling an idle RPG without excessive financial demands. However, the review hints at potential biases due to the reviewer’s prior enjoyment of another title from the same developer, which may influence their perspective on the game's monetization practices.

    • “It's almost like an idle RPG without the endless monetization.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique design and meticulous detailing, creating an immersive experience for players.

    • “The atmosphere and detailing in this game is done in a really unique way.”

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4h Median play time
3h Average play time
1-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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