RIFT

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Rift is a third person arcade-style shooter with elements of stealth, melee combat and tactical gameplay driven by a cinematic story bursting with twists and turns. In RiFT, you must protect Max, a child with special abilities, and figure out ways to escape from Axion; a heavily guarded science research facility. However, Max becomes weaker whenever he uses his psychokinetic ability as a w…

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a strong art style with beautiful visuals, particularly in lighting and environmental design.
The unique gameplay mechanics, where players control both Leon and Max, offer a fresh experience reminiscent of other successful titles.
Despite being a short demo, it shows great potential for future development and has generated excitement for the final product.

The demo is very short, lasting only about 5 minutes, and lacks depth.
The game suffers from significant technical issues, including low frame rates, bugs, and unresponsive controls.
Character models and overall graphics are criticized for being unpolished and lacking detail, failing to meet expectations for a game using Unreal Engine 4.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The graphics in the game are praised for their strong art style, cohesive color palette, and atmospheric effects, such as rain and lighting, which enhance the overall visual experience. However, some users have noted bugs and expressed disappointment with the quality, particularly given the use of Unreal Engine 4, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the graphical fidelity.
- “The demo is short, but the visuals are great!”
- “The art style is another strong aspect within this demo; the colors and the structures that you traverse through, as well as the weapons and various objects scattered throughout the world, all have a cohesive art style. This is something that is often overlooked, especially with new games starting up.”
- “I'm a big fan of the art style, and some of the visuals are beautiful. Looking out the windows, I found the vista to be appealing. I loved the rain effects trickling down the glass, and the lighting was so well done—very atmospheric.”
- “The layout of the corridor, especially in the final section of the demo, reminds me of Control, and that is another game with a really strong art style and direction.”
- “Terrible graphics and sounds despite using Unreal Engine 4.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay is noted for its unique mechanics that allow players to control two characters simultaneously, reminiscent of titles like "A Plague Tale." While the demo showcases potential for an engaging experience, it is marred by bugs typical of early access games, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. Despite these issues, the art style and innovative gameplay elements have generated anticipation for future improvements.
- “Even though I had not seen the film before trying this demo, I felt like that wasn't holding me back in understanding the game mechanics or lore.”
- “It's buggy in a few aspects, and of course this is to be expected with any early access game. Looking past that, the areas in this game that stand out to me primarily are the art style and the unique gameplay style.”
- “The way you almost play both Leon and Max and how they stick to one another reminds me a lot of Plague Tale, which is another fantastic game. That style of gameplay is something we don't see too often, and I think if nailed correctly, it makes for a really fun experience. The little taster you get in this demo of what is a potentially amazingly fun game mechanic has got me looking forward to the further development of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is awful and the story is lacking.”
- “It's buggy in a few aspects, which is to be expected with any early access game, but the gameplay style is unique.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is derived from an animated film of the same name, but it has received criticism for being overshadowed by poor gameplay.
- “The game's story is based on an animated film of the same name.”
- “Awful gameplay, story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its significant bugs and clunky performance, which is typical for early access titles. While some players appreciate the art style and unique gameplay, the overall stability remains a concern due to its unpolished nature.
- “Cool cinematics, but other than that, the game is extremely buggy, clunky, and unpolished.”
- “It's buggy in a few aspects and, of course, this is to be expected with any early access game. So looking past that, the areas in this game that stand out to me primarily are the art style and the unique gameplay style.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful art style and stunning visuals, including appealing vistas and impressive rain effects that enhance the overall ambiance. The well-executed lighting further contributes to the immersive experience.
- “I'm a big fan of the art style, and some of the visuals are beautiful. Looking out the windows, I found the vista to be appealing. I loved the rain effects trickling down the glass, and the lighting was so well done; it created a very atmospheric experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with every detail contributing to a sense of place that draws you in.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere envelops you, making every moment feel significant.”