Rift Rangers

About

Rift Rangers is a sentai themed casual rogue-lite where you defend against an endless horde of dimensional creatures. Construct and upgrade your defensive turrets while dodging enemies! Find the right combination of turrets and upgrades to become an impenetrable fortress!

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The unique gameplay mechanics, combining tower defense with bullet heaven elements, provide a fresh take on the genre.
It's easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.

The game lacks content, with only a couple of maps and characters, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Enemy projectiles are not well-telegraphed, making it difficult to avoid damage.
The starting health is too low, which can lead to frustrating early encounters.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The gameplay of the game is praised for its engaging loop and action-oriented focus, particularly in the context of a sentai/power ranger theme, which is rare in the market. Players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the emphasis on turrets and mines in the bullet heaven genre, although some feel that the current strategies may lead to repetitive play. Overall, there is optimism for future updates that could enhance gameplay variety and depth.
- “I really love the gameplay loop, and there aren't enough sentai/power ranger themed games on the market.”
- “Simple gameplay, simple controls, and instead of a really bad and nonsensical story, you get nothing but action.”
- “Rift Rangers is a survivors-like with an unusual focus on turrets and mines, leading to slower but more interactive gameplay.”
- “Rift Rangers has everything you can expect from a vampire survivor clone, with the exception that it has its very own gameplay and an overall pristine presentation you rarely see in the bullet heaven genre.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its catchy, cartoon-inspired soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the sound effects are described as satisfying, complementing the game's fun art style and showcasing the impressive work of a small development team.
- “If you needed a roguelite with a screen full of enemies and some awesome background music to remind you of Saturday morning cartoons, this is pretty good.”
- “It is not the deepest of bullet heavens by any means, but it does have a banging soundtrack and fun art style.”
- “The music is awesome and the sound effects are super satisfying!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The story is generally perceived as fun and engaging, reminiscent of a Saturday morning cartoon, providing an entertaining backdrop to the action. While some reviewers note its simplicity and temporary satisfaction, others praise it as well-executed and epic. Overall, it strikes a balance between lighthearted enjoyment and compelling narrative elements.
- “Story is fun and interesting; love the Power Ranger Saturday morning cartoon feel.”
- “Really well done, epic story!!”
- “Story is fun and interesting.”
- “Simple gameplay, simple controls, and instead of a really bad and nonsensical story, you get nothing but action.”
- “Sure it will give you temporary satisfaction, but it's a drink in the end and we all know how that story ends...”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their fun art style and overall quality, complementing the game's engaging soundtrack, though the visuals may not be the most intricate in the genre.
- “It is not the deepest of bullet heavens by any means, but it does have a banging soundtrack and fun art style.”
- “+ great graphics and music”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, yet it remains enjoyable overall.
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has potential, the constant grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than fun.”