Rift Rangers
- May 24, 2023
- Nightmarket Games
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamRift 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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun art style and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay combines elements of tower defense and roguelite mechanics, providing a unique and engaging loop.
- Offers a decent amount of content for the price, with potential for future updates to expand gameplay.
- Content is limited, with only two maps and a small number of characters, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.
- Difficulty spikes can be steep, making it less accessible for newer players without prior genre knowledge.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the need to constantly move and the visibility of enemy projectiles, could be improved for a better experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its engaging loop and unique mechanics, particularly in the bullet heaven genre, where players can strategically spam towers instead of relying on typical ability systems. While the current content offers a solid 8-10 hours of playtime, players express a desire for more updates and additional strategic elements in future content. Overall, the game stands out for its presentation and innovative approach within its thematic niche.
“I really love the gameplay loop, and there aren't enough sentai/power ranger themed games on the market.”
“To put it simply, instead of getting some abilities like in 99% of other bullet heaven games, here you spam towers, and this mechanic is very well designed.”
“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.”
“Looking forward to more rangers and hopefully some strategic differences in their gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, complementing the fun art style and graphics. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the audio, noting that both the music and sound effects enhance the overall experience, especially considering the game's development by a small team.
“It is not the deepest of bullet heavens by any means, but it does have a banging soundtrack and fun art style.”
“I'm also loving the music and the pixel art in this game. For a small team, it shows that the little guy still has fight and can often bring a better stylized game to the table.”
“The music is awesome and the sound effects are super satisfying!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, complemented by a strong soundtrack, though the overall visual depth may not be as extensive as in other titles within 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”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as epic and well-executed, providing a satisfying experience, though some users suggest it may ultimately feel fleeting or temporary.
“Really well done, epic story!!”
“Sure, it will give you temporary satisfaction, but it's a drink in the end, and we all know how that story ends...”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, yet it remains enjoyable overall.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I found the grinding to be a major chore, detracting from the overall experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding really takes away from the excitement of the game.”
