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Rifter

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95% User Score Based on 156 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Rifter is a single player platformer game. It was developed by MaxBytes and was released on July 12, 2018. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Lightning fast and action packed, Rifter is the love child of Dust Force, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, mixed with acrobatics and parcour. Run and gun and swing and dash in this glorious neon-colored platformer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews
gameplay36 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay with a great sense of speed and fluid movement mechanics.
  • Challenging yet rewarding platforming experience with a solid difficulty curve and various collectibles to enhance gameplay.
  • Vibrant aesthetic and a catchy synthwave soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere.
  • Controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly with issues like air dashing triggering grappling instead.
  • Some levels may feel overly difficult or unfair, especially for players not seeking hardcore challenges.
  • Graphical bugs and lack of responsiveness from the developer regarding reported issues can hinder the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Rifter is highly praised for its fluid mechanics, particularly the grappling hook, which serves both traversal and combat purposes. Players appreciate the game's balance of accessibility and challenge, with a gradual learning curve that introduces new mechanics as they progress. The combination of tight controls, vibrant visuals, and a synthwave soundtrack creates an engaging experience that encourages replayability and mastery of its fast-paced platforming elements.

    • “It starts off in a nice easy way allowing you to grasp the basics quickly, and progressively it will get harder while also putting in new mechanics for you to learn and master.”
    • “Rifter is a phenomenal blend of breakneck speed, vibrant visual and musical style, and challenging yet very fun and accessible gameplay.”
    • “This game combines great visuals, fast-paced and easy to learn but hard to master gameplay and a good synthwave soundtrack into one awesome experience, highly recommended!”
    • “While it's just one bad thing, it's a major problem because it can apply to every aspect of gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics get more intense as you progress, and then there are tons of hidden things, secret routes to complete a level, leaderboard support, and collectibles that earn you upgrades (which make speedrunning even better).”
    • “But whatever, Reddit hatred aside, how's the gameplay?”
  • music
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its solid, dynamic synthwave soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay and vibrant visuals, with many reviewers highlighting its 80s theme. While the existing tracks are enjoyable and well-suited to the game's pacing, some players express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “Rifter is a phenomenal blend of breakneck speed, vibrant visual and musical style, and challenging yet very fun and accessible gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is a perfect match to the visuals of the game as well.”
    • “This game combines great visuals, fast-paced and easy to learn but hard to master gameplay and a good synthwave soundtrack into one awesome experience, highly recommended!”
    • “I wish that there were more songs in the OST.”
    • “The presentation was pleasing and the soundtrack is very pushing and suits the game's pacing, albeit I would wish for more tracks.”
    • “I think that adding a few extra songs would go a long way, though as I'm writing this I'm not done with the game, so maybe some more songs will unlock as I progress?”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a vibrant and stylish 80s-inspired aesthetic that sets it apart, complemented by a strong synthwave soundtrack. While the visuals are generally praised for their simplicity and colorfulness, some players have noted a lack of environmental variety and a persistent graphical bug that remains unaddressed by the developers. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a recommended choice for fans of retro aesthetics and innovative platforming.

    • “If you enjoy 80's-style synthwave, neon/retro aesthetics, and acrobatic grappling hook shenanigans, you should really pick this one up.”
    • “Its simplistic but colorful visuals, the pumping synthwave soundtrack, and just a pinch of endearing writing put the cherry on top of its solid gameplay foundation.”
    • “This game combines great visuals, fast-paced and easy to learn but hard to master gameplay, and a good synthwave soundtrack into one awesome experience, highly recommended!”
    • “Obviously, the game has a very stylish aesthetic, although I feel that variety in environments is lacking; I got to the second planet and the environment is essentially a color swap.”
    • “Sure, the 80's aesthetic is nothing nobody has ever seen, but it feels so refreshing in this game's case.”
    • “It has an incredible movement system and a simple and strong aesthetic.”
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally regarded as decent, featuring a simple yet engaging narrative that unfolds through gameplay and collectible "story shards." While the primary focus is on speedrunning and platforming mechanics, players appreciate the charming dialogue and lore that add personality and depth to the experience. Overall, the story complements the gameplay, providing an interesting backdrop to the challenges players face.

    • “The story, while simple, fits very well.”
    • “12 hours of pure high-octane fun, plus some interesting story elements.”
    • “The lore and some of the big story beats are hidden behind 'story shards' that you need to collect, so you can get access to some of the more esoteric bits.”
    • “The story seems simple at first glance: you complete the levels, you destroy the tower, rinse and repeat until credits roll.”
    • “The real story comes from what you find out during your campaign of collecting all the shinies to get all the upgrades, as well as some key points throughout the game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through various modes of play, allowing players to revisit previous planets to collect additional items and goodies. This encourages exploration and enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “There is a lot of replayability with different modes of play; you can go back to previous planets and collect lots of goodies.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as fun and fast-paced, enhanced by a great soundtrack that contributes to an engaging experience. Reviewers highly recommend it for its vibrant and immersive environment.

    • “A fun, fast, atmospheric platformer with a great soundtrack. Highly recommend.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game is highly rated at 10/10, users have noted the presence of glitches and bugs that require attention for improved stability.

    • “10/10 game but has some glitches and bugs that need to be sorted out.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through its engaging challenges and hidden collectibles, which encourage players to invest time and effort into mastering levels. This design fosters a sense of achievement and connection to the game, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a well-optimized difficulty curve that allows players of varying skill levels to easily engage with its fast-paced challenges, making it accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.

    • “This game is fast-paced and features an optimized difficulty curve that strikes the right balance of challenge, making it accessible for most players to jump in and enjoy.”
    • “This game is fast-paced and features an optimized difficulty curve that strikes the right balance of challenge, making it accessible for most players to jump in and enjoy.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Rifter is praised for its stunning visuals and straightforward gameplay, complemented by a sharp and clever sense of humor that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Rifter is a gorgeous game with deceptively simple mechanics and a wicked sense of humor.”
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Rifter is a platformer game.

Rifter is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Rifter was released on July 12, 2018.

Rifter was developed by MaxBytes.

Rifter has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Rifter is a single player game.

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