Rigonauts
- August 7, 2012
- Engient, Inc
Get on SteamRigonauts is a fantastical building battle game where players design and build their own ships to command a crew of Hobs in combat against strange and dangerous enemies. With a mix of strategy and real-time battles, players must adapt their tactics to overcome challenges and achieve victory. Each level offers unique layouts, enemies, and objectives, providing endless replayability and customization options.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Its charming, imaginative concept and design make it enjoyable.
- Watching your creation come to life feels great and adds to the fun.
- The various puzzle elements provide some engaging challenges.
- Not having direct control of the battle can be frustrating.
- Wonky physics often ruin your plans and lead to unexpected outcomes.
- Luck-based gameplay can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a frustrating experience, particularly towards the end, with a heavy reliance on trial and error rather than strategic planning. Players also report issues with indirect control during battles, inconsistent physics, and a luck-based system that detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Frustrating gameplay by the end.”
“Gameplay requires more trial and error than planning and executing.”
“Not having direct control of the battle, wonky physics that ruin your plans, and luck-based gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered adequate, providing a solid visual experience that complements the gameplay. While some reviewers note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they appreciate the stylish execution that enhances the overall aesthetic.
“... genuine tactical depth, for such a simple concept ... pulled off with great graphical style ...”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that the humorous elements surrounding each loss contribute to the enjoyment of replaying rounds.
“There is a lot of replayability and humor in how you lost this round.”
“The game offers endless replayability, making each session feel fresh and entertaining.”
“Every playthrough is unique, ensuring high replayability and plenty of laughs.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its lack of optimization, with multiple users expressing frustration over performance issues.
“This game is not optimized at all.”
“This game is not optimized at all.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players initially find the grinding aspect engaging, but it quickly becomes tedious due to the need to constantly redesign their ships for different stages. Many express a desire for a free-form or sandbox mode that would allow for the creation of versatile or extravagant ships without the repetitive constraints.
“For me, it was interesting at first, but grew tedious as I had to reinvent my ship for every stage, and was left in severe want of a free-form/sandbox stage to build an all-purpose mega-ship or an impractical behemoth of my own.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of strategic depth, particularly in combat mechanics, as players cannot effectively aim their weapons, leading to frustrating situations where they inadvertently damage their own ship during missions.
