Ring the City

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Ring the City is a single player action game. It was developed by Giant Games and was released on June 30, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Ring the City, you use rings to fight. Charge the rings and cast powerful magic. Choose your rings wisely and build your own ring squad. Collect powerful rings and discover the truth of the world!

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept that blends tactical roguelite mechanics with a deck-building style, providing a fresh experience.
There is a nice variety of unique rings and effects, which adds depth and excitement to battles against diverse enemies.
The graphics and music are appealing, and the game has charm, making it enjoyable despite its current flaws.

The game feels unpolished and lacks sufficient development support, with many players noting that it hasn't seen updates since 2019.
The mechanics can be punishing, particularly with ring deposits after defeats, leading to frustrating resets and a lack of inventory space.
The AI can be overly difficult and predictable, making it hard for players to learn and adapt their strategies effectively.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features several intriguing mechanics, such as trapping monster spirits and upgrading rings, which could enhance the experience. However, players find the overall mechanics to be overly simplistic and punishing, particularly regarding ring deposits after wins, and the challenging AI makes it difficult to fully grasp the game's systems. Overall, while there is potential for depth, the current execution feels limited and short-lived.
- “There are several interesting mechanics such as trapping monster spirits into your rings and upgrading rings at the forge.”
- “+ some interesting mechanics, like trapping spirits into rings”
- “The mechanics could be super interesting, but right now it's a bit simple, a bit solvable, and a bit short.”
- “However, the mechanics behind this game for ring deposits after a successful win are severely punishing.”
- “Not to mention the AI elite plays make it even more difficult for you to learn the mechanics of the game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming art style, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the visual appeal and the immersive music, which contribute to the enjoyment of building up their hand in the gameplay.
- “The graphics and music are nice, and building up your hand (literally) can feel awesome.”
- “Ring hoarder simulator with a charming art style.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The character models look bland and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its quality, others find it unappealing. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not resonate with all players.
- “The graphics and music are nice, and building up your hand (literally) can feel awesome.”
- “I don't really like the music.”
- “I don't really like the music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding loop enjoyable, particularly the thrill of discovering powerful items like rings and the challenge of defeating bosses to add them to their collection. This aspect of the game contributes to a rewarding sense of progression.