Rinlo

About

"Rinlo is a VR third-person puzzle adventure game where you guide Agatha in her quest to uncover the truth behind her hometown. Solve complex puzzles using full object manipulation, and explore stunning, diorama-like environments that bring this steam-powered city to life. Dive into Agatha's story as you uncover the mysterious fate of this once-thriving city."

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful environments and good graphics that enhance the overall experience.
The voice acting and music contribute positively to the atmosphere and storytelling.
The game offers a unique blend of third-person and first-person puzzles, providing a diverse gameplay experience.

The controls are clumsy and frustrating, particularly during platforming and stealth sections, which detracts from the enjoyment.
Many puzzles are generic and lack creativity, making them feel tedious and unengaging.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it does not offer enough content for the price.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated with the game's atmosphere, while others criticize it as lackluster and abruptly ending just as it gains momentum. Many appreciate the voice acting and the interesting puzzles, though some feel the puzzles detract from the narrative flow. Overall, the story is seen as a positive aspect for some, but not universally praised.
- “The graphics, the music, the dialogue, the details on each room, the story, the dynamics of player intervention, the challenges, the puzzles, awwwww, I like everything about this game!”
- “The perspective of Rinlo is somewhat like playing inside of a dollhouse in certain areas, with a good story, and some interesting puzzles to solve.”
- “If you can look past all that, there is a very beautiful game to enjoy with a nice little story overall.”
- “The story seems pretty lackluster.”
- “The first time this item is used in the story is absolutely useless; I just crouched and got by undetected.”
- “If there is one thing that slightly breaks the rhythm here, it is the puzzles - I would prefer to have more interaction in the game itself, instead of having to solve puzzles that aren't really related to the actual story.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Rinlo is criticized for being tedious and generic, particularly due to its frustrating stealth mechanics and uninspired puzzles, which detract from the otherwise appealing visual experience. While some players find the gameplay solid, the overwhelming sentiment is that it fails to match the game's aesthetic quality.
- “Rinlo has no shadow, so the only mechanic for sneaking is staying outside of vision cones and throwing grenades to distract enemies.”
- “Yes, I do wish the gameplay had been better to match just how lovely the world is here.”
- “I have little to say about the gameplay since I have experienced little of it, but so far it seems solid enough.”
- “Rinlo is a good looking VR adventure dragged down by tedious gameplay.”
- “But the worst part of the gameplay is those stealth sections.”
- “Those stealth sections are like an awful sneak mission in a non-stealth focused game, except that here they take about 1/4 of the whole gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals, character models, and unique art style, while others find them subpar compared to titles like Moss. Overall, the graphics are considered good for a third-person VR adventure platformer, though some aspects, such as slow character movement and boring puzzles, detract from the experience.
- “Good quality third-person VR adventure platformer with some good music, visuals, character models, and voice acting.”
- “The graphics, the music, the dialogue, the details in each room, the story, the dynamics of player intervention, the challenges, the puzzles—aww, I like everything about this game!”
- “Main character is moving extremely slow, graphics are subpar, puzzles are boring.”
- “Visuals are not on the same level as Moss, but still look pretty nice.”
- “The beauty of this game reminded me of Moss, although with a completely different type of art style.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating scenery, mood, and effective voice acting, complemented by a strong musical score that enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the controls to be frustrating, which slightly detracts from the immersive atmosphere.
- “After playing Moss, I was hooked on finding another third-person game with great scenery, moods, voice acting, and atmosphere.”
- “There is great music to set the scene and atmosphere, from quest music to inspiring moments.”
- “The atmosphere is very good, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with players noting its effectiveness in setting the scene during quests and inspiring moments. Overall, it contributes significantly to the immersive experience alongside the visuals and voice acting.
- “The graphics, the music, the dialogue, the details on each room, the story, the dynamics of player intervention, the challenges, the puzzles—aww, I like everything about this game!”
- “There is great music to set the scene and atmosphere, from quest music to inspiring moments.”
- “Good quality third-person VR adventure platformer with some good music, visuals, character models, and voice acting.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that Rinlo's visually appealing VR adventure is hindered by tedious gameplay, characterized by slow pacing and uninspired level design, making the grinding experience feel laborious.
- “Rinlo is a good-looking VR adventure dragged down by tedious gameplay.”
- “The level design is tedious and the pacing is very slow.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the game's visuals may not match the quality seen in trailers, it generally runs smoothly at around 120fps, though some users have reported occasional frame drops. Performance issues are minimal, especially on higher-end hardware like the 2080ti.
- “No performance issues, not that I expected any.”
- “The game runs smoothly and pretty solid around 120fps.”