Riptale

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"Riptale is a single-player platformer roguelike game with stunning game mechanics and a good soundtrack. Players collect gems to execute powerful attacks and must carefully plan their combos to defeat enemies like dragons and mystical cultists. Gamepad support enhances the experience, allowing for precise control over attacks and devastating combos."

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Single-Player

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

music36 positive mentions

The combat system is fast-paced and satisfying, allowing for impressive combo chains and a visceral experience with each kill.
The game's minimalist black-and-white aesthetic, accented by red, creates a striking visual style that enhances gameplay readability.
The soundtrack is engaging and complements the action, although it can become repetitive over time.

The game suffers from frustrating design flaws, such as unpredictable lock-on mechanics and auto-jump that can lead to unfair deaths.
There is a lack of content variety, with limited enemy types and repetitive gameplay that can feel shallow over extended play sessions.
The random generation of levels can lead to frustrating experiences, including blind jumps and poorly placed enemies that detract from the overall enjoyment.

music
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
42%
13%
The music in the game is characterized by an upbeat chiptune soundtrack that initially captivates players with its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man and Castlevania. However, many reviewers note that the limited selection of tracks leads to repetitiveness, making the music feel annoying after extended play. Despite this, some players appreciate the energetic vibe it brings to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, and the option to turn off the music is a welcomed feature.
- “The chiptune soundtrack is all kinds of upbeat and catchy, up there with the iconic Megaman soundtracks but not quite as radical on the compositions.”
- “One of the best games I have played this year, a breath of fresh air with an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is uptempo and upbeat and will have your adrenaline pumping as you slay the dragons and their minions and strive for survival.”
- “Most of the music that anyone will hear is the area themes and the boss theme; the others take up such a minute amount of time that they are barely worth mentioning.”
- “Though, with that said, it also gets very repetitive to listen to the same three songs on repeat, interspersed with the boss track, and if you are good, the fourth area theme.”
- “The soundtrack suits the game well, but is repetitive and annoying after a while.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
53%
4%
The gameplay of Riptale is characterized by its fast-paced, satisfying combat mechanics centered around a slash-and-dash system, which can be both exhilarating and punishing. While players appreciate the engaging combo system and smooth movement, some express frustration with balance issues and occasional imprecision in attack mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for fans of rogue-like action platformers, despite its simplicity and some room for improvement in gameplay variety and mechanics.
- “You can't imagine how a simple slash & dash mechanic along with cool flow movement can make people play this game for hours.”
- “The gameplay is intense, fast, and fun.”
- “With mechanics this good, Riptale can pull you in for some immensely satisfying combo kills and keep you for the boss fights.”
- “The battle mechanics are very basic and there is nothing that could be done by the player to make fighting more exciting.”
- “It's not so well balanced; you may need to retry multiple bosses for multiple runs to be able to get their patterns, and sometimes the mechanic of attacking is just wonky and doesn't work as you would like it to.”
- “After the first run, I unlocked basically nothing more; every unlockable was just cosmetic, nothing gameplay-wise.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The graphics of *iRiptale* are characterized by a striking black, white, and red aesthetic that many players find visually appealing, reminiscent of other indie titles like *Downwell*. While the minimalist art style and smooth animations enhance the gameplay experience, some users note that the high contrast can occasionally make it difficult to distinguish between enemies and the background. Overall, the visuals are praised for their stylishness, though some players suggest that the simplicity may lead to repetitiveness.
- “One of the first things to pique my interest in [i]riptale[/i] is its striking visuals.”
- “I really like the black and white artwork of the game, as well as the splashing red blood when you kill an enemy.”
- “The graphics are simple but the animations are good and the high contrast style is striking.”
- “Sometimes the enemies can hit you just as you're falling down to a new room, and the black and white color palette - while aesthetically strong - can sometimes make it hard for the player to see what part of the scenery is background and what is a stationary snake ready to kill you.”
- “Secondly, the antialiasing on the homing attack looks incredibly out of place compared to the rest of the tricolor graphics.”
- “Due to the other flaws and pretty simple graphics, I suggest waiting for a 50% discount before grabbing the game; it gave me about 2 hours of good gameplay, but I doubt I’d return to it later.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's story is minimal and largely optional, with only one mandatory dialogue and worldbuilding conveyed through skippable notes. Players assume the role of a ronin-like samurai tasked with defeating dragons in a dungeon, but the narrative lacks depth and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. While some hints of role-playing elements exist, they appear to have been underdeveloped, leaving a sense of missed potential.
- “In terms of story, you play as a ronin-like samurai on his way to attack an opposing force mainly consisting of dragons of different sizes and abilities inside a dungeon while wielding nothing but his sword.”
- “It had similar challenges and books with a humorous tone telling the backstory.”
- “You venture forth on a mission to kill as many dragons and their servants as possible.”
- “The story is optional; there is only one mandatory dialogue.”
- “Worldbuilding and backstory are all handled with notes found in libraries or at the end of a section; you can skip all of them.”
- “There isn't really an in-depth story as such.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Riptale offers exceptional replayability due to its procedurally generated levels and a wide variety of gem and attack combinations, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique. The high difficulty level adds to the challenge, making even boss fights engaging and rewarding. Overall, players find it to be a great value for the price, with an enjoyable soundtrack enhancing the experience.
- “Riptale has near-infinite replayability as the levels are procedurally generated and there are plenty of different gem/attack combos for you to discover. The high difficulty ensures that even just defeating a boss will be a challenge in itself.”
- “This game is a steal at the current price point because there's tons of replayability, the soundtrack is amazing, and it's just incredibly fun.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not clearly articulated in the provided text, as it focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or impact. Further context is needed to assess the emotional depth or resonance of the game.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a strong and appealing aspect that enhances their overall experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, ensuring smooth performance on a wide range of hardware configurations.
- “The game is well optimized and will run smoothly on most machines.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game stems from its enjoyable gameplay, which makes dying and restarting feel less frustrating and more entertaining. The lighthearted approach to failure contributes to an overall fun experience.
- “The funny thing about the game is that the gameplay is so much fun that even when you die and have to start over, it's not a big deal - because it's just so much fun.”

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18h Median play time

18h Average play time

18-18h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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