Riptide

About

"Riptide" is a naval combat game where you outfit your ship with customizable weaponry and components to prepare for battle against a well-established enemy force. As a newly promoted captain, you lead a special operation with the potential to turn the tide of the revolution, proving there's still hope for an end to the war. Experience intense space combat, strategize with ship components, and navigate a thrilling narrative in this unique battlecruiser experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features great visuals and aesthetics, with stellar lighting and a fun art style.
It's a short and entertaining experience that allows for ship customization and has enjoyable combat mechanics.
The voice acting and character dialogue add a lighthearted touch, making the game feel engaging and thematically consistent.

The controls are inconsistent and can be frustrating, with issues in keybinding and ship maneuverability.
The game suffers from poor sound mixing and voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
It's incredibly short, with limited content and a lack of optimization, leading to performance issues.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The game's story features a shift from its original pasta theme to an engaging space shooter narrative, complete with ship customization and voice acting that enhances the experience. Players appreciated the world-building elements, although some noted minor issues like typos in mission descriptions and abrupt difficulty spikes. Overall, the voice acting and mission variety contributed positively to the storytelling aspect.
- “I really enjoyed the voice acting and that the story included a good bit of world building.”
- “Not only did they ditch the theme of pasta, they also made it an in-space shooter with ship customization, voice acting, and a couple of cute missions.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the aiming mechanics as poor, while others find it to be typical of a sci-fi spaceship action game. Overall, it seems to deliver a standard experience, but with notable flaws in precision.
- “Horrible aiming mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is kind of eh.”
- “Gameplay is everything you'd expect from a sci-fi spaceship action game.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their strong visuals and appealing art style, which many players find to be a standout feature. The unique aesthetic and creative design contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “The visuals and aesthetics are the strength of this game.”
- “The art style and the concept are impressive.”
- “I absolutely love the art style!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users have reported issues with the music and sound design, specifically noting crackling and popping sounds when audio cuts out. A suggested solution is to implement a singleton object, such as a game manager, to maintain continuous music playback across different scenes.
- “The audio (both music and sound design) crackles and pops when it cuts out.”
- “To fix this for music, try playing music on a singleton object that goes between scenes like a game manager.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to bloated performance issues. Users suggest that either the recommended system specifications are inaccurate or that the game requires better optimization, although some players report it runs adequately on lower-end hardware.
- “Bloated performance with no optimization.”
- “Either the recommended specs need to be more accurate or this game needs better optimization (probably the former because it ran fine on my modest rig).”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the reviews reflects a sense of disillusionment with the gaming industry, as users express a longing for genuine experiences outside of mainstream studios. This sentiment highlights a desire for authenticity and connection, contrasting with the perceived monotony of major game development.