Riptide

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Riptide is a single player simulation game. It was developed by 3z Studios and was released on May 2, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive visuals and stellar lighting, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
Ship customization allows players to tailor their battleship to their preferred playstyle, adding depth to the gameplay.
It's a fun and lighthearted mashup of naval and outer-space combat, with enjoyable dialogue and a cast of characters.

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, detracting from the overall experience.
The campaign is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in gameplay.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a shift from its original pasta theme to an in-space shooter with ship customization, complemented by enjoyable voice acting and solid world-building. However, some players noted a typo in the mission description and a jarring difficulty spike following a loud sound effect during gameplay.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the aiming mechanics as poor, while others find it to be typical of a sci-fi spaceship action game, meeting standard expectations.
- “Horrible aiming mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is kind of eh.”
- “Gameplay is everything you'd expect from a sci-fi spaceship action game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for its bloated performance, suggesting that either the recommended specifications are misleading or the game itself requires better optimization. However, some players report that it runs adequately on lower-end systems.
- “The game runs smoothly even on my modest rig, suggesting that the recommended specs could be more accurate.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game performed on lower-end hardware, indicating great optimization.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it manages to deliver a smooth experience without requiring high-end specifications.”
- “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).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their strong visuals and appealing aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting the neat art style as a standout feature. Overall, the artistic design contributes significantly to the game's charm.
- “The visuals and aesthetics are the strength of this game.”
- “The art style and concept are impressive.”
- “I love the art style as well!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported issues with audio, specifically that the music and sound design experience crackling or popping when transitioning between scenes. A suggested workaround is to implement a singleton object, such as a game manager, to maintain continuous music playback across scenes.
- “The audio (both music and sound design) crackles and pops when it cuts out.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a sense of disillusionment with the gaming industry, highlighting a longing for genuine experiences outside of mainstream studios. This sentiment reflects a desire for emotional authenticity and a connection to real-life enjoyment, contrasting with the perceived monotony of major game productions.