Rise: The Vieneo Province
- February 4, 2020
- unistellar
- 222h median play time
Get on SteamRise is a persistent science fiction sandbox strategy MMO set on Vieneo, a moon orbiting an exoplanet. Use ground, air, and space vehicles to explore this vast open world of 100 million square kilometers in size! You are helping establish a living, breathing world with virtually no boundaries!
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience with a living economy, allowing players to buy land, create colonies, and engage in trading.
- It features realistic flight mechanics and a variety of activities, rewarding patience and persistence as players progress from taxi driving to managing their own colonies.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community, providing support and updates, which enhances the overall experience for dedicated players.
- The game has a steep learning curve and can be overwhelming for new players, with a lack of clear tutorials and guidance on mechanics.
- Many players report technical issues, such as poor driving mechanics, outdated graphics, and a confusing user interface that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- The player base is very small, making it difficult to engage in the multiplayer aspects of the game, which can lead to frustrating experiences like being soft-locked without assistance.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game offers a steep learning curve, requiring players to develop piloting skills and navigate a complex array of mechanics, which can be overwhelming for newcomers. While the driving and walking mechanics are criticized as poor, the game compensates with a vast open-world experience and intricate flight simulations that rival top-tier titles. Overall, it combines elements of flight simulation and MMO gameplay, providing a rich, immersive environment for those willing to invest time in mastering its systems.
“The game contains very technical and precise mechanics, with practice required to improve at any activity you want to exercise.”
“Now, that all said, what Rise does offer for those willing to stick with it is a massive open-world MMO with hardcore flight sim mechanics, alongside an immense variety of activities and features for a player to engage in, and the scale of the game is huge.”
“If I had to describe it in a single sentence, it would be this: take Microsoft Flight Simulator, mix in some Elite Dangerous, add in a healthy dose of MMO mechanics, and you'd have something which roughly resembles Rise.”
“The walking and driving mechanics are horrible.”
“To a new player, the vast array of mechanics and features contained within the game are overwhelming and largely hidden.”
“Now I must admit that car driving might not be very appealing, as the city seems empty without AI traffic, but it really works well for the immersion and also as a basic guide before you start to understand how the game mechanics work.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with some players finding them difficult to adjust to. Despite this, many users emphasize that the game's enjoyable mechanics and depth outweigh the visual shortcomings, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate its simulation aspects. Overall, while the aesthetic may not impress everyone, it does not detract significantly from the gameplay.
“The world itself has a beautiful aesthetic, though some players may find the graphics take time to get used to.”
“The graphics may look outdated, but it's not for the graphics itself that you play the game.”
“You can clearly see that I have at least 136 hours of playtime as of this review. This game has bad graphics, but it's just fun for someone who enjoys flying around. If you don't want to pay for the game, you don't have to; just download the demo version and try it for yourself. Also, don't worry about joysticks; I play this game on my keyboard and almost every day do orbital flights with no problems.”
“The graphics are so old that cars try to phase through the shallow amount of map that exists, causing it to sound like you're driving over more potholes than an inner-city road in Ohio.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly immersive, offering a realistic experience that spans from ground level to orbit, complete with real-world physics and flight mechanics. Players are captivated by the stunning visuals, such as the curvature of the moon and dynamic atmospheric changes, which enhance the overall simulation experience and set it apart from other titles in the genre.
“The game has some crazy simulations going on in the background when it comes to flying, the effects of atmospheric changes, orbital mechanics, flight mechanics, etc. Playing NMS or Elite seems like amateur hour compared to this stuff.”
“For example, the first time you peek through the clouds and rise up into the lower atmosphere and begin to see the actual curvature of the moon.”
“From the ground, through the clouds, to the upper atmosphere, and then farther out into orbit hundreds of kilometers from the surface, all of it is real-world scale, takes real-world flight times, and you are dealing with real-world physics, sights, and dangers the entire time.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, particularly in the tutorial, despite the game being in development for 13 years. Overall, players find the experience to be unstable and frustrating.
“The in-game tutorial is 'fine' for just learning how to drive a car and make some simple money, but it was very buggy for me.”
“The game has been in development for 13 years and still is a buggy mess.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story of the game is characterized by its unique blend of MMO elements, featuring taxi quests that add a layer of exploration and interaction, alongside a flight simulator component that enhances the immersive experience. However, the narrative depth may be limited, focusing more on gameplay mechanics than a traditional storyline.
“The story feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by repetitive quests and gameplay mechanics.”
“The narrative is disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players with little emotional investment in the story.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that the original soundtrack (OST) for the game has not yet been released, with the last update indicating it would be available soon, but it has been almost three months since that announcement.
“The last update was almost three months ago, and it mentioned that the original soundtrack would be released soon.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I was really disappointed with the quality of the music; it doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
