Rising World

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"Rising World is an open-world, voxel-based sandbox game with fully destructible environments. Gather resources, build and create your own structures or cities, and survive in the wilderness, alone or with friends. The game features a randomly generated world, drivable boats, and over 200 building materials." Note: The game is currently undergoing an engine migration and may differ from the store page description. A preview of the new version is available in a beta branch.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,888 reviews

graphics223 positive mentions

grinding104 negative mentions

The building mechanics are incredibly detailed and allow for a high level of creativity.
The game offers a relaxing experience with beautiful graphics and immersive sound design.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates.

The game has been in early access for many years with slow development and limited content.
The survival mechanics are basic and lack challenge, making the gameplay feel repetitive.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to learn the game.

graphics
488 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users comparing them favorably to Minecraft, often describing them as "beautiful," "stunning," and "realistic." Players appreciate the improved visuals, especially with the transition to the Unity engine, which has enhanced the game's aesthetic appeal and overall immersion. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are generally good, there are still areas needing improvement, particularly in terms of optimization and certain visual glitches.
- “The graphics are beautiful, particularly the lighting, but not so elaborate that it would require a hardcore computer to run it.”
- “The graphics are fantastic and it doesn't even take up that much space!”
- “The graphics are amazing, I wish there was a timeline that gave us a little bit more to look forward to.”
- “Graphics are too simplistic, animations are terrible, crafting system is overly engineered, and the world looks very simplistic and lacks immersion.”
- “Graphics are extremely dated, engine is sluggish, and overall the game feels dull.”
- “The graphics just don’t suit the game and make the text, especially in the settings menu, almost unreadable.”
gameplay
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay of "Rising World" is characterized by its exceptional building mechanics, which allow for extensive creativity and customization, often praised as the best in the genre. However, many players note that the game lacks depth in survival mechanics and overall gameplay variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While the graphics and crafting systems are generally well-received, the game is still in early access, and some mechanics feel unrefined or incomplete, leaving room for improvement as development continues.
- “It's an old-fashioned and refreshing survival experience where it actually feels like you're contributing to survival just based on the mechanics and how the game goes about doing things.”
- “The best part of this game is the building mechanics; once you learn them, there is no limit on the creative builds you can accomplish.”
- “The gameplay is fairly easy to learn (even if you are not familiar with this genre) and the graphics look very good, especially in the new engine, but what really shines in Rising World is the building system.”
- “The game doesn't have much gameplay yet and progression can be rushed in 30 minutes, but the game looks great and runs surprisingly well even on lower spec PCs.”
- “The original game, which has been in development for many years, still lacks any real gameplay depth.”
- “After a couple of hours, the gameplay just gets repetitive and stale.”
grinding
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The reviews indicate that while the game offers enjoyable mechanics for building, farming, and resource gathering, many players find the grinding aspect to be tedious and time-consuming. Some appreciate the depth and rewards of the crafting system, while others feel that the resource requirements are excessive and detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a solid choice for fans of survival and sandbox genres, provided they are willing to engage in significant grinding for materials.
- “Material gathering and building aren't tedious, unlike some other survival games.”
- “It's not too grindy.”
- “Crafting is easily mastered and instant - no tedious timers to wait out.”
- “Terrain generation is terrible and it is a very grindy game.”
- “It is a very grindy game; you need to make sure you have plenty of stone, wood, and some ores to smelt to build whatever your imagination can throw at you.”
- “Even though it's still very grindy (like most survival games) and takes lots of time to build something or do anything for that matter, once you have built a house and gotten materials, there isn't really that much to keep you interested unless you just like building.”
stability
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches typical of early access titles. While some users experience significant issues, such as freezing and game-breaking glitches, others find the game runs smoothly with only minor hiccups. Overall, players acknowledge the presence of bugs but express hope for improvements as the game continues to develop.
- “Game play is very stable and I've run into no glitches so far.”
- “Hey, this is amazing! I thought my game would lag with all the grass, but it runs great!”
- “It's the best bug-free alpha game I have in my library, and I have quite a few.”
- “The game is so buggy that every time you die, if you get disconnected, when you come back, you have fallen through the world and lost all your items.”
- “Game has too many glitches; I was mining and fell into a black hole under the map and couldn't get my body. The admin said it happens a lot.”
- “To many game-breaking glitches. I understand it's in alpha, but if you're going to put it up for sale, at least make sure that the glitches won't ruin the gameplay.”
story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
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The game lacks a traditional story or structured objectives, functioning primarily as a sandbox crafting survival experience where players create their own narratives. While some players appreciate the freedom to explore and build without imposed goals, many express a desire for a more defined storyline, quests, or NPC interactions to enhance engagement and provide a sense of purpose. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative is seen as a significant drawback, with hopes for future updates to introduce more story elements.
- “This game has a lot of potential, and I like the fact that you can make up your own story as to what happened to the world and why you are the last living soul on Earth.”
- “There's still a lot to add, such as NPCs to interact with, or some sort of story/adventure mode.”
- “I love very open-ended games like this because it lets me do whatever I want to do, instead of the game pushing me to follow quests and complete goals.”
- “The one downside is there isn't a story really, but the amount of freedom to explore and build is great.”
- “What is missing so far is a reason to be there, some kind of backstory.”
- “There isn't a story - you just forage, hunt, mine, craft, explore, and survive in a huge open world.”
music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience of building and exploration. Many players appreciate the minimalist soundtrack, which complements the game's serene visuals and ambient sounds, creating a calming environment. While some users note a desire for a larger variety of tracks, the existing music is described as beautiful and fitting for the game's theme, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “You can just relax, enjoy the atmospheric music, and build and forage to your heart's content.”
- “All in all, it is a relaxing experience with simple but aesthetically pleasing graphics and a beautiful soundtrack.”
- “But... my favorite thing about this game is the music. It complements the game and the atmosphere so well.”
- “The music is very ambient and sporadic.”
- “While it has some flaws such as lack of background music and no water, the game is still in alpha and I very much recommend it.”
- “Birds chirp and bugs buzz but there is no music.”
optimization
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some players praise its smooth performance even on lower-end systems and commend the recent updates that improved playability, others criticize it for being poorly optimized, requiring high-end hardware to run effectively, and experiencing various performance issues. The game's transition from Java to Unity is seen as a potential avenue for future improvements, but many users express frustration with the current state of optimization.
- “The game runs smoothly, even on a not-so-strong notebook computer, and in comparison with other stuff I've been playing: highly detailed environment, light/shadow effects, reflections, high-res textures... I just love this performance.”
- “It is a game with a lot of potential, very well done, cool and optimized for 'weak' PCs.”
- “Most computers would have no problem maxing everything, very optimized!”
- “Gameplay is meh, performance even on high-end systems is meh. One big complaint is the absolute mediocre artwork; some of this stuff is very low on the quality totem pole, like the winter biome where the trees are some of the worst I've ever seen. Even after having the game for over 3 years now, it's dying as it doesn't have a lot of people playing it anymore, which is sad because it had potential. The updates are pathetic as well, always small things being added, nothing super major to simply milk the developers longer. I will never support anything this developer makes again.”
- “The optimization is not good; I have a GTX 1080 and it's very difficult to run.”
- “Pretty poorly optimized, so you need a decent gaming PC to run it at the lowest settings (keep that in mind before buying!).”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics, detailed sound design, and a dynamic weather system. Players appreciate the enchanting music and the variety of biomes, which contribute to a relaxing yet engaging environment, despite some critiques about the lack of enemies and content. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating atmosphere that encourages exploration and creativity.
- “The world itself is very beautiful, there are various biomes, varied wildlife and an atmospheric weather system.”
- “Another great attribute to the atmosphere of the game is the weather; things like fog and rain are deeply immersive and are amplified by the on-point sound design.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is enchanting.”
- “I'm not sure whether it's the overall atmosphere, or the strong resemblance to the art style of games from the mid 00's.”
- “The atmosphere - unlike many sandbox games which have monsters (i.e. Minecraft) there's not a lot there.”
- “There is a basic multiplayer mode with servers, and the animals in the game are really just there for atmosphere since you don't need to eat yet and they don't provide anything when killed.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as quirky and absurd, with players finding amusement in its unconventional mechanics and visuals, such as animals behaving oddly and the absurdity of survival scenarios. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to generate laughter through its imperfections and the hilarious interactions that arise when playing with friends. Overall, the humor is a blend of intentional comedy and the unintentional hilarity stemming from glitches and odd game elements.
- “You should play this game with friends, hilariousness ensues!”
- “I love it, it's funny !!”
- “I've fallen through the world a few times but that's okay,... it was pretty funny actually & I laughed!”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong replayability, particularly for an alpha title, with users noting its potential for enjoyment and infinite replay value typical of open-world sandbox games. Many players express satisfaction with its current state, suggesting it is already more playable than many competitors at the same development stage.
- “It does have pretty good replay value.”
- “So with given time it should become something enjoyable and replayable.”
- “Replayability: 2”
- “As with all other open-world sandbox games, there’s basically infinite replay value here.”
- “This game is still in alpha and already it has made more progress and is more playable than a lot of other games at the same stage.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mix of emotional experiences with the game, noting its heart-touching music that enhances late-night play. However, there are warnings about forming attachments to in-game items, as players may face significant setbacks, leading to frustration and a reluctance to revisit the game.
- “Very entertaining game with heart-touching music late at night especially :)”
- “Don't get emotionally attached to items in your inventory should you croak.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on monetization for this game are mixed; while some players appreciate that it doesn't feel like a cash grab, others perceive it as exploitative. Overall, the sentiment suggests that the game's value transcends its pricing strategy, with a focus on quality over profit.
- “Seems like a cash grab at this point.”
- “Any other game I would say wait for a sale, not this game; this is not a cash grab.”
- “Those games stick in our memories not because they made the most money or had the best advertisements.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for enhanced character development through the addition of diverse content such as shapes, equipment, and clothing. They suggest that implementing an RPG-like system and refining existing elements could significantly improve the overall experience.
- “If future updates remove the need for no-clip/fly mode, remove unrealistic furniture that doesn't belong in the game, introduce technology, and perhaps even implement an RPG-like system for character development, I think this game will be really great.”
- “I think the biggest challenge they face will be adding more content (shapes, blocks, equipment, clothing, character design, etc).”