Risky Rescue

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Risky Rescue is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Digital Melody and was released on February 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Risky Rescue" is a challenging platformer game where you play as a skilled rescue worker. Your mission is to navigate through dangerous environments, save trapped victims, and avoid various hazards. With its tight controls and numerous levels, this game offers a gripping rescue experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Risky Rescue offers a simple and fun gameplay experience with multiple modes, including a campaign of 50 levels, endless mode, and multiplayer options.
The game features cute graphics and a straightforward control scheme, making it easy to pick up and play, especially for short gaming sessions.
At its low price point, Risky Rescue provides decent entertainment value, especially for those looking for a casual game to enjoy with friends.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with many players finding the experience lacks depth and variety after a short time.
The forced multiplayer aspect can be frustrating, as players are often required to compete against bots or other players, limiting solo play options.
Controls can be awkward and unresponsive at times, leading to a frustrating experience, especially when trying to achieve high scores or complete levels.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by quick reactions and strategic planning, but many players find it unsatisfying and lacking engagement due to issues like instadeath mechanics and poorly designed AI. While the core mechanics are simple and reminiscent of free games, some users appreciate the fun factor and variety of helicopters to unlock, suggesting that it offers decent value for its low price despite its limitations. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable for short sessions but not particularly fulfilling or innovative.
- “The essence of the gameplay is quick reactions and strategic planning, who to help and in what order.”
- “Gameplay is you using the left and right mouse buttons to steer your helicopter, rescue people, and land safely.”
- “Fun, short and cute game with interesting mechanics.”
- “The gameplay isn't fulfilling or worth a dollar/euro/pound, but it'll waste a few minutes.”
- “The gameplay is very simple and not particularly engaging.”
- “Not much content and gameplay mechanics, but what more do you expect from a 1 dollar game?”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The graphics of the game are described as simple yet enjoyable, featuring a cute art style that enhances the overall experience. While some users note that the visuals reflect the game's budget, they appreciate the clean design and find them to be the standout aspect of the game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the casual arcade feel, making it visually appealing despite its simplicity.
- “Fun casual arcade-style game with nice graphics and simple controls.”
- “Really cute graphics.”
- “The graphics for the game are as to be expected of a cheap game; the controls work fine and the game is very easy to understand.”
- “Graphics are not great; I don't know why, but the game itself is super!”
- “The simple and clean visuals look decent enough and are definitely the best part of the game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is generally considered to be decent but repetitive, with some players finding it relaxing while others quickly grow annoyed by its lack of variety. While the soundtrack is not offensive and can be enjoyed in short bursts, its limited tracks and repetitive nature may detract from the overall experience for longer play sessions.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Good soundtrack, something that you didn’t really mind and weren’t so annoyed you turned it off.”
- “The only music track it has is okay.”
- “Both the music and the sound effects are extremely repetitive and get annoying pretty quickly.”
- “Repetitive music.”
- “Music is extremely repetitive, though in most cases, you won't play for hours at a time.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it both funny and entertaining, making it a worthwhile experience. Its simplicity, combined with amusing gameplay, contributes to its appeal as a lighthearted arcade game. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements that enhance their enjoyment.
- “This game is funny and amazing!”
- “Hahaha, this game is so funny to play and worth it!”
- “Quite a funny arcade game where the only controls are left or right.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Risky Rescue" unfolds through 50 engaging levels that challenge players to think strategically rather than rely solely on quick reflexes. It emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, offering a meaningful moral while providing various gameplay modes, including single-player, endless, and multiplayer options. Players appreciate the balance of gameplay without overwhelming audio narratives.
- “Despite its apparent simplicity, Risky Rescue offers several modes: 50 story levels, an endless endurance test mode, and multiplayer to play with a friend (or a bot to complete 50 levels).”
- “The story levels do not require incredible reaction speed, but they will make you think a little.”
- “Despite its apparent simplicity, risky rescue offers several modes: 50 story levels, an endless endurance test mode, and multiplayer to play with a friend (or a bot to complete 50 levels).”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I prefer that to a game with too much audio story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that achieving 100% completion requires significant grinding, particularly in farming coins to purchase all helicopters, as completing main stages does not yield enough currency. Achievement hunters may find themselves investing additional hours to unlock all content, with some achievements being particularly grind-heavy.
- “If you're looking to 100% it, you'll spend the majority of your time farming coins to buy all the helicopters, as completing all the main stages gives nowhere near enough coins.”
- “Achievement hunters might have to spend a few more hours grinding to afford all the choppers.”
- “Some achievements are pretty grindy, like buying all of the helicopters.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a low-effort mobile port with in-app purchases and microtransactions, catering to players who are comfortable with this monetization model.
- “If you're looking for a low-effort mobile port that has in-app purchases and microtransactions, this is the game for you.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears during pivotal realizations about the stakes involved in the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be buggy, with specific issues related to compatibility with the Xbox 360 controller, indicating stability concerns that may affect gameplay.
- “The game is buggy and it does not seem to work well with my Xbox 360 controller, as someone else mentioned in their review.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”