Ruggnar

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Ruggnar is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sword N' Wands and was released on June 23, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Ruggnar is a platformer without enemies, but many traps are hidden in the darkness. Help Ruggnar explore gloomy places with his bag and a few candles as his sole equipment.

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Single-Player

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and well-done level design, showcasing the effort of a solo developer.
Voice acting and dialogue are well-written, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
The gameplay loop, while simple, can be fun and engaging, especially for fans of exploration and platforming.

The game suffers from poor visibility and lack of differentiation between objects and the background, leading to frustrating gameplay.
There is a lack of difficulty and variety in traps, which can result in boredom over time.
The game feels short and may not receive further development or content updates, making it hard to recommend at full price.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay involves navigating dark levels, avoiding traps, and collecting gold coins to reach the exit quickly. However, players have noted that the lack of challenge and variety in traps can lead to boredom over time.
- “The gameplay loop involves traversing dark levels, avoiding traps, and collecting gold coins to reach the exit as quickly as possible.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its challenging mechanics and strategic elements.”
- “The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to navigate through the intricate levels.”
- “I came into the game excited, but the lack of difficulty and lack of variety in traps ended up in me getting bored of the gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay loop goes around traversing really dark levels, avoiding traps and collecting gold coins to get to the exit as fast as possible.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics are described as charming, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some users noted the presence of graphical artifacts. Despite these issues, the game's visual appeal is complemented by an interesting story and a humorous main character. However, the game's short length may detract from its overall impact.
- “The graphics are charming, the story is interesting, and the main character is funny.”
- “There are some graphical artifacts that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the main character's comedic personality, which adds to the overall charm of the graphics and the intrigue of the story.
- “The graphics are charming, the story is interesting, and the main character is hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is engaging and features a humorous main character, contributing to an overall interesting narrative experience.
- “The graphics are charming, the story is interesting, and the main character is funny.”