Ruin Raiders
- October 14, 2021
- OverPowered Team
Get on SteamRuin Raiders is a turn-based tactical rogulike where you lead squads to explore an ever-shifting, ancient civilization filled with demon-infested ruins and bosses. With procedurally generated levels, the game offers high replayability and a wide variety of unique weapons, grenades, and accessories to loot, craft, and equip. Tactical combat challenges you to manage military squads in challenging ground battles, making every decision count in this no-return journey.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging turn-based roguelike with a unique animal-based character system and interesting lore.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards strategic thinking and offers a variety of upgrades and customization options.
- Visually appealing with smooth controls, providing a fun and entertaining experience for both new and experienced players.
- Game can feel repetitive and grindy, with limited enemy variety and a lack of meaningful progression.
- Bugs and control issues, particularly with menu navigation and combat mechanics, can lead to frustrating experiences.
- Short playtime and easy difficulty may leave players feeling unsatisfied after just a few runs.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it unengaging and overly grindy, while others appreciate the polished mechanics and rewarding challenges. The exploration and strategic battles are generally well-received, though issues with the menu system detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor and tactical gameplay, but may not appeal to everyone.
“I do enjoy the general gameplay loop of exploring generated dungeons and fighting XCOM-esque strategy battles, but I can't really recommend the game at the moment as the menu system is broken.”
“Gameplay feels tough but rewarding, and dialogues are kind of funny.”
“Everything looks really nice and the gameplay feels polished and well-balanced.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, with many feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. The crafting system simplifies gameplay, leaving grinding for money as the primary challenge, which lacks sufficient incentive for extended play beyond achieving 100%. Overall, the grind is seen as a major drawback that may lead to player fatigue.
“Basically, very grindy with no incentive to play more than one full run unless you really want the 100%.”
“Having only played three hours, I can feel this game is too grindy and I will probably get tired of it before I 'finish' it.”
“So basic... and tedious.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that the dialogues are amusing and the tactical roguelike elements are complemented by numerous references and funny moments. Overall, it delivers a satisfying blend of challenge and humor.
“Gameplay feels tough but rewarding, and the dialogues are quite funny.”
“I have been playing for about two and a half hours and it is just what I expected: a very funny tactical roguelike, with a lot of references and humor.”
“I've been playing for about two and a half hours and it is exactly what I expected: a quite funny tactical roguelike, with plenty of nods and humor.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style and beautiful aesthetics, contributing to an overall smooth gameplay experience.
“Its art style is unique and distinct, which is a definite plus.”
“The aesthetics are beautiful, and the controls feel smooth.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's challenging nature and charming setup, noting that these elements contribute to its high replayability, making each playthrough intense and engaging.
“Really challenging game, charming setup, and lots of replayability.”
“It gets very intense, and it has great replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some bugs and is shorter than expected, with players able to complete it in just a few runs. However, it remains enjoyable, particularly for those who appreciate a challenge similar to that of "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle."
“It's a little buggy sometimes, and it's definitely a lot shorter than I thought it would be (I was able to beat the whole game on my 3rd run), but it's pretty enjoyable if you like something that's on par with Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle in terms of difficulty.”
