Ruine
- May 16, 2019
- NihilNode
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamRuine is a 2D dungeon crawler that scratches the classic fantasy RPG itch. Fight creatures to level up. Delve into the darkest corners of derelict ruins in search of treasure and gear. But to keep what you find, you must first make it out "alive." Using the term loosely. StoryThe rules of nature have become rather twisted, you see. Long ago, the kingdom entered an age of darkness and de…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has great potential with a solid gameplay loop that encourages experimentation with different builds.
- The art style, music, and visuals are well-polished and contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- The developer is responsive to suggestions and is expected to add more content in the future.
- The game feels abandoned, with the last update occurring three years ago and limited content available.
- Combat lacks depth, and level design in ruins is basic, leading to a short overall gameplay experience.
- Players can complete the game in under an hour, which may leave them wanting more content and challenges.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their engaging art style, detailed visuals, and smooth animations, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the intuitive menus, indicating a strong commitment from the developers to create an immersive environment. The combination of appealing visuals and music contributes to a captivating gameplay experience.
“The game is really enjoyable with good gameplay mechanics and nice little graphical details you notice along the way.”
“I think the attention to detail when it comes to feel, visuals, and sound shows that the developers care about the game, and I'm sure we'll get some great content down the line.”
“The graphics are in a bit style: monster, animations, etc.”
“The art style, world, and characters are making me eager to see more from this game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a solid loop that encourages experimentation with various builds, complemented by enjoyable mechanics and appealing graphical details. However, some players feel that the experience can become limited after a few hours, as they may exhaust available content and face a lack of additional challenges. Overall, it is considered a fun game despite these concerns.
“There's a solid gameplay loop that'll keep you experimenting with different builds throughout different playthroughs.”
“The game is really enjoyable with good gameplay mechanics and nice little graphical details you notice along the way.”
“It's a really fun game overall, although after about an hour and a half of gameplay, I got all the items I needed to beat the boss and couldn't find anything else to do afterwards.”
“Really fun game, although after about an hour and a half of gameplay, I got all the items I needed to beat the boss and couldn't find anything to do afterwards. I don't think it has another boss yet, but it's a really fun game overall.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after a while, and the lack of variety in missions makes it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating at times.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its wonderful quality, complementing the impressive visuals. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive and responsive menus, which enhance the overall experience.
“The music and visuals are wonderful.”
“The visuals and music are great; the menus are intuitive and responsive.”
