Rule No. 1

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 190 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Rule No. 1 Game Cover
Starting at $3.99Buy now
Get on Steam

"Rule No.1" is a fast-paced Arena-FPS with Rogue-Lite elements, where you play as the sharp-witted and seductive heroine, Rule, in her quest to defeat hordes of metal-bastards and their monster allies. The game boasts a Geometry Wars-style shooting experience, with the added challenge of increasing difficulty and randomized levels. With its humorous tone and exhilarating gameplay, "Rule No.1" aims to provide an unforgettable warm-up experience for players.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

92%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
music37 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of game modes and unlockable artwork.
  • Great voice acting and humorous one-liners that add personality to the game.
  • Smooth controls and fast-paced action make it a good warm-up for FPS enthusiasts.
  • Lack of audio cues for enemies can lead to frustrating deaths from unseen attacks.
  • Some design choices, like automatic weapon cycling and limited HUD information, detract from the overall experience.
  • The game can feel repetitive and lacks significant content or progression beyond the initial waves.
  • music55 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrant and engaging soundtrack, which complements the colorful visuals and fast-paced gameplay. Players appreciate the variety of tunes, with many describing the soundtrack as fun, well-produced, and a significant enhancement to the overall experience. However, some users noted limitations in the music selection and issues with in-game audio features, suggesting room for improvement.

    • “The soundtrack is a good complement to the fast-paced gameplay as well.”
    • “First off, the soundtrack is simply awesome; turning on the music makes everything better.”
    • “The music is great, and from my perspective as a music producer, it is well-produced as well.”
    • “There is background music, footsteps, gun sounds, and one-liners, but there is no enemy audio besides death and hit sounds.”
    • “A great score-hunting game that I will play a lot more, but I really want to be able to see what I select and want to hear that music!”
    • “A personal suggestion to the devs - keep music selection going through the main menu and actual combat.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple yet addictive, featuring a fast-paced horde mode that keeps players engaged with its smooth mechanics and satisfying gunplay. While the vibrant visuals and music enhance the experience, some players suggest improvements like unique weapon abilities and clearer controls to diversify strategies. Overall, the game offers a fun and frantic gameplay loop that encourages repeated play, despite minor clarity issues.

    • “Really good and flow-inducing gameplay with some fun artwork, music, and visual design.”
    • “Very good gameplay, satisfying gunplay, and good, semi-tactical positioning was incentivized to compete with the enemies and climb the levels.”
    • “The gameplay keeps you constantly on edge and in a panic, leaving you seconds of reaction time to make your play as you keep dashing, dodging, and shooting your way through each wave.”
    • “The gameplay lacks some seriously needed clarity in a few different key areas.”
    • “My only gripe is that sprinting is not the default speed, or at least not an option to have on automatically. I feel that the game would improve majorly from this small change and have gameplay akin to modern Doom, if not even better.”
    • “The gameplay is simplistic, frenetic, and doesn't want for much despite being in early release.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork, charming style, and engaging visual design, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the fun and personality infused in the visuals, alongside a satisfying soundtrack, although some note that the in-game graphics can appear pixelated and reminiscent of older styles. Overall, the combination of appealing art and smooth gameplay enhances the game's appeal, with additional unlockable artwork being a desired feature.

    • “Very good artwork and style that is always a plus in a game, and the soundtrack is fun to listen to.”
    • “The visuals and music are really cool, and the main character's dialogues are full of personality, making it a fun game to boot up.”
    • “Fun, fast-paced, almost first-person bullet hell action with a charming graphical style, and some nice little voice lines thrown in upon doing things like picking up a weapon, killing an enemy, or even just going back to the menus or quitting the game.”
    • “- in-game graphics are pixelated, basic, and old school.”
    • “Although I'm not sure why there are graphics settings lower than 'ultra.' If your PC was made in the last 20 years, you can run this on max settings.”
    • “I have 11,000 points in it, and am not one to shy away from a hentai game on Steam, but this is the first ever game where I haven't even bothered to look at the artworks.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging references, cheeky one-liners, and entertaining voice acting, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the funny dialogue and character quips that enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for those looking to unwind. Overall, the humor effectively complements the action, adding an extra layer of fun to the arcade shooter experience.

    • “Fun game, interesting and funny references to keep you engaged for a while if you just want an arcade shooter to turn your brain off for a while.”
    • “The music is perfect for the setting, and the quips the girl throws out as you play are actually funny and entertaining.”
    • “It's got interesting music, quite intense combat and a protagonist that has some rather funny and cheeky one-liners.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and performance drops to 1 fps during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express frustration with the need to restart the game to resolve these bugs, indicating that stability is a major concern.

    • “I would love to play this game to chill, but not when it freezes and gets stuck at 1 FPS every time you shoot.”
    • “I did notice some improvement, but then it freezes again, and I'm not going to restart the game every time, so that's too bad.”
    • “The only downside is that the game is rather buggy at the moment.”
  • story3 mentions

    Users express a desire for a dedicated story mode to provide deeper character backgrounds and enhance the overall narrative experience. They hope for future content that could expand on the game's story elements.

    • “I would like to see this game have a story mode so we can get more background on the characters. I'm hoping more content will be made in the future.”
    • “I would like to see this game have a story mode so we can get more background on the characters. I hope more content will be made in the future.”
    • “The only thing I would improve in this game, besides the possible story mode, would be having some cues for the zombies and other objects in the game.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that introducing a mode with random enemy waves could enhance replayability, but the absence of audio detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of detachment and unfairness that may ultimately hinder players' desire to replay the game.

    • “A mode with random enemy waves could also increase replayability!”
    • “The lack of audio also makes you feel detached from the combat, and the sense of unfairness it creates will probably be what kills its replayability.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development is praised for its cool and engaging design, which enhances the overall appeal and immersion of the game.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The backstories and personal growth of the characters add so much depth to the overall narrative.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is praised for its energetic performance, with users expressing a strong desire for more content, particularly featuring the character Rule in her own campaign.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game unsatisfying due to the excessive damage resistance of enemies and objects, which detracts from the enjoyment of gun-play.

    • “Nothing wrong with the weapons, but the amount of damage the cubes and other objects take makes the gunplay feel unsatisfying and grindy.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Rule No. 1

Videos

Similar Games