Rule No. 2

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Rule No. 2 is a single player action game. It was developed by Walk Without Rhythm Games and was released on August 26, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rule No. 2" is an Arena Shooter FPS where players battle sexy enemy Waifus in fast-paced action, withdifficult gameplay, plenty of guns, and a wisecracking Waifu companion. The game offers a leaderboardfor competition, an image gallery, and aims to provide a power-trip experience. The goal is to honeyour skills and compete against others, all while enjoying the banner protagonist, Rule.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and artwork, showcasing significant improvements over its predecessor.
Gameplay is fast-paced and exhilarating, with new mechanics like the snap execution and improved weapon dynamics enhancing the experience.
The game offers a fun and engaging arcade shooter experience, especially for fans of the genre and those who appreciate the artistic flair.

The game suffers from optimization issues, including long load times and frequent crashes, particularly when changing resolution settings.
Many players have reported technical problems, such as a common black screen issue that prevents the game from launching or requires hard resets.
There is a lack of content compared to the first game, with fewer game modes and a feeling of repetitiveness after a short playtime.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received positive feedback for its engaging mechanics, such as the 10-second don't-get-hit timer and the snap mechanic, which heighten the stakes and add variety. While many players appreciate the improvements and dynamic feel compared to the first game, some note that the experience can become repetitive after a few hours, with certain gameplay elements feeling stale. Overall, the game offers a fun shooting experience with a variety of weapons and mechanics, though some technical hitches have been reported.
- “The gameplay is excellent too; the 10-second don't-get-hit timer increases the stakes massively, forcing you to play perfectly for that duration in order to keep progressing.”
- “Rule No. 2 has a lot more to offer players, with more mechanics—an interesting Thanos snap to finish off cubes, a dash to finish off idle enemies in stasis, and the ability to pick some of your favorite guns (God Stilettos are fun).”
- “They definitely improved from the first game; this feels very good and dynamic. Thanks for the dash and grenade buffs! The art and design of weapons is fantastic, and I like all the new mechanics.”
- “The issue is that the gameplay gets real stale real fast and you seemingly have seen most of what it has to offer in like 30 minutes.”
- “There are also some hitches during gameplay, which can be annoying.”
- “You can probably get a solid 2-6 hours of gameplay until it gets repetitive.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics and artwork have received praise for their significant improvements over the previous installment, showcasing a new art style and enhanced visual elements. However, players have expressed concerns about optimization issues, including long load times, crashes when adjusting resolution, and high resource demands that hinder performance. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, the game requires better optimization to fully realize its graphical potential.
- “The artwork is great, it's also why I tried the game.”
- “New art style very nice, gameplay is interesting.”
- “Graphics are heavily improved (much more of the good stuff is shown)”
- “Speaking of optimization, for the visuals the game has, it's kind of disappointing that the game maxes out my 1080ti just to push 120 fps.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game showcases impressive graphics and artistic improvements over its predecessor, but suffers from significant optimization issues, including long load times, crashes when adjusting resolution, and performance spikes. Users report that even high-end hardware struggles to maintain stable frame rates, indicating a need for better resource management and object loading optimization. Overall, while visually appealing, the game's performance leaves much to be desired.
- “The game is very good in graphics, arts, and additions compared to the previous one, but it needs more optimization. The first one works perfectly and opens very quickly; I even play it in ultra, but this one simply takes a long time and crashes or bugs occur when changing the resolution.”
- “+/- getting performance spikes that get me killed, but honestly that could just be my setup.”
- “Seems like possibly a lack of optimization in how objects are loaded in.”
- “Speaking of optimization, for the visuals the game has, it's kind of disappointing that the game maxes out my 1080ti just to push 120 fps.”
- “Getting performance spikes that get me killed, but honestly that could just be my old hardware.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its impactful rhythms and quality, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and complements the art style. While the soundtrack may be limited compared to the previous installment, the improved flow of combat and the contributions from artist blacktar are highlighted as standout features. Overall, the music is considered a vital and beloved aspect of the game.
- “Its like the first game but lite (not as colorful but that's good for seeing enemies incoming, only a few game modes and soundtracks) but the flow of combat feels better and the artist, blacktar, did a sick job!”
- “My favorite part of the game is the art and the music, this is the artistic heart of gold this game has going for it and I do hope more content is made to follow.”
- “Music hits me so hard”
- “It's like the first game but lite (not as colorful but that's good for seeing enemies incoming, only a few game modes and soundtracks) but the flow of combat feels better and the artist, blacktar, did a sick job!”
- “My favorite part of the game is the art and the music; this is the artistic heart of gold this game has going for it, and I do hope more content is made to follow.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting a persistent black screen issue that hinders loading and consumes excessive RAM, often leading to crashes or freezes. Despite attempts at troubleshooting, players have found no effective solutions, and there has been no patch released since 2022 to address these problems.
- “This game is straight up broken though with no patch in sight since 2022: there's a common black screen issue which prevents the game from loading and hogs all your RAM until your PC either crashes, freezes, or it miraculously loads after waiting nearly 15 minutes.”
- “All other troubleshooting has failed as well.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players feel that the game lacks sufficient content and modes, resulting in limited replayability. While some improvements have been made, the removal of certain features that previously enhanced replay value has left many users wanting more.
- “Just wish it had more content, to be honest. There's only two modes and not much replay value unless you're trying to max your score.”
- “It improves on the first game substantially but also removed several elements that added replayability.”
- “The lack of diverse modes really limits the replayability; it feels like there's not much incentive to come back after a few plays.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as cold and mission-driven, suggesting a focus on a detached or serious narrative that may lack emotional warmth or depth.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strong "ecchi" vibe, which many users find appealing and enjoyable.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game attempts to incorporate humor, excessive language is seen as a detriment, detracting from the overall comedic effect.