Rune Coliseum

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Rune Coliseum is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Rafale Software and was released on September 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Rune Coliseum," an action-packed gladiator battle simulator, engage in strategic combat using a unique turn-based system. Choose from various characters, each with unique skills, and experiment with equipment for customized playstyles. Combine moves and magic runes to create powerful skills, turning the tide of battle in your favor.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging take on the deckbuilding genre, combining elements of strategy and action in a gladiatorial setting.
Despite its rough edges, the gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of characters and mechanics that encourage experimentation and replayability.
The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, showing promise for future updates and enhancements.

The game suffers from poor translations and unclear tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics and card functions.
Balancing issues exist, with some characters and cards being overpowered while others feel useless, leading to a lack of variety in effective strategies.
Technical problems, including performance issues and UI clunkiness, detract from the overall experience and can frustrate players.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its originality and fun mechanics, particularly its unique card queue system reminiscent of "Slay the Spire." However, many players find the translation and explanations of mechanics lacking, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding certain features. Despite these issues, the game shows great potential and is recommended for fans of the genre.
- “Amazing game that adds original mechanics to the Slay the Spire formula.”
- “The fights, the animations, the mechanics are really good.”
- “The mechanics are very simple at first but get deeper the more you advance, in a pretty good pacing too.”
- “Yes, there are some in-depth codexes available, but I shouldn't need to go digging in there for basic mechanics of how things like dodges work, or why the damage numbers of attacks fluctuate so much.”
- “- Hard time understanding the mechanics (partly because of the terrible English, partly because the tutorial explains only the very basics).”
- “Translation needs a lot of work since it's a hot mess — one thing has two to three different translations, and that muddies up the gameplay and overall understanding of mechanics.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their simplicity and effectiveness, with many users appreciating the artwork and combat visuals that evoke a nostalgic vibe. While some noted minor issues like spelling mistakes and clarity in mechanics, the overall art style and game direction received positive feedback, although the arena cheers text was seen as a distraction from the visuals.
- “Hi, I rarely do reviews, but this game got me hooked. With the artwork and all the effects, I really love the vibe.”
- “Feels like childhood, but with better graphics.”
- “Graphics are great.”
- “The arena cheers text can be removed - it takes away some of the visuals instead of enhancing it.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability has seen significant improvements since its initial release, with developers actively working to address bugs and enhance performance. However, users still report ongoing issues, including bugs, confusing rules, and subpar tutorials, which can detract from the experience. Despite these challenges, many players find the game enjoyable and appreciate the developers' commitment to updates.
- “Confusing rules, terrible tutorials, buggy programming (freezes on a top-notch system).”
- “Even though the game is still buggy and not perfect, nevertheless it is a fun game and the developers are doing their best to fix bugs and keep updating the game.”
- “Bit of a buggy mess and the translations/UI is fairly obscene, but I'm having quite a bit of fun.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players enjoying the experience despite encountering bugs and performance issues. While overall performance is generally steady, there are noticeable hitches during loading screens and when navigating menus.
- “I spent 10 hours in my first sitting of the game, and I enjoyed myself despite bugs and performance issues.”
- “Performance is steady, except on loading; it tends to hitch for a few seconds on any new screen or when clicking buttons out of battle.”
- “Performance is steady, except during loading; it tends to hitch for a few seconds on any new screen or when clicking buttons out of battle.”
- “Performance issues.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable, with some players finding it lackluster but not bothersome, often opting to play their own music instead. The background music is described as acceptable, serving its purpose without standing out.
- “The music is a bit meh, but I don't really mind.”
- “I play my own music and zone out while stomping mobs.”
- “The background music is fine.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly praised for its replayability, attributed to its excellent combat flow and roguelike elements, which provide significant depth and enjoyment even after players have unlocked all content. Overall, it offers a ton of fun and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Love it, the combat flow is excellent and being a roguelike makes it very replayable.”
- “Lots of depth and great replayability.”
- “All in all, it's a ton of fun and has tons of replay value even after unlocking everything.”