Rune Gate

About

Rune Gate is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Devwind and was released on June 6, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rune Gate" is a deck-building roguelite where you, as the commander, assemble a team of champions to defend against enemies from the breached Rune Gate. Customize your cards with elemental runes, determining their power and utility, with nearly 200 unique runes available to acquire. Lead your party through various encounters, crafting a unique strategy with each run.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers extensive customization options for cards and champions, allowing for a unique gameplay experience.
It has high replayability due to various upgrade combinations and challenges in each run.
The developer is responsive to feedback, and the game shows potential for improvement and depth.

The game suffers from an overwhelming information dump that can confuse new players.
Some mechanics feel disjointed and unbalanced, leading to a messy gameplay experience.
Runs can be excessively long and repetitive, which may detract from overall enjoyment.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique and interesting mechanics that offer depth and replayability, while others criticize the overall execution, describing it as a disjointed and chaotic mix that fails to integrate well. Despite these issues, some users still found enjoyment in the game, noting that they had fun for many hours.
- “Interesting mechanics, seems promising so far.”
- “Still had over 50 hours of fun for little money, because the gameplay is unique, so worth it.”
- “The gameplay feels like it's all over the place.”
- “It's perfectly fine to add a lot of different mechanics; it's even needed in order to reach a nice depth and replayability, but the current mechanics don't play well with each other, so it just feels like a messy patchwork.”
- “It's perfectly fine to add a lot of different mechanics; it's even needed in order to reach a nice depth and replayability, but the current mechanics don't play well with each other, so it just feels like a messy patchwork.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with users suggesting that there is room for improvement. Overall, many feel that the visual quality does not fully meet expectations.
- “Graphics could potentially be better.”
- “Graphics could potentially be better.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the game attempts to enhance replayability through a variety of mechanics, the lack of cohesion among these elements results in a disjointed experience, ultimately diminishing its replay value.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The music in the game is characterized as comfortable and simple, providing a low-key backdrop that enhances the gameplay without being overly challenging or distracting.
- “The comfy music creates a low-key atmosphere that's simple and not too hard on the ears.”
- “The music has a relaxing vibe, making it easy to enjoy without being overwhelming.”
- “The soundtrack is perfectly balanced, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music is too simple and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive.”
- “The soundtrack is low-energy and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “The music grind is easy and not challenging, which makes it feel dull.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the potential for diverse character development and team composition, suggesting that these elements could enhance gameplay and create a more engaging experience.
- “I see potential for an interesting variety of character development, team composition, and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”