Rune Rebirth

Rune Rebirth is a single-player Role Playing Game with a good plot, engaging game mechanics, and pretty visuals. The game features quick time events to unleash powerful attacks with collected runes, allowing you to upgrade your power and challenge stronger monsters while exploring the mysterious runes world. Be prepared for some heavy grinding.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 492 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The gameplay is unique and engaging, with a fun rune matching combat system that keeps players entertained.
The game offers a rich lore and interesting mechanics, making it a deep and rewarding experience for players.
It's a free-to-play game that doesn't pressure players into spending money, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without a paywall.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, which can lead to lost progress and frustration for players.
The English translation is often poor, making it difficult to understand some aspects of the game and detracting from the overall experience.
The user interface is cluttered and visually unappealing, which can make navigation and reading text challenging.

gameplay
37 mentions
46 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its creativity and depth, featuring unique mechanics such as a rune matching system that adds strategic elements to combat. Players appreciate the fast-paced nature and the variety of challenges, noting that it stands out among typical mobile RPGs. While some interface elements received criticism, the overall experience is described as engaging and enjoyable, with many players expressing a strong attachment to the game.
- “The combat mechanics are different from most games but easy to understand.”
- “This game has unique gameplay among the sea of generic 'free-to-play' mobile RPGs.”
- “Gameplay is fun and there are always new challenges.”
- “I don't get it, the gameplay is just like another RPG, but it feels distinct and unique... reminds me of the Etrian Odyssey series!”
- “After a while playing, I'm finding game mechanics that I didn't imagine and I completely love them.”
- “Much fun, such involvement... jokes aside, it has refreshing gameplay, a lot of customization and keeps your thirst for stronger runes pumped.”
story
30 mentions
30 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its engaging and humorous elements, while others find it convoluted or difficult to follow due to language issues. Many appreciate the mythical themes and character interactions, but some express frustration with repetitive quests and a lack of clear progression. Overall, the narrative is seen as a decent backdrop to the gameplay, though improvements in clarity and quest design are suggested.
- “And I love the funny storylines and character answers.”
- “Involving storyline has me hooked.”
- “Great story and good leveling and upgrade system.”
- “I found the controls to be annoying, the plot to be unfollowable, and just generally did not have fun.”
- “The writer seems to think that if he uses large words, then the story will become profound. But his misuse of words makes the story painful to follow along.”
- “Story is weak.”
monetization
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
69 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as reasonable, with a one-time fee of 99 cents to remove ads, which many players find acceptable. However, some users express frustration over persistent ads even after payment and the overwhelming presence of in-app purchase menus. Overall, while the option to pay for an ad-free experience is appreciated, the implementation of ads and in-app purchases has drawn mixed reactions.
- “I bought the no ads option!”
- “I am always frustrated by 'free' games that default to an in-app purchase window the second they load.”
- “I tried to play this game, but after the tutorial, I was stuck navigating what felt like an endless array of in-app purchase menus.”
- “I tried to play this game but after the tutorial I was stuck navigating what felt like an endless array of in-app purchase menus.”
- “I am always insulted by 'free' games that default to an in-app purchase window the second it loads.”
- “Do you really must have ads with a pay remove option?”
graphics
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic and unique art style, while others find the visuals busy and difficult to navigate. Overall, many users enjoy the aesthetic and consider it a good fit for the gameplay, though there are calls for clearer and simpler designs.
- “The moment I saw the way the art style looked and the way the music sounded through headphones, I immediately fell absolutely in love with this game!”
- “Lovely aesthetic and some interesting enemy designs.”
- “Excellent action RPG, nice graphics, interesting story.”
- “This game won't win any awards for aesthetics but it brings back all the waves of nostalgia from old school RPG grinding, which is awesome.”
- “The graphics and interface are really busy.”
- “I understand you are going for atmosphere, but I'd really support some cleaner/simpler graphics.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as both nostalgic and rewarding, with many players appreciating the surprise drops and engaging battle mechanics that make the repetitive nature feel less tedious. However, some users find the grinding to be excessive and occasionally frustrating due to low drop rates and poor translations, though it is noted that players can progress without spending real money. Overall, while grinding is a significant part of the experience, it is often balanced by enjoyable gameplay elements.
- “Very grindy.”
- “Quite repetitive and grindy.”
- “Be prepared to do a lot of grinding to get anywhere but you don't have to pay to play.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the soundtrack. Reviewers noted that the music complements gameplay well, particularly during battles, and some even compared it favorably to other popular titles. Overall, the sound design is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The moment I saw the way the art style looked and the way the music sounded through headphones, I immediately fell absolutely in love with this game!”
- “It's an awesome game with wonderful music based on what you're doing and who you may or may not be fighting.”
- “It got a nice battle system, good battle music plus it is free.”
- “There's a very easy benchmark to see what kind of developer you're dealing with: how long does it take until you can turn off sounds and music?”
- “Spot-on sound and okay music.”
- “I like how you're using the exact same music as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The 7th Stand User.”
stability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a generally stable experience with the game, noting that it runs well on their devices. However, some users have encountered freezing issues after the recent patch 1.70, particularly during specific activities like mining. There is a suggestion for an open forum to facilitate communication about improvements and glitch reporting.
- “Runs great on my phone.”
- “Not hard to learn, and so far, no glitches.”
- “After the new patch set 1.70, the game freezes every time I try to mine.”
- “You should have an open forum link in the game where players can discuss improvements and report glitches.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing storylines and character interactions, which many players find entertaining. However, some users feel that the humor can occasionally miss the mark, leading to moments that are unintentionally awkward rather than funny. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor, though its effectiveness may vary for different players.
- “I love the funny storylines and character responses.”
- “It's a hilarious game!”
- “It's embarrassing how hard I try not to laugh.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging story and unique concepts, such as betrayal, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users suggest that cleaner and simpler graphics could further improve the atmospheric quality.
- “I love the atmosphere and story.”
- “The betrayal's concept brings a new atmosphere, good job!”
- “I understand you are going for atmosphere, but I'd really support some cleaner and simpler graphics.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its engaging strategy elements, meaningful choices, and challenging difficulty, making each playthrough enjoyable and rewarding.
- “Replayable and fun strategy, gives you plenty of meaningful choices and has challenging difficulty.”
- “Replay value is very high.”