RUNGORE
- May 16, 2024
- Zakku
- 30h median play time
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Windows
Reviews
- Rungore offers a unique blend of real-time battles and card mechanics, making for an engaging and fast-paced gameplay experience.
- The game's humor and meme references add a light-hearted touch, keeping the experience enjoyable and entertaining.
- There is a variety of characters and playstyles, allowing for creative strategies and builds that can lead to absurdly powerful combinations.
- The difficulty spikes sharply in the second half of the game, which can lead to frustration and confusion about how players died during fast-paced encounters.
- Some players have reported technical issues, including crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly in later levels.
- The humor can sometimes feel overdone or cringeworthy, and the game may rely too heavily on randomness, making it feel less skill-based.
- gameplay99 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rungore is characterized by a fast-paced blend of real-time battles and strategic card mechanics, offering an engaging and addictive experience. While many players appreciate the unique humor and variety of classes, some express frustration with the lack of depth and clarity in gameplay mechanics, leading to a feeling of monotony in progression. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and chaotic nature, though it may not fully meet the expectations of all players regarding mechanical evolution and strategic depth.
“Rungore is a really awesome and unique game; it is very addictive with fast-paced gameplay that mixes in strategy card tactics and auto battler mechanics.”
“What makes the game so interesting is the real-time mechanic; the game doesn't pause to let you play cards, you have to play them as fast as you can to avoid dying.”
“It's got a very addictive gameplay loop and it's really rewarding and fun to play.”
“But the attempt at horror has knock-on effects for the rest of the gameplay.”
“It doesn't feel like the gameplay is evolving or iterating upon what came before; it doesn't feel like I am actually thinking about my gameplay choices in any different way. It just feels like I'm playing the same classes the same way I did before, but this time a particularly lame version of WarioWare is stacked on top.”
“The game lacks mechanical depth.”
- humor67 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of silly and meme-inspired elements that many players find refreshing and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some appreciate the lightheartedness and absurdity, others feel that the humor can sometimes veer into frustrating territory, particularly when it punishes players. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay mechanics, though opinions vary on its consistency and effectiveness as the game progresses.
“Rungore is a game that caught my eye because of two things-- the frantic yet thoughtful real-time Slay the Spire gameplay, and the ultra-memey humor that is right up my alley.”
“The incorporation of humor and meme references adds a lot of fun.”
“The silly humor is like a breath of fresh air in the gaming world, and it's one of the key reasons I keep coming back for more.”
- music30 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances gameplay, while others criticize it for being generic or invasive at times. Many players appreciate the quality of the original score, noting its ability to elevate the overall experience, though some suggest that it could better align with the game's pacing. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Brilliantly quick card battler with a great art style, powerful music, and a lot of playstyles to utilize.”
“Honestly, was surprised by the quality of this game; the music is pumping, jokes and memes are awesome, and the gameplay is fun as hell.”
“Especially loved the OST; added about 3/4 of it to my music playlist and the rest probably to the tabletop one.”
“Of course you can lower the music in the settings, which helps this issue out greatly.”
“Make the music scale with your attack speed.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received high praise for their charming and nostalgic pixel art style, which effectively captures the essence of classic games. Reviewers highlight the impressive art direction and visuals, complemented by a powerful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The unique aesthetic and fast-paced design contribute to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay environment.
“Brilliantly quick card battler with a great art style, powerful music, and a lot of playstyles to utilize.”
“The pixel art visuals are charming and nostalgic, capturing the essence of classic games.”
“The art style is really nice and the soundtrack is just awesome!”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, with many players enjoying the variety of characters and experiences, though it lacks the deep replay value found in titles like "Slay the Spire" or "Risk of Rain." While some feel the gimmicks are more apparent and limit replay potential, others appreciate the creativity and uniqueness that encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, it strikes a balance between being engaging and somewhat predictable.
“There is so much replay value and each time is different!”
“It's not an amazing game with deep replayability like Slay the Spire, Risk of Rain, Into the Breach, or Brutal Orchestra, but it is very creative and what the industry needs more of. If you're a game developer, this would be a very cool example to look at.”
“Nice replayability, loved all the characters (except the pet guy).”
“Or keep it on being a less replayable game where the gimmicks are more obvious.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story takes a bizarre turn in the middle, introducing a delusional tone that some players find intriguing, despite the sharp increase in difficulty. The narrative emphasizes resilience and unpredictability in life, leaving players eager for more character backstory and future multiplayer modes. Overall, the fast-paced gameplay and varied styles help maintain interest amid the story's twists.
“The game gets a very strange twist in the middle in terms of its plot and tone - which is not bad but feels very delusional. The level of difficulty increases very sharply, which is a bit of a headache - luckily the fast pace of the game and the many styles in which you can play it make it interesting.”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Can't wait to see online multiplayer and other game modes added soon, along with more backstory about the characters!”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally solid, running well on most low to high-end machines; however, players with lower-end hardware may experience stuttering during intense moments, such as when numerous cards spawn simultaneously. While performance dips can occur, the game's peak performance is impressive, especially given its variety of characters and gameplay styles.
“The game should run fine on nearly all low to high-end machines, but do expect some performance dips on the lower-end hardware.”
“The amount of characters means there's plenty of ways to play, some more complicated than others, but that just means their peak performance is even more spectacular.”
“The performance is fine, but I have seen that on some low-end machines the game seems to stutter when the chaos gets a bit much. Trust me, it really can be intensive when you have hundreds of cards suddenly spawn in your hand.”
“The performance is fine, but I have seen that on some low-end machines, the game seems to stutter when the chaos gets a bit much. Trust me, it really can; when you have hundreds of cards suddenly spawn in your hand, it can be very intensive.”
“The game should, however, run fine on nearly most low to high-end machines, but do expect some performance dips on the lower-end hardware.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is generally smooth and bug-free, but some users have reported glitches, particularly related to save file corruption after updates, which can affect gameplay elements like potions and character unlocking.
“Other than that, the game has been very smooth and bug-free.”
“The game has some glitches; for example, when the game is updated, it slightly corrupted my save file, making my potions bug out and making it impossible to unlock one of the characters.”
“The game has some glitches; for example, when the game is updated, it slightly corrupted my save file, making my potions bug out and making it impossible to unlock one of the characters.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Rungore is praised for its engaging atmosphere, complemented by impressive sound design and visual style, which enhance the overall gaming experience.
“Rungore is a cool game – it's got speed, atmosphere, good sound, and visual style.”
