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Runic Rampage

88%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, replayability
88% User Score Based on 116 reviews

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In Runic Rampage, play as the last champion of the dwarves, Grimbard, on a quest to reassemble the missing rune stone fragments and uncover the truth about your kingdom's downfall. Brutally combat hordes of enemies in intense melee combat with satisfying fatal combos and powerful spells. Prepare for a fast-paced, narrative-driven dungeon brawling experience in a world of thick atmosphere with challenging bosses.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding19 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive hack-and-slash experience with simple controls and enjoyable gameplay.
  • Graphics and soundtrack evoke nostalgic vibes reminiscent of classic games like Warcraft 3, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
  • The upgrade system and loot mechanics provide a rewarding sense of progression, making it engaging for players who enjoy character development.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, requiring players to replay levels multiple times to progress.
  • Combat mechanics can feel imprecise, with issues like auto-targeting prioritizing objects over enemies, leading to frustrating moments.
  • The game lacks depth in terms of story and character development, making it feel simplistic and linear.
  • story
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple and linear, with some players appreciating its straightforwardness while others find it lacking in depth and engagement. It features a basic narrative structure divided into chapters, complemented by cutscenes and hand-drawn art, but many reviewers note that it doesn't offer a compelling or immersive experience. Overall, while the story is present and serves its purpose, it is often seen as a secondary aspect to the gameplay, with room for more complexity and depth.

    • “Divided into 4 chapters of an interesting story, simple and fluid mechanics make this an addictive and ideal game to introduce someone to the hack and slash genre.”
    • “The story is also nicely told in a series of fantastic hand-drawn vignettes, and the accompanying soundtrack is fantastic.”
    • “The story is simple but nice, and as I said, if you want some glimpse of the story, the world is thrown into chaos by the runic stone that protected the dwarves' kingdom, and you, Grimbard, a dwarf, are the last of your species that can solve this mystery and bring back peace to the world.”
    • “The story is not too in-depth but is present and decent.”
    • “This game purposefully disregards some of the typical RPG hallmarks, such as story narratives, complex item stats, and deep skill trees.”
    • “You can finish the game quicker if you choose shards for loot every time because story progression is linked to shard numbers.”
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful and reminiscent of classic titles like Warcraft III and Diablo II, with a chunky, somewhat dated 3D style that appeals to nostalgia. While not AAA quality, the visuals are considered decent for an indie game, featuring fun enemy designs and a pleasing art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players noted limitations in graphical settings and occasional glitches, indicating that while the graphics are enjoyable, they may not meet the expectations of those prioritizing high-end visuals.

    • “The graphics of the game are colorful and reminiscent of Warcraft 3.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and music with lots of cool gore make for a really relaxing yet stimulating experience.”
    • “The art style is also pleasing to look at and overcomes some dated graphics with great colors and design.”
    • “The graphics of the game are below average.”
    • “There's a lack of options for graphical settings, which end up using window mode in order to scale it accordingly.”
    • “The graphics are pulled straight from the era of Warcraft III.”
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it suitable for newcomers to the hack and slash genre. While it features straightforward mechanics and a linear structure, players may find it repetitive due to limited content and grinding requirements. Overall, it offers enjoyable, casual fun, especially for those who appreciate budget indie games, despite some criticisms regarding depth and combat mechanics.

    • “Divided into 4 chapters of an interesting story, simple and fluid mechanics make this an addictive and ideal game to introduce someone to the hack and slash genre.”
    • “The gameplay is really great and 100% joypad supported, so you have lots of combos, lots of equipment upgrades and most of all you'll never have to deal with many side quests or paths. It's a straightforward game with levels and bosses of increasing difficulty (never too hard, actually) and for a game like this, to me, it's really good!”
    • “A neat little somewhat linear ARPG game with decent graphics and gameplay.”
    • “The RPG mechanics don't matter very much.”
    • “It's a very basic game with bad mechanics, a really bad combat system, and a required grind that's not helped by samey (although procedurally generated) levels, samey enemies, and one single type of mission.”
    • “Its content is very limited and its gameplay is very linear.”
  • grinding
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being overly repetitive and tedious, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the grind as part of the action RPG appeal, others find it unnecessary and lacking in meaningful progression, often leading to frustration. Overall, the game seems best suited for those who appreciate extensive grinding and can overlook its shortcomings in depth and variety.

    • “The collect by grinding system in place is useless, only used for gatekeeping and skin customizing.”
    • “There's no real progression other than the grinding, and the grinding is uneventful.”
    • “As stated in other reviews, this is a poorly ported and grindy mobile game.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its nostalgic and epic qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, many found it fitting and enjoyable, with unique tracks for different zones that complement the action. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Nostalgic Warcraft 3 vibes; I also really liked the theme and soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is a good listen, with each zone having a unique track.”
    • “The music fits the action and helps set a nice dwarven atmosphere.”
    • “The music is repetitive, and I can tell one would get frustrated because of how the attack animation happens.”
    • “Audio is serviceable, but the music is ill-fitting to the blood and gore quest of the world's angriest dwarf.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting the effective changes between acts and the immersive graphics. The music complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a rich, dwarven-themed ambiance. However, some players find the repetition of dungeons somewhat tedious.

    • “Great atmosphere and music.”
    • “The music fits the action and helps set a nice dwarven atmosphere.”
    • “Although playing the same dungeon at least three times in a row could be a bit tedious, the atmosphere change between acts was right to the point.”
    • “The world is full of atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is enhanced by randomly generated maps and the option to restart the campaign at higher difficulty tiers, with four tiers available. However, some users feel that overall replay value is limited.

    • “The maps are always randomly generated, which significantly enhances the replayability.”
    • “The developers have mentioned that it typically takes about 7 hours to complete the entire campaign. Replayability comes from starting a new game at a more difficult tier, and there are at least 4 tiers available.”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “(Update: devs have said it typically takes 7 hours to get through the whole campaign. Replayability involves starting a new game at a more difficult tier. There are 4 tiers I know of.)”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is praised for its simplicity, featuring no microtransactions or paywalls, allowing players to enjoy a straightforward gaming experience without additional costs.

    • “No microtransactions, no paywall, just a normal game.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
    • “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, often finding joy in unexpected moments, such as amusing achievements like accidentally picking up a pumpkin. This lightheartedness contributes positively to the overall experience.

    • “I accidentally picked up a pumpkin, and the achievement made me laugh, so yeah... I like it.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd humor to turn everyday situations into laugh-out-loud moments.”

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6h Median play time
7h Average play time
6-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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