RWBY: Grimm Eclipse

Rooster Teeth’s smash hit web series, RWBY, seems like the perfect material for a videogame. It’s got monstrous creatures, despicable villains, bucket loads of action, and let’s not forget its bevy of stylish heroines.

78%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 6,908 reviews

Critic Score 58%Based on 5 reviews

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RWBY: Grimm Eclipse is an action-packed hack and slash game set in the world of RWBY. Play as your favorite characters and fight off hordes of Grimm in cooperative gameplay. Explore the world of Remnant and uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences threatening its existence.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,908 reviews

story344 positive mentions

stability202 negative mentions

Fun gameplay, especially when played with friends.
Captures the essence of the RWBY series with familiar characters and voice acting.
Decent graphics and enjoyable combat mechanics.

Short campaign with repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety.
Lack of updates and additional content since release.
DLC characters and costumes feel like a cash grab rather than meaningful additions.

story
1,882 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The story in "RWBY: Grimm Eclipse" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth. While some appreciate the game's attempt to expand the RWBY universe with a new narrative, others criticize it for being generic, repetitive, and disconnected from the main series' plot. Overall, the storyline is seen as a basic framework to support the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative, leaving fans wanting more substantial content and character development.
- “The storyline is pretty good, and I love the character artwork; it's spot on to the series :)”
- “The story kept me intrigued, and the voice acting was a pleasant addition.”
- “The story is cool but short, and I really like how it branches off into a separate storyline from how the show started out, like a whole new experience for fans and newcomers alike.”
- “This game has pretty much no story and doesn't explain anything.”
- “The entire world, the entire storyline, if you can even call this game having a coherent and engaging story, is something I would read from a fanfiction and I'm pretty sure fanfictions have better writing than this heap of mess.”
- “The story is so bare, it's unrewarding to even progress in the 'game', if you can even call it that with how bare-boned it is.”
gameplay
1,322 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
13%
The gameplay of "RWBY: Grimm Eclipse" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive and simplistic nature, often likening it to a basic hack-and-slash experience. While some enjoy the fast-paced action and cooperative mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth, variety in combat, and the absence of engaging gameplay elements, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game appeals primarily to fans of the RWBY franchise, but many reviewers feel it falls short in delivering a compelling gameplay experience.
- “The combat and gameplay is a lot of fun and not hard to learn.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and going for the in-game hunter challenges and achievements is fun, but this game could have been so much more than it is.”
- “The gameplay is fun, if a bit simple, but it's a brawler.”
- “The gameplay is also pretty awful and very repetitive.”
- “The gameplay itself is very barebones; the game is a hack and slash, and I don't particularly play too many of those.”
- “The gameplay is boring and generic, and so is the story and the OST.”
graphics
836 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the art style for closely resembling the RWBY animated series, creating a visually appealing experience. However, several users noted that the graphics are not particularly advanced compared to contemporary titles, with some describing them as mediocre or reminiscent of older games. Additionally, there are complaints about limited graphical options and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is exquisite.”
- “The graphics fit the theme of the show, and the controls are responsive.”
- “The visuals remain strong and the spirit of the show is still very much there.”
- “The graphics are fairly mediocre compared to similar games from the same release window, particularly considering how much potential there was from what I've seen on the show, but there are no familiar locations, nothing that sets the game in the RWBY universe, just generic looking forests and caves.”
- “This game is a fraud, lack of graphics, lack of character (why the heck should I pay for the character if I already paid for the game), everything is just wrong about this game, please don't buy this game.”
- “The graphics look like something from the early 2000s, and eat up a ridiculous amount of computing power.”
music
514 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
5%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many fans appreciating the use of instrumental versions of tracks from the RWBY series, particularly from the first two volumes. However, several players expressed disappointment over the lack of original compositions and the repetitive nature of the soundtrack, which often fails to match the intensity of gameplay. While some found the music enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others felt it fell short of the high-energy tracks fans have come to love from the show.
- “The music is nice though, very on point for the show.”
- “The soundtrack is great if you're a fan of the show.”
- “The music is good because it's RWBY music, and the voice acting and art are good.”
- “The music is the worst part; especially, Rooster Teeth has already made three entire seasons of RWBY by the time the game came out, and they could have easily used some of the best songs from the show. Instead, we get the most basic renditions of some of the more forgettable songs from the show. They all feel and sound so lifeless compared to the high-action packed music fans have been used to.”
- “The music is just ripped from the show's score, with the only 'new' song arguably worse than 'When It Falls' and only plays as the credits roll. It really comes down to how much you love Jeff Williams.”
- “The soundtrack is a variant of the show's, so the music is pleasant and upbeat, but it lacks the unique tracks that could have made the game more engaging.”
replayability
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The game's replayability is a contentious topic among players, with many noting its short campaign (around 2-4 hours) and limited content as significant drawbacks. While some players appreciate the variety offered by different characters and modes, others criticize the repetitive gameplay and lack of meaningful updates or additional content, leading to a consensus that replayability is generally low unless played with friends or through modding. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement, particularly with the addition of more playable characters and modes.
- “This game is a lot of fun and has a lot of replay value, and the online makes it even more fun when you play with friends or other people.”
- “The main selling point is the replay value as the multiple different characters and the tower defense challenges.”
- “The game does have lots of replay value, for ranks and modded levels, but if we were able to buy DLCs, the game would make a lot more money.”
- “The game is a good hack and slash, but it has no replayability and is most likely experienced as a single run-through.”
- “It's replayability is non-existent, and there really aren't any compelling reasons to play this game once you've finished the short campaign.”
- “The combat is serviceable, but incredibly simple, the progression is nothing short of a grindfest, and the replayability is, to me anyway, non-existent.”
stability
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability has been a significant point of contention among players, with many reporting a variety of bugs and glitches that range from minor annoyances to game-breaking issues. While some players find the glitches to be charming or tolerable, others describe the game as feeling unfinished and overly buggy, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game can be enjoyable, its stability issues detract from the overall experience and need addressing for a more polished gameplay.
- “Game also runs great in 4k60 max settings on my 1080ti.”
- “Not buggy, decent replay value (if you like warriors style games).”
- “The game runs great for an EA game, only slight FPS drops on random occasions.”
- “It's fun for what it is but still kind of feels like an unfinished, buggy mess of a game.”
- “Rwby: Grimm Eclipse is a vacuum-sealed sack of disappointment thrown off a 100ft cliff into a cesspool of unplayable, buggy and unfun gameplay.”
- “The game is buggy, uninspired and just feels like a cash grab.”
grinding
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as tedious, repetitive, and excessively time-consuming. The leveling and ranking systems require significant grinding for minimal rewards, often leading to frustration, especially in single-player mode where combat becomes monotonous. While some players find enjoyment in grinding for achievements or playing with friends, the overall sentiment suggests that the grind detracts from the game's potential fun and engagement.
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but it adds to the overall experience.”
- “The game isn't focused on grinding; the level resets every time you start a new game or chapter.”
- “The ridiculous requirements needed to 'rank up' adds to the replayability, but the fact that there's only 5 levels and how much grinding it takes makes this game boring.”
- “The final boss has infinitely respawning minions, so it's pretty damn grindy to try and beat it single player.”
- “The game is very grindy; it is most of the game.”
optimization
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
55%
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The game's optimization has been a significant point of contention among users, with many noting that it remains poorly optimized, particularly for lower-end systems, leading to stuttering and performance issues during intense gameplay. While some players report improvements over time, particularly with community mods, others still experience significant lag and frame drops, especially in crowded scenarios. Overall, while there are signs of progress, the game still requires further optimization to enhance performance across a wider range of hardware.
- “The game runs smoothly on most systems.”
- “This has got to be one of the most fun, well optimized, and addictive games I've ever played!”
- “The game has improved immensely in quality recently, performance is up, and we've got 4 new characters!”
- “Hmm, this game is still pretty poorly optimized to this day; performance is not the best.”
- “You're stuck with it, and if your PC can't handle this poorly optimized mess, tough luck.”
- “The optimization is subpar and the development cycle is reminiscent of DayZ.”
humor
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and reminiscent of the original RWBY series, while others criticize it as lacking depth and frequency. Many appreciate the character quips and puns, particularly from fan-favorite characters like Yang and Ruby, but note that these moments are infrequent and sometimes feel more like fanservice than integral to the gameplay. Overall, while the humor can be entertaining, it often doesn't reach its full potential, leaving some players wanting more consistent comedic elements.
- “Nora is absolutely hilarious, so it's totally worth it.”
- “The voice acting is on point (since they got Arryn Zech back for Blake), the humor is all there and the animations, sure, could be polished, but all in all for a small team like Rooster Teeth, this is a huge jump for them.”
- “It retains all of the humor and excitement of the show, so it feels like you're actually a part of it.”
- “This game feels so unfinished it's not funny.”
- “In fact, the premise of the plot can be summed up with [spoiler]"fight this one dude who is evil because he is evil."[/spoiler] The only redeeming factor is how one of the characters constantly tells puns, even if they are a bit unfunny.”
monetization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the lack of content and meaningful updates. Players feel that the game exploits its fanbase by charging for additional content that should have been included in the base game, leading to frustration and a sense of being ripped off. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over quality, leaving fans feeling let down.
- “And the best part is, you can respec your abilities without having microtransactions (yes, you read that right)!”
- “No microtransactions.”
- “This game is such a blatant cash grab, taking money from people who just like RWBY stuff.”
- “The game was hardly worth the price point it was listed at, but now that it's been shown that this game is going to be riddled with DLC for anything good, it just makes it a cash grab. Do yourself a favor, avoid this game.”
- “The objectives are boring and repetitive, and it feels like it was just a cash grab sloppily thrown together with RWBY in the title to get attention.”
character development
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
33%
22%
Overall, the reviews indicate a significant lack of character development in the game, with many players noting that the storyline fails to provide depth or intrigue in character relationships. While the character designs are generally praised for their visual appeal and fidelity to the source material, they do not compensate for the absence of meaningful narrative progression or character growth. The game is described as enjoyable for its gameplay and aesthetics, but ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling story or character arcs.
- “But, the real appeal is in the character development so this should balance out fine.”
- “Love the character design and the revamp to the combat style.”
- “Fun gameplay, character design is identical to the show, and the soundtrack from the show plays in the battles which is always great.”
- “There is a very basic story in the game that sorta runs parallel to the show, but absolutely no character development whatsoever.”
- “There is no real storyline, no real character development, or anything else that would make the game interesting.”
- “The dialogue really lacks in terms of character development, and relies on knowledge of the show to be able to feel as if you can get to know the characters.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
85%
15%
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing deep frustration and disappointment due to its difficulty and perceived lack of content, while others find emotional resonance in character design and story elements that evoke strong feelings, including nostalgia and sadness. Fans of the series appreciate the connection to the anime, but many feel let down by the gameplay experience, leading to a sense of emotional detachment or regret over their purchase. Overall, the game elicits a range of emotions, from anger and frustration to joy and nostalgia, reflecting the complex relationship fans have with the franchise.
- “Also, Pyrrha's timeskip costume made me cry.”
- “10/10 would cry again.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I tripped on rocks.”
- “This game looked and promised a lot, but all it delivered was a few hours worth of a short, boring story with repetitive scenarios.”
- “Ok so here's my boring story.”
- “A boring story that isn't silly enough to laugh at, or delivered seriously enough to want to know more about at this stage.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its faithful recreation of the beloved RWBY universe, featuring vibrant landscapes and engaging music that enhances the experience. While many fans appreciate the immersive environment and character dialogues, some note moments of emptiness due to sparse dialogue and occasional mismatches between music and atmosphere. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of the series, making it a must-play for RWBY fans and hack-and-slash enthusiasts alike.
- “The game does well to avoid spoilers of the actual show but still has the same atmosphere and characters we've come to know and love.”
- “The atmosphere is great, the makers really did capture the feel of the series.”
- “I have been a massive fan of RWBY since it came out and this game delivers the feel and atmosphere of this universe in spades.”
- “The music is good, but I feel there are times when it doesn't match the atmosphere (except for 1-2 songs).”
- “I thought since the creative minds of the series have worked on this game, they would at least capture the atmosphere and storytelling well.”
- “The music, atmosphere, and voices are well done; however, the voices could be louder.”