Super Raft Boat

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Super Raft Boat is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Shattered Journal Games and was released on February 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Super Raft Boat" , you navigate a flooded world on a customizable raft, battling sea creatures and facing progressively tougher oceans. Choose from 3 characters, each with unique abilities and weapons, and unlock new gear. With a final boss fight, looping gameplay, and a variety of challenges, it's a true test of rafting skills.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 569 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a fun, addictive gameplay experience with a unique raft-building mechanic.
The art style is cute and the graphics are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
The game features a variety of characters and playstyles, enhancing replayability and keeping the gameplay fresh.

The difficulty spikes significantly after the initial levels, making it frustrating for many players.
Some players find the game too reliant on RNG, leading to inconsistent experiences and challenges.
There is a lack of content, with only a few characters and levels, which can make the game feel repetitive over time.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and addictive mechanics, appealing to both casual and hardcore players. While some users find it too challenging and RNG-dependent, others appreciate the engaging core loop and replayability, despite its limited content and short duration. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics, beautiful art, and smooth execution, making it a worthwhile experience, especially for fans of rogue-like titles.
- “Its a bit short but its pure gameplay and its executed well.”
- “The game is fantastic, it has a very cute art and an addicting gameplay; you will especially enjoy it if you like games such as Nuclear Throne and Enter the Gungeon.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, the game is good looking and on top of that, it's free to play.”
- “The raft building mechanic is limited and could benefit from being more fleshed out.”
- “Frankly, the game mechanics aren't really working in its favor. Roboto's hover isn't that vital and feels more like an afterthought. The gatling gun doesn't deal much damage until the red phase, and even then, it requires rhythmic tapping to keep it in the zone, which can lead to a game over. The hitbox for the laser rifle is very inconsistent, often leading to shots not registering, and roboto as a whole is bottom tier due to its inability to take more than four hits without help. This character needs significant balance changes.”
- “It draws clear inspirations from Nuclear Throne (everything from gameplay down to the aesthetics), yet it manages to keep the same level of addiction with only 1/20th as much game.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their cute and appealing art style, particularly the retro pixel art that resonates well with players. Many reviewers appreciate the smooth movement and vibrant aesthetics, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some mention the simplicity of the graphics, they still find them charming and fitting for the game's design.
- “The graphics are cute, movement is smooth and combat can get a little hectic in a fun way.”
- “Also, the art style and the music that go along with it are just perfection.”
- “Cute characters/graphics.”
- “The game was made with obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Simple design, simple graphics, simple gameplay, simple loop, and simple items.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting its engaging mechanics, character and weapon unlocks, and challenging looping levels. Despite some opinions suggesting limited content, the majority find it addictive and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile experience that encourages repeated play. The game's charm and fun factor contribute significantly to its replay value, with ratings averaging around 4.6/5.
- “Absolutely addicting and absolutely fantastic replayability.”
- “I really don't have anything negative to say about it, it's just fun and infinitely replayable and I can't believe something as good as this is free.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability even with a small amount of weapons and power-ups because the looping mechanic makes the levels more challenging.”
- “It's alright, although I think that there is not much replayability within the game.”
- “Clever mini-roguelite with some replayability through unlocking new characters and weapons.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a coherent story or plot, with multiple users noting the absence of any meaningful narrative or level design. The reliance on repetitive procedural generation is criticized as a poor substitute for engaging storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that there is essentially no story to speak of.
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procgen algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game.”
- “Story: from what I know... no plot at all.”
- “Story: from what I know... no plot at all.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting its catchy and addictive nature. The soundtrack complements the art style perfectly, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere and replayability. Overall, players find the music to be a standout feature that elevates their enjoyment of the game.
- “Also, the art style and the music that go along with it are just perfection.”
- “Great arcade style game, similar shooting to Enter the Gungeon, and it works really well; nice art style and soundtrack too.”
- “Simple, addictive, great soundtrack, replayable and free; what more could you ask for?”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort to fully unlock content, particularly costumes. Many suggest that achieving 100% completion feels like a task that demands a "second life" due to the extensive grinding involved.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “100%ing the game requires unlocking everything; the costumes especially can be grindy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and a good way to pass the time. However, some note that the gameplay can become repetitive and overly challenging at times, which slightly detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's comedic elements, especially considering it is free.
- “It's really funny and a good challenge to pass the time. It has some good ideas for the gameplay, and while it has some problems like excessive difficulty and a lack of items that makes it a little 'meh', it's actually really good for being free and short.”
- “Funny”
- “A funny game to spend your time.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including buggy UI when using a controller and random game freezes that can lead to being kicked out of gameplay upon restarting.
- “Some parts of the UI are buggy with a controller.”
- “The game freezes randomly and kicks you out of the run once you start the game back up.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of games made with Gamemaker Studio is often criticized for resulting in low-quality, cash-grab titles, while completely free-to-play games are generally seen as worth trying since they come at no cost.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
- “With most of the completely free-to-play games I've played, I believe it's free, so get it and give it a try... it doesn't cost you anything.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting the engaging character designs and diverse playstyles. However, some feel that the character animations, particularly the walking animation, do not align well with the overall aesthetic of the game.
- “I think what I love most about this game is the characters, character designs, and different playstyles.”
- “The character design doesn't fit the design for everything else (especially the walking animation).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the emotional aspect of the game can evoke feelings of vulnerability and tension, as they experience unexpected negative interactions even when not directly engaging with certain elements or characters.