Super Raft Boat Together

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Super Raft Boat Together is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Shattered Journal Games and was released on July 25, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

The world's been flooded. All you have left is your Super Raft Boat… and your friends! Work together to expand your raft while fending off the strangely violent (and wealthy??) creatures of the sea in this multiplayer roguelike shooter. Will your crew survive and reach the Final Island?

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Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Super fun cooperative gameplay, especially with a full group of four players, leading to panicked yet satisfying experiences.
The game features a unique building mechanic that adds a refreshing twist to the roguelike genre, making it enjoyable to strategize and play with friends.
Great replayability with a fun gameplay loop, colorful art style, and engaging soundtracks that enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited items and character variety, making it feel repetitive after a few runs.
Some bosses are frustratingly difficult, particularly for teams with fewer than four players, leading to unbalanced gameplay.
Many upgrades and unlocks are cosmetic or underwhelming, which diminishes the sense of progression and excitement during gameplay.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and enjoyable cooperative experience, particularly when played with a full group, though some boss encounters can detract from the fun. While the raft-building mechanic adds a refreshing twist, many players feel the overall content and variety are lacking, leading to a gameplay loop that can become repetitive. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation but requires further development to enhance its replayability and balance.
- “A full group of four makes for some of the most panicked, yet satisfying cooperative gameplay ever.”
- “But it's from my experience, an extremely unique game with a fun gameplay loop.”
- “The building mechanic adds a refreshing and fun aspect that you don't get from other roguelikes.”
- “Performance or gameplay falls significantly below the passing mark.”
- “The developers need to decide if this is a party game and expand the gameplay to be far more varied and chaotic, or if it's a roguelite and to massively increase the base pool of items to allow for any kind of interesting character builds.”
- “Gameplay experience score: 19/25”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute and consistent pixel art style, contributing to an appealing visual experience. Players appreciate the charming character designs and overall artwork, although some express a desire for more graphics settings to enhance performance. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, adding to the game's replayability and enjoyment.
- “Although the game is repetitive, it does get more challenging with the loops. The game just overall has very adorable pixel graphics and character designs.”
- “The game itself has a fun loop and cute visuals.”
- “The graphics have a neat style and it is consistent so far.”
- “The game itself has a fun loop (considering it's literally a copy of Risk of Rain's) and cute visuals.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it jarring and mismatched to the gameplay, particularly criticizing the use of EDM hardstyle in a building and shooting context. However, others praise the soundtrack as top-notch and engaging, even stating they play just to enjoy the music. Overall, while the music may not fit everyone's taste, it has a strong appeal for some players.
- “Music is also top-notch.”
- “I don't know if it was the almost comically good music, the obscene builds you can get, the overall vibe, or a combination of it all, but every single time I play a run of this slop with my friends, I proceed to sleep for at least 20 hours straight, and have to call in sick the next day.”
- “The music does not match the game at all; it's not great, but it's not horrible. It's just super jarring hearing some EDM hardstyle while shooting and building on a raft.”
- “The music does not match the game at all; it's not great, but it's not horrible. It's just super jarring hearing some EDM hardstyle while shooting and building on a raft.”
- “I find myself loading into the game just for the soundtrack.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is noted to be non-existent, with multiple users indicating that there is no narrative or writing to engage with.
- “There is absolutely no story to speak of.”
- “The game feels like it lacks any narrative depth.”
- “I was disappointed by the absence of a coherent storyline.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while the leveling system promotes replayability, it often leads to a tedious experience with minimal rewards. Despite moments of boredom, the balanced difficulty and learning curve keep players engaged enough to return, though some feel it requires an excessive time commitment.
- “Grindy leveling systems encourage replayability but grant subpar rewards, which you can experience with a community of no players online!”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It does feel a bit boring at times, but the difficulty/learning curve is just enough to make it not feel like you're grinding for new content, yet still makes you feel like coming back for more.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers great replayability, enhanced by appealing artwork and challenging gameplay, along with consistent updates that keep the experience fresh. Players recommend it to fans of the genre, expressing hope for continued community growth.
- “Great replayability with nice artwork and challenge, along with consistent patches. I recommend this game to anyone who likes the genre and hope the game and the community keep growing.”
- “How much replay value does this game offer players?”
- “How much replay value does this game offer players?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game shines brightest during multiplayer sessions, where players engage in strategic banter and share plenty of laughs, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Playing with a friend brings out the best in this game, as you’ll be strategizing, shouting, and laughing together a ton.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability, with some encountering technical issues and glitches, while others have had a smooth gameplay experience. The frequency and severity of these problems vary, indicating that stability may depend on individual setups or specific game versions.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game features micro-transactions and in-game purchases, which have been noted by users. While some players appreciate the optional nature of these purchases, others feel they can disrupt gameplay or create an imbalance. Overall, opinions on monetization vary, with some viewing it as a necessary revenue model and others as a potential drawback.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting that performance and gameplay are notably subpar, failing to meet acceptable standards.
- “Performance or gameplay falls significantly below the passing mark.”
- “Performance or gameplay falls significantly below the passing mark.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat limited due to its repetitive nature, but players appreciate the increasing challenge presented in the gameplay loops. Additionally, the charming pixel graphics and character designs contribute positively to the overall experience.