Tales of Rein Ravine

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Tales of Rein Ravine is a single player sport game. It was developed by Maia the Horsegirl and was released on October 11, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tales of Rein Ravine invites players to immerse themselves in the prestigious equestrian world of Rein Ravine, training in showjumping, dressage, and cross country at a renowned equine university. Explore lush alpine settings and develop riding skills through innovative, realistic mechanics. Discover if the glamorous equestrian life matches its reputation.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 682 reviews

gameplay69 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features great mechanics that provide a realistic horse riding experience, making it engaging for players.
The graphics are visually appealing, with pretty environments and well-designed horses.
The voice acting and instructional dialogue during lessons add a personal touch, making the gameplay feel immersive.

The game lacks clear guidance and objectives, leaving players confused about how to progress, especially at the beginning.
There is minimal content available after the initial lessons, leading to a feeling of emptiness and limited gameplay.
The animations, particularly for the canter and jumping, appear stiff and unrealistic, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
63%
3%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its highly realistic and intricate riding mechanics, which many players find enjoyable and challenging, especially for those with real-life equestrian experience. However, the overall content is limited, with most players reporting only about 40 minutes to 2 hours of gameplay, lacking clear objectives and additional activities beyond the riding lessons. While the mechanics are praised for their depth and realism, the game suffers from a lack of updates and engaging content, leaving players wanting more direction and variety in gameplay.
- “The riding mechanics are amazing and by far the most realistic currently offered in gaming.”
- “I love the mechanics behind all the riding.”
- “The mechanics do a great job of highlighting the intricacies of real-life riding without translating as 'clunky' or overly difficult, and I appreciate all the riding education to be had through the inventory guide books and riding lessons.”
- “You won't get more than an hour of gameplay from this unless you're imaginative and okay with role-play horse game with minimal mechanics for a while.”
- “So uhhh... it's literally less than 2 hours of gameplay?”
- “The gameplay itself is very slow and boring, and the game is not updated.”
graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and stylized visuals, as well as the realistic horse animations. However, several users report issues such as low-quality graphics even on capable hardware, pixelation, and a lack of polish in certain areas, particularly in first-person view and character details. Overall, while the game shows potential with its aesthetic appeal, it still requires significant improvements to meet player expectations.
- “The graphics on this game were stunning too.”
- “The game has gorgeous graphics and ambiance.”
- “Really beautiful graphics, most complex riding system from any horse game I've played and there were no bugs.”
- “The voice acting isn't great, the lack of tutorials or direction when you first start the game is confusing, the stable map is too big and difficult to navigate, and the graphics look very dated even on high settings.”
- “The graphics are atrocious even in epic settings; the player and horse have pixelated borders, and the mane and tail could be improved.”
- “However, I find the graphics to be a massive downgrade from the old demo style.”
story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
87%
3%
The game's story aspect is currently underdeveloped, with many players expressing confusion due to the lack of a quest log, map, or clear instructions, making it difficult to navigate and progress. While some find the character-driven narrative intriguing and appreciate the realistic riding mechanics, there is a strong desire for more structured storytelling, quests, and content to enhance the overall experience. As the game is still in early access, players are hopeful for future updates that will expand the storyline and improve guidance for new players.
- “The story had some genuinely heartwarming moments, and the combat was simple but satisfying.”
- “The subtle storytelling, gameplay, and visuals have put this high on my list!”
- “I love the storyline of the game currently and although I have not seen all the animations yet, it is looking very well.”
- “The quests that we do have start out quite confusing as there is no map or quest log and you are just thrown into the world with no idea where to go.”
- “For a game that has been here since October 24, I'd expect some kind of story or small adventure to allow you to really get a good feel of the game.”
- “It would benefit from a map, a quest log, or literally anything to tell you what you are supposed to do.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
10%
80%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively tedious, with many players finding the lengthy tutorials and inability to skip dialogue frustrating. The gameplay is described as requiring an unrealistic time investment, leading some to abandon the game in favor of more engaging experiences. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The most tediously long tutorial I've ever seen; many have said the developer abandoned the game, which is a shame because I like its style and unique controls, but the intro was just so annoying I went back to playing more interesting games instead.”
- “It felt unnecessarily long, and the inability to skip dialogue made it even more tedious.”
- “I'd rather experience bugs or crashes than such tedious gameplay.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting various glitches and bugs that can hinder gameplay, such as freezing, unresponsive controls, and visual issues. While some players find these glitches entertaining or manageable, others describe them as frustrating enough to make the game nearly unplayable. Overall, the game's stability appears to need significant improvement to enhance the user experience.
- “So I get to the menu, hit play, and the whole thing freezes and crashes.”
- “The bugs and glitches make the game virtually unplayable.”
- “It looks terrible now, it glitches a lot; for example, the manes don't stick to the horse.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its chill vibe and lovely soundtrack, others find it repetitive and have opted to mute it. Overall, the music enhances the setting for many, but improvements are desired by some users.
- “Anyway, love the music - so chill.”
- “I love the music and the scenery.”
- “+ Soundtrack is lovely.”
- “One thing that I would really love to see (better yet, hear), is better music, because, at this point, I had to mute the music because of the repetitiveness.”
- “One thing that I would really love to see (better yet, hear), is better music, because, at this point, I had to mute the music because of the repetitiveness.”
- “- the music.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both charming and distracting, with the instructor's personality adding a lighthearted touch to the experience. Players find amusement in quirky elements, such as the oddities of horse animations and the peculiarities of character names, which contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Additionally, the speculation about the AI's origins adds an extra layer of humor for players familiar with the referenced content.
- “The instructor has a very lovely yet firm voice, she has a bit of humor and personality to her, and the soft crackling of the system cutting out words here and there... it felt so real, as if I was actually right there getting the lesson.”
- “What I find funny though is apparently, you can reverse your horse with the 's' command... but again, not your player.”
- “Unless she is actually American and had married someone with the last name 'van', this is a hilarious mistake.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report solid performance with high frame rates on decent settings, others experience significant issues, indicating that optimization requires urgent improvements to enhance compatibility and reduce performance demands.
- “It's optimized pretty well though; I have a solid 80 fps on mixed graphics: epic texture quality and high shadow quality, fast anti-aliasing.”
- “Horribly optimized.”
- “I highly recommend it, yet I'll have to look out for more updates since the game isn't optimized well and isn't compatible with my computer at this moment.”
- “Optimization needs immediate attention as the game uses a lot of performance for what it offers.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Tales of Rein Ravine" is widely praised for its beauty and stylistic choices, creating a stunning and relaxing environment even at lower graphics settings. Players appreciate the immersive experience it offers, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Overall, Tales of Rein Ravine is a great game with a beautiful atmosphere, fun content, and a realistic riding experience!”
- “The game has a nice stylistic choice and a great atmosphere.”
- “Even with the lowest graphics settings, the game still looks stunning with its relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Reviewers note that the game offers improved graphics, a clearer narrative, and enhanced tutorials, contributing to its replayability. However, some feel that the demo provides a more enjoyable experience than the full game, which may impact long-term engagement.
- “There's a lot more to do, better graphics, an actual start to a story with little lore tidbits, and improved first-person view. The replayability is enhanced with better tutorials, and while the map is smaller, it's easier to know where you're supposed to go and what to do in the beginning.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “While the initial experience was enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes or branching paths severely limits replayability.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character design, particularly noting Ava's appealing and cute aesthetic, which contributes positively to the overall character development experience.
- “Ava's character design is pretty.”
- “The character design is very cute.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features heartwarming moments that resonate emotionally with players, complemented by simple yet satisfying combat mechanics.
- “The story had some genuinely heartwarming moments, and the combat was simple but satisfying.”

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Tales of Rein Ravine is a sport game.

Tales of Rein Ravine is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Tales of Rein Ravine.

Tales of Rein Ravine was released on October 11, 2024.

Tales of Rein Ravine was developed by Maia the Horsegirl.

Tales of Rein Ravine has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Tales of Rein Ravine is a single player game.

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