Tales of Rein Ravine

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

In lush alpine mountains and meadows stands the renowned equestrian capital of Europe, a town called Rein Ravine and its surrounding province of the same name. You have been admitted to study in its highly sought-after Rein Ravine Equine University International, alongside with other ambitious equestrians from around the world. This once in a lifetime opportunity leads you to train in the three m…

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 752 reviews

gameplay69 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

gameplay
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The gameplay is widely praised for its exceptionally realistic and intricate horse riding mechanics, offering a unique, challenging, and immersive experience that stands out in horse games. However, players consistently highlight the limited content, lack of clear objectives, and minimal progression beyond the riding lessons, resulting in a short, repetitive experience with little to do once basic skills are learned. Despite its strong core mechanics, many express frustration over sparse updates and an unfinished feel, hoping for expanded gameplay and more guidance in future development.
- “The riding mechanics are so unique, realistic and add a challenge, which is very refreshing after years of 'point and shoot' type horse games that don't require much skill other than being able to press a spacebar.”
- “The riding mechanics are really satisfying and I love that each horse, barn, and instructor has different quirks.”
- “This game is phenomenal for early access and has some, if not, of the most realistic mechanics to date in horse gaming.”
- “It hasn't been updated since it came out on Steam. I don't know what happened to the person behind it, but to leave a game still in early access when you literally have made a ton of social media content surrounding the game and showing the game mechanics and whatnot is honestly quite infuriating. Some of us that have been waiting forever for this game to be released finally do, and you don't even know how to work it when you first join. There's no quests, no location system, absolutely nothing.”
- “So first, the start of the game is god awful. There are no directions on where to go, no objectives, just mindless walking around trying to figure out what you're supposed to do. I had to watch someone's gameplay to find out how to get to the barn and do the training. After the tutorial, it's still mindless. There are no objectives that I could find. I have no idea what I'm actually supposed to do now that I've finished the tutorial. I know the instructor said you could do this and rent horses, but there is still no guidance on where to go and what else to do.”
- “The gameplay itself is very slow and boring, and the game is not updated.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming, stylized art style and detailed horse models, delivering a visually pleasing and immersive equestrian experience. However, several users note issues such as dated or pixelated visuals, inconsistent art elements, first-person camera glitches, and performance strain on some systems. While the graphics show strong potential and fit the game's aesthetic, they still require refinement and better optimization to enhance overall polish and clarity.
- “Very entertaining and has the makings of a brilliant game, the graphics and attention to detail of what goes into real-life riding (e.g. using leg aids to turn and not just the reins) are phenomenal!”
- “The graphics are adorable, the dialogue feels immersive, and the controls really allow you to feel like an equestrian with leg, rein, and seat aids.”
- “Lovely graphics, beautiful horses and even voice acted lessons.”
- “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.”
- “Lastly, the graphics are obnoxiously sharp and painful to look at.”
- “The game itself doesn’t support 4k monitors and just looks very pixelated on the horse model at any graphics setting or monitor.”
story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
87%
3%
The story aspect is generally seen as promising but currently underdeveloped, with many players finding the initial narrative confusing due to lack of quest markers, guidance, or a proper introduction. While the character-driven plot and realistic lessons are appreciated, users frequently express a desire for clearer objectives, a quest log, and more engaging story content to enhance immersion and progression. Most agree the story has potential, especially as the game is in early access, but it needs more updates and polish to fully realize that promise.
- “This game is very realistic, I would recommend it to any horse gamers. Tales of Rein Ravine stands out from other games since it has a main character who cannot be customized. This makes the gameplay more interesting because it's based on a certain character with a storyline, and I would love to see more of this interesting game!”
- “The story-line is interesting. I really like how the instructor is; she's relatively realistic in her teaching to an actual instructor and she doesn't spread any bad advice.”
- “So far I really like what we've gotten for gameplay and somewhat storyline and I like that it's not the standard horse girl trying to save a barn/ranch with her magical horse bond. I really liked the lesson part of the game; it's a fun way to do a tutorial and to give some backstory like the character having 4.5 years of experience. However, I think we as players could be given some more direction since I was wandering around for a bit before I found out what to do, but other than that I've enjoyed what we got and am looking forward to seeing how much the game will improve before its full release.”
- “Despite being early access, there hasn't been an update to further the storyline or create more for the player to do in the game.”
- “You come out of the intro sequence and just stand at a bus stop, not being able to walk anywhere and not even a quest line to give you a clue... they just toss you in it with no words.”
- “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.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Grinding in the game is widely described as tedious and overly long, with an especially frustrating tutorial and unskippable dialogue that dampen the experience. While fans of hyper-realistic simulators might appreciate the detailed mechanics, many find the gacha-like farming elements and repetitive tasks unnecessarily drawn out, leading to a frustrating grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It was incredibly tedious.”
- “I'd rather experience bugs or crashes than such tedious gameplay.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed, with some users encountering frequent glitches and crashes that can hinder progress and make it frustrating, while others find issues minor and not game-breaking. Despite these problems, the core mechanics remain solid, and many expect improvements with future updates.
- “So I get to the menu, hit play, and the whole thing freezes and crashes.”
- “Game is quite tricky and has a lot of glitches; for me, it doesn't let me turn, and if it does, then no matter how much pressure I put on the keys and mouse, it will turn me too much. It gets frustrating. I am on the last lesson and I cannot get past it no matter what, and you can't do anything until you get past the lesson.”
- “The bugs and glitches make the game virtually unplayable.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Users have mixed feelings about the music: some find it repetitive and mute it, while others appreciate its chill, lovely soundtrack that complements the game's setting well.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game arises from quirky and unexpected details, such as amusing control quirks, bizarre name spellings, and offbeat animations. Additionally, playful speculation about AI voice acting and character models adds a lighthearted, amusing layer for the community.
- “As a half-Dutch myself, it made me laugh because of the bizarre spelling of her last name.”
- “Unless she is actually American and had married someone with the last name 'van', this is a hilarious mistake.”
- “Secondly, there is speculation that the VA is AI (and a theory that the model is trained off the YouTuber Rattle, which is hilarious).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s optimization is mixed, with some users experiencing poor performance and compatibility issues, while others report stable and high frame rates on high settings. Improvement in optimization is needed to ensure smoother gameplay across a wider range of systems.
- “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 in Tales of Rein Ravine is consistently praised for its beauty, relaxing vibe, and stylistic design, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience even on lower graphics settings.
- “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.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization heavily relies on in-app purchases, which many users view as a cash grab since the developer has reportedly earned substantial revenue but stopped supporting the game and communicating with the community.
- “This ultimately feels like a cash grab and run type situation, where the creator has made well over 500k from her loyal fanbase and has ceased working on the game but has failed to provide any communication with her fanbase.”
- “In-app purchases (meaning you can buy things after buying the game, i.e. DLCs).”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is primarily noted for its appealing and cute character design, which users find visually attractive. However, there is little mention of deeper narrative or growth aspects.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Replayability is noted due to improved graphics, a clearer story start, and better tutorials, making progression easier despite a smaller map. However, some users feel the demo version remains more enjoyable and engaging than the full game.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game features genuinely heartwarming moments that resonate with players, complemented by straightforward yet satisfying combat.
- “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 with drama and mystery themes.

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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