The Rainman

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The Rainman is a single player casual platformer game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Copperbolt and was released on May 27, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Watch your back in the small peaceful town of Crystalpine Grove! This once criminal-free town is being haunted by numerous murders of young women. They believe it's the signature work of the...

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging 80s slasher-inspired pixel art style with nostalgic atmosphere and good sound design.
Multiple endings (7) that enhance replayability and encourage exploration of the story from different angles.
Well-written story and characters with a suspenseful narrative and clever use of horror tropes.

No save or chapter select feature, causing repetition and frustration when replaying for different endings.
Very short gameplay lasting around an hour or less, which may feel insufficient to some players.
Limited gameplay mechanics and simple, mostly linear walking simulator style, lacking more depth or puzzles.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a simple yet well-explained horror narrative with multiple endings that offer different perspectives and substantial replay value. While some found the killer's motivations over-the-top, the tense atmosphere, character depth, and nostalgic pixel art enhance the overall experience. Though branching choices could be more varied, the story effectively combines cozy pixel aesthetics with suspenseful, dark themes.
- “Got all endings quite quickly and loved the story, shocking moments, and atmosphere.”
- “With seven different endings, The Rainman offers tremendous replay value, with each ending revealing a new facet of the story.”
- “Every choice you make has noticeable consequences and leads to different courses of the story.”
- “The story is simple and, based on your choices, can be really short.”
- “Would be better if the choices branched off to different storylines, but I didn’t expect that from a game that’s basically free.”
- “Getting an ending then having to go straight back to the start to get a different ending is a chore at times, especially once you're further into the story.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a short but well-crafted experience centered on a choice-based mechanic with seven different endings, encouraging replayability without becoming tedious. While minimal in length and mechanics, it introduces survivor elements and running, differentiating it from previous titles. However, users express a desire for a full-length sequel with expanded mechanics, save features, and deeper progression to enhance engagement over multiple playthroughs.
- “I think the choice-based mechanic is fun enough that having to redo sections to get every ending doesn't wear out its welcome.”
- “This one is different from the Happy Hills games, as you primarily play as a survivor, and there is even a running mechanic!”
- “A cool thing that 'The Rainman' does is it gives you 7 different endings to run through, so there is a lot more replayability here than 'The HappyHills Homicide.'”
- “And what you get for it is about an hour of gameplay, if you go for all of the seven endings.”
- “It's a very short game with minimal gameplay but it's well-made.”
- “In all, it's too bad this wasn't a full length game with actual saves and more mechanics and elements; if a sequel to this game was made which took place over multiple days, had expanded mechanics, an inventory, and additional "cozy" elements like progressive relationship development which led to new endings this game would be addictively fun for many many hours.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its authentic 1980s retro style, immersive sound design, and effective use of rain and night settings, creating a dense, chilling horror environment. Players appreciate the cool slasher vibe, memorable jumpscares, and detailed city representation, all contributing to a gripping and nostalgic experience.
- “Atmosphere of course is amazing like always, nights filled with rain, great audio, cheap (but very effective) jumpscares, 80s diner with that awesome lit sign, and of course the rainman!”
- “The atmospheric representation of the city in the retro style of the 1980s is particularly impressive.”
- “The graphic design and the soundscape contribute significantly to the dense atmosphere.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a nostalgic 2D pixel art style reminiscent of 80s slasher films and cozy horror games, blending old-school charm with creative slasher references. This style, combined with atmospheric design, effectively enhances the game's storytelling and overall mood.
- “It's pixel art style and slasher elements give it old game and old horror movie nostalgia.”
- “I say 'cozy' horror because of the pixel graphics, dialogue, and storytelling, which reminds me of that pixel cozy game trend but in a nostalgic 80's slasher flick.”
- “The graphic design and the soundscape contribute significantly to the dense atmosphere.”
- “It is in 2D and the art style is very similar to Happy Hills Homicide.”
- “The pixel art style and slasher elements give it an old game and old horror movie nostalgia.”
- “Like the charm of the 80s pixel graphics.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with its seven distinct endings, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience the full story. However, some players note that if you don't explore all endings, the overall gameplay time is relatively short compared to similar titles.
- “A cool feature of The Rainman is that it gives you 7 different endings to run through, providing more replayability compared to The Happyhills Homicide.”
- “A cool thing that 'The Rainman' does is it gives you 7 different endings to run through, so there is a lot more replayability here than 'The Happyhills Homicide.' The problem, however, is that THH gives you way more gameplay, whereas Rainman gives you about half if you aren't bothered to run through every single ending. If you do want to run through all endings, you do match how much is available.”
- “There's lots of replay value because there are 7 endings.”
- “With seven different endings, The Rainman offers tremendous replay value, with each ending revealing a new facet of the story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is considered somewhat tedious, especially when replaying content to unlock different endings, but players find it worthwhile and enjoy seeing the story come together through multiple playthroughs.
- “I just wish it was less tedious to get the other endings.”
- “It got a bit tedious doing everything over and over for the different endings.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows occasional stuttering issues that affect the visual experience, particularly during rain scenes, despite beautiful pixel art and strong audio design. Optimization inconsistencies somewhat detract from the otherwise tense atmosphere.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is lighthearted and entertaining, providing genuinely funny moments that enhance the overall experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features well-crafted character design that complements its great story and overall atmosphere, enhanced by sound design and pixel art, contributing to an engaging character development experience.