- June 5, 2020
- socah development
The Raintime
55%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
71% User Score 28 reviews
Platforms
About
Delve into a troubled student's mind as his grasp on reality slowly unravels . . .
+3
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story5 positive mentions
- The prose is beautifully written, evoking strong empathy and a powerful sense of atmosphere.
- The game effectively explores deep themes of mental health, addiction, and existential questioning, making it relatable and thought-provoking.
- The visuals and sound design create a unique and immersive experience that enhances the storytelling.
- The pacing is slow, which may not appeal to players who prefer more action-oriented gameplay.
- Some players found the writing pretentious or boring, with excessive dialogue that detracted from their enjoyment.
- The main character's unlikable traits and the heavy themes may alienate some players, making it a challenging experience.
story18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is characterized by its rich descriptions and a strong sense of historical context, creating a dreamlike and dissociative atmosphere that reflects the protagonist's deteriorating mental state. While some players appreciate the touching narrative and its Dostoevskian influences, others find it slow-paced and lacking in engaging plot development, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. The open-ended conclusion invites players to interpret the story personally, though not all are compelled to delve deeply into its events.
“The author's flair for description is delightful, and the historical sense of place in the story drives the narrative in a unique way.”
“Much of the story feels dreamlike and dissociative in nature, which is fairly accurate for a depiction of someone whose mental state is slowly eroding.”
“The story ends vaguely, allowing you to create your own stitched narrative about what happened.”
“Some will like the story; it's just not for me.”
“In the end, the story and events of this game didn't really matter to me; I actually didn't even bother to read most of them, but how the character portrayed some of them and his overall outlook on life did.”
“The game does drag as the character gives you his every thought and observation, and the story so far doesn't ever seem to have a gratifying moment in it.”
