The Raintime

About The Raintime

The Raintime is a single player action game. It was developed by socah development and was released on June 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Delve into a troubled student's mind as his grasp on reality slowly unravels . . .

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Reviews

66%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and immersive atmosphere with beautiful visuals, pastel color palette, and a relaxing soundtrack.
It offers a thoughtful, literary-style narrative that explores deep psychological themes such as mental health, depression, addiction, and existential questions.
The detailed setting and character portrayal create a relatable experience especially for players who appreciate slower-paced, contemplative storytelling.

The gameplay consists mostly of slow-paced, excessive dialogue with minimal interactivity, making it feel more like an e-book than a game.
Many players found the writing uneven or pretentious, with some sections described as boring, tedious, or filled with unclear or repetitive dialogue.
The experience can be alienating for those not interested in its themes or style, and the lack of meaningful choices or dynamic progression detracts from engagement.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The story offers a unique, dreamlike exploration of a deteriorating mental state with evocative descriptions and a strong historical atmosphere, though its slow pace and dense, introspective dialogue may feel tedious or unengaging to some. It ends ambiguously, encouraging personal interpretation, and resonates more through character perspective and mood than traditional plot excitement. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate literary, reflective narratives rather than conventional storytelling or fast-paced action.
- “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, dissociative in nature, which is fairly accurate for a depiction of someone whose mental state is slowly eroding.”
- “This novella (and it is basically a novella, not a game, as it has no real choices) is essentially a vaguely Dostoevskian story reminiscent of 'Crime and Punishment' and 'Notes from the Underground'.”
- “Although the story resonated with me a lot, most of the dialogue is actually very boring.”
- “Some will like the story; it's just not me.”
- “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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing visuals, detailed environments, and colorful palette, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. However, the slow pace and extensive dialogues may not appeal to everyone.
- “I really liked the game visuals, the places, the characters, the color palette of pictures from places, and also the soundtrack.”
- “Nice visuals and soundtrack, though.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's well-crafted atmosphere, noting it effectively conveys the writers' intent. While some find certain elements overly self-important, many enjoy the immersive and occasionally humorous moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “You really get a sense of the atmosphere that the writers are going for here.”
- “I really love the atmosphere and it has some pretty funny scenes, like the one with the dog.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, particularly criticizing the need to click continuously to progress through the text. This mechanic detracts from the experience, especially in visual novel or e-book formats where smoother reading is preferred.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is appreciated for its amusing scenes and adds to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, though some users imply it has a niche appeal. Overall, the comedic moments are a positive highlight.
- “I really love the atmosphere and it has some pretty funny scenes, like the one with the dog.”
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 15 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the visuals with an enjoyable and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- “Nice visuals and soundtrack, though.”
- “I really liked the game visuals, the places, the characters, the color palette of pictures from places, and also the soundtrack.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, consisting mainly of clicking through poorly written dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience and raises questions about its quality and publication on Steam.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which raises the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game's storyline to be emotionally touching and impactful, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings.