The Rake

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The Rake is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Kanoleiro and was released on December 27, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Overview: The Rake is a Single-player open-world survival horror game where you have to hunt down and kill the urban legend "The Rake". You can use guns, melee weapons, beartraps, a handheld motion sensor, gun attachments, trail-cams, medical equipment, food, and anything else you can find to survive, defend yourself, and win against The Rake while exploring or doing quests in the de…

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a fun experience with jump scares and interesting gameplay.
Graphics are good, and the Rake's AI is scary and unpredictable, adding to the overall atmosphere.
The developer has made significant improvements since launch, and the game feels like a solid project despite being a solo effort.

The game suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, even on high-end systems, leading to a choppy experience.
Many players are disappointed by the lack of multiplayer mode, which they believe would enhance the gameplay significantly.
The controls and AI behavior are frustrating, with issues like the Rake's overpowered attacks and janky movement mechanics.

optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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28%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing performance issues even on high-end systems, leading to low frame rates and a sense of unfinished quality. While some users noted improvements in graphics and interactivity, the overall consensus is that significant work is still needed to enhance performance and fix bugs. Despite these challenges, players appreciate the game's potential and hope for future updates.
- “The game looks perfect; I especially like the AI, optimization has become much better, and there is a lot of interactivity on the map and better graphics.”
- “The game definitely still needs a lot of work and optimization, but the dev did an amazing job with everything so far.”
- “Not even to mention the terrible performance on a 3080 Ti and 5900X system where I could barely get 70 FPS on mostly low settings.”
- “This game is fun, but it needs a few bug fixes, updates, and better optimization.”
- “Really feels like an unfinished game; it is not optimized, and the UI and menu feel really cheap. I hope it really improves.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many praising their quality and interactivity. However, some users experience significant performance issues, such as choppiness and lag, even on high-end systems. Improvements in optimization have been noted, contributing to a more visually appealing experience.
- “The game looks perfect; I especially like the rake intelligence. Optimization has become much better, and there is a lot of interactivity on the map along with improved graphics.”
- “The graphics are good, though.”
- “The graphics do the job.”
- “The game looks perfect, I especially like the AI, optimization has become much better, and there is a lot of interactivity on the map and better graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor to be enhanced by the chaotic scenarios it creates, particularly envisioning how much more entertaining it would be in multiplayer mode, where friends could share the experience of being chased together. However, some mention that technical issues like lag can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with hilarious dialogue and unexpected situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game combines absurd scenarios with witty one-liners, making every moment entertaining.”
- “Running around with friends while this quirky creature chases you is an absolute riot; the laughter never stops!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the story intriguing and are eager to see how it unfolds and concludes.
- “This game is quite interesting; I can't wait to see how the story unfolds.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as frustrating and chaotic, with players experiencing a lack of control and being overwhelmed by erratic enemies, leading to a disorienting and challenging experience.
- “In the 20 minutes of agonizing gameplay I unwisely submitted myself to, I stumbled around like an unmedicated Parkinson's patient while a gangly tweaker with no pants hurled me across the map and mauled me like a pitbull.”