The Rangers In The South

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The Rangers in the South is a PIXELART ACTION ROGUELIKE RPG set in a beautiful 2.5D world inspired by the SNES classics. Fight and design a unique strategy with hundreds of alternatives to explore different biomes and challenges!EXPLOREExplore a hand-drawn world full of details, discover secrets and points of interest in a game that rewards exploration, with more than 5 biomes, procedurally genera…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a charming atmosphere with beautiful pixel art and engaging gameplay mechanics, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, quickly implementing patches and quality of life improvements, which shows a commitment to enhancing the game.
For its low price, the game provides a solid amount of content and fun, with a satisfying loot and progression system that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from various technical issues, including crashes, clunky controls, and a lack of controller support, which can hinder the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited build diversity and samey dungeon layouts that can lead to boredom over time.
The permanent death mechanic can be frustrating, especially when combined with issues like losing progress due to crashes or unclear mechanics, which detracts from the enjoyment.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging loop that involves exploring diverse biomes, clearing dungeons, and collecting loot, which many players find enjoyable and addictive. However, some users note issues such as a lack of build customization, inconsistent loot strength, and a poorly integrated hunger mechanic that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its fluid controls, satisfying combat, and appealing visuals, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- “Great fun with some really great mechanics, and the developer is active in the community and willing to take on feedback.”
- “Excellent gameplay loop with map design that makes sense.”
- “The gameplay feels like mowing down hordes of enemies, which, combined with the pixel-art visuals, delivers an oddly satisfying experience.”
- “One problem is that there's no way to create a set of desirable builds in a roguelike game while lacking game mechanics such as selectable rewards or exchangeable equipment.”
- “There are plenty of other issues that are gameplay related, such as the random loot not having strength correlating to rarity/level, or the weird inclusion of a hunger mechanic (just why?) which doesn't mesh well at all with the rest of the game.”
- “Most of these are issues with the gameplay that should have honestly been in from the get-go.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
53%
16%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and eye-catching art style, featuring beautiful 2.5D pixel aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the stunning visuals and varied biomes, noting that the game's artistic quality stands out, especially considering it was developed by a small team. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of character customization despite the appealing graphics.
- “Trts is a bite-sized ARPG roguelike that has an eye-catching art style, a very fair price, and enough content to at least give you a good few hours of enjoyment.”
- “A beautiful game, with varied biomes and an atmosphere that captivates me to stay appreciating its pixel art style.”
- “An ARPG roguelike in 2.5D pixel aesthetics that looks gorgeous.”
- “No customization at all... such a shame with such low quality graphics that you wouldn't let people create their character more in depth.”
- “Leaving an early review but the gameplay seems like a pretty fluid and fun so far, diablo-inspired with square-style graphics.”
- “(or small team) with Square Enix 2.5D-like graphics.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by mindless yet rewarding gameplay, where players can engage in farming mobs and clearing dungeons for gear and resources. While some find it reminiscent of classic experiences like Tibia, others note the need for more variety in dungeon design. Overall, the game successfully captures the thrill of monster farming with satisfying combat mechanics and appealing visuals.
- “Mostly mindless grinding with frequent power rewards but nothing really special.”
- “Dungeons are tedious and need tile variety.”
- “Overall, farming gear and collecting coins feels relatively risk-free as basic mobs pose little threat.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise for its immersive quality and attention to detail, with many noting its strong inspiration from 90s JRPGs that evokes nostalgia. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a perfect complement to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's incredible to think that this was made by a single person; the effort, attention to detail, and the music create a perfect combination to immerse players in this world!”
- “Another aspect that I loved was its music, strongly inspired by the JRPGs of the 90s that captivated me for hours when I was a child <3”
- “Awesome gameplay and an awesome soundtrack.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art and cozy ambiance, creating an immersive experience that captivates players. The varied biomes enhance this feeling, allowing players to appreciate the pixel art style while enjoying a well-paced environment.
- “Beautiful art, cozy atmosphere, nice pacing.”
- “A beautiful game, with varied biomes and an atmosphere that traps me to stay appreciating its pixel art style.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is criticized for lacking a coherent narrative, with some users noting that the introduction features noticeable AI-generated pixel art but fails to provide any substantial storyline.
- “There's obvious AI-generated pixel art in the game's story intro.”
- “There is no storyline.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its humor, though some players find the comedic elements can be overshadowed by frustrating moments, such as unexpected character deaths after significant achievements.
- “The game is funny, but I cleared the game by defeating the last boss, then... my character died!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel light-hearted and fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues that render it unplayable.
- “Horrible optimization, unplayable.”
- “The game runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it frustrating to play.”