The Rare Nine

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The Rare Nine - ultrafast and explosive action platformer, in which you will break through the darkness and hordes of undead in a endless skyscraper. Also we have a lot of great chiptune music.

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Play Modes

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

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of characters, each with unique abilities, which adds some depth to the gameplay.
The music and retro pixel art style are enjoyable and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
The fast-paced action can be fun for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.

The game lacks clear objectives and tutorials, leaving players confused about what to do.
Controls are unresponsive and cannot be customized, making gameplay frustrating, especially for differently-abled gamers.
The game has been abandoned by the developer, with no updates for years, leading to a lack of content and polish.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The graphics of the game are a polarizing aspect, with many reviewers noting the use of retro pixel art that feels outdated and simplistic, leading to a lack of visual depth. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and attention to detail in the art style, others criticize the graphics as average or lacking in quality, with limited options for improvement. Overall, the visuals evoke mixed feelings, balancing between a nostalgic appeal and a desire for more modern graphical fidelity.
- “Graphics: I love the retro art style, the details with the blood and signs are giving me nostalgic thoughts looking back on games just like it in the past such as Slaughter House on Sega Master System.”
- “It's a really great game overall, really hardcore for those tryharders out there, the graphics and the music give the game a really Miami 80's feeling.”
- “[*] Art style is fantastic and a lot of detail has been put into the game, making it more enjoyable to look at while slaughtering zombies.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action against hordes of zombies, which some players find frustratingly difficult and chaotic, making it hard to grasp controls during combat. While the mechanics are generally simple and the music is well-received, many users criticize the lack of clear objectives and overall enjoyment, labeling the experience as unenjoyable or "garbage."
- “Gameplay: the gameplay, as I've hinted at above, is extremely fast and very difficult; you are to fight your way through zombie hordes and find the next room to go through.”
- “I'll give this game its just due though, that tough difficulty and fast gameplay does make you feel every time you die that you can definitely buck up & git gud, as they say.”
- “The game mechanics in terms of control scheme gets an 8.5 out of 10 because the basic controls, while a little odd, are simple enough for most people to pull off.”
- “Gameplay, if you can get the game to work, involves running around madly mashing buttons to try to fight hordes of badly done 2D retro pixel zombies... this is just garbage.”
- “Now, about the game, the gameplay's all fine, music's okay, but the number of zombies that come at you and the damage they deal is annoying.”
- “The problem I have here is that the gameplay is so fast it's hard to find a comfort point with knowing what button does what in the midst of combat, since everything is so frantic.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising its fitting and engaging compositions that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlighted the variety in musical styles, from eerie melodies to upbeat tracks, which effectively complement different gameplay scenarios. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Music: the music is actually pretty good, going from the main menu's eerie Michael Myers Halloween-esque piano melody, to the safe room's peppy low-key beat, to the all hell breaking loose chiptune music in combat is smooth.”
- “The music sounded eerie and gave me a good vibe of the chills, so it gets a 9 out of 10.”
- “It's a really great game overall, really hardcore for those tryharders out there; the graphics and the music give the game a really Miami 80's feeling.”
- “Now, about the game, the gameplay's all fine, music's okay, but the number of zombies that come at you and the damage they deal is annoying.”
- “It's a really great game overall, really hardcore for those tryharders out there, but the music doesn't quite match the intensity of the gameplay.”
- “The 8-bit music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it less enjoyable over time.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and context, with many players noting that it offers minimal background or narrative development. While it features a basic premise involving a zombie apocalypse and survival, players feel that the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, some appreciate the character selection and difficulty options, though they still desire more narrative substance.
- “Indie platform game with a story set in a world with zombies, where you and your group are locked in the top of a building and you have to find your way to the exit to save yourself.”
- “The selection of the characters comes with multiple difficulties and a story behind them.”
- “This game has a huge problem: no controls are displayed, zombies are too fast, and even when you kill a lot of them, they just keep coming. There are just a few objectives and no story or anything that could make this enjoyable.”
- “There is no background in the story; you only appear to kill zombies.”
- “It misses some backstory or a script that could explain why we're here, why we are doing this, etc., but it doesn't affect the game as much as we think it could.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its incorporation of memes and references to current issues, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find the overall experience enjoyable and amusing, particularly appreciating the funny elements like meme decorations and the developer's comedic style.
- “I thought it was funny that memes are hanging on the walls.”
- “References to memes and current issues in the scenarios that give a funny touch.”
- “The game dev is funny.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a range of bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, indicating that stability is a significant issue. Many players have experienced crashes and performance drops, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a concern that needs addressing.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, often motivated to retry after experiencing deaths, leading to a desire to improve their performance and explore different strategies.
- “There's replay value because, trust me, after a few deaths, you will be saying to yourself, 'Hmm... nah, let me do that again.'”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see what I missed.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions, making me eager to dive back in.”
- “There's replay value because trust me, after a few deaths, you will be saying to yourself, 'Hmm... nah, let me do that again.'”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel like filler.”