The Rare Nine
- October 31, 2017
- Agafonoff
Get on SteamThe 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and fast-paced experience, especially for those who enjoy beat'em up mechanics.
- The music and theme of the game are well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game entertaining and appreciate its potential for improvement.
- The game has been abandoned by the developer, leading to a lack of updates and support.
- Technical issues abound, including poor graphics quality, uncustomizable controls, and frame rate problems that hinder gameplay.
- Many players feel misled by the developer's marketing practices, as the game is seen as incomplete and of low quality.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics rely on outdated retro pixel art, which, despite being simplistic, shows some attention to detail. However, players find the visuals lackluster and limited in quality, with resolution options only scaling up the existing assets without enhancing overall graphics.
“Graphics; while they are primitive, they are decent to look at and there's a lot of attention to detail.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players noting that it complements the gameplay effectively and enhances the overall experience. Many find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, contributing positively to its fun factor.
“The music is pretty dang good and it's a good fit for the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being chaotic and unrefined, with players expressing frustration over technical issues and the simplistic mechanics of fighting poorly designed 2D pixel zombies. Overall, it is perceived as lacking depth and quality.
“Gameplay, if you can get the game to work, involves running around madly mashing buttons to try to fight hordes of poorly designed 2D retro pixel zombies... this is just garbage.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor enjoyable, noting that it adds to the fun despite its challenging gameplay. The lighthearted tone, combined with appealing pixel art and music, enhances the overall experience, making it a recommended title for those who appreciate a humorous touch in gaming.
“The game is kind of fun, lol! It's hard but fun! The pixel art and the music are quite nice. The game is simple: pick a character and complete the objective, either survive or destroy something, lol. I recommend it; this game dev is funny.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and silly situations.”
“Every time I thought I had seen it all, the game threw another hilarious twist my way. It's a delightful mix of challenge and comedy!”
