The Rise

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The Rise is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Icy Mountain Studios and was released on October 1, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

A journey to the topSam and Elicy have the same goal, to reach the top. Both need to understand each other on this journey through the Abyss as they face various challenges and creatures that hinder their path. What is The RiseThe Rise is a precision platformer game focusing on the adventure of two characters seeking to escape the terrifying Abyss where they find themselves. Who are Sam and Elic…

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Challenging and addictive platformer with precise and fluid controls.
Cleverly designed levels and satisfying gameplay, appealing to fans of precision platformers.
Minimalistic style with an amazing soundtrack, delivering a fun and engaging indie game experience.

Input lag and janky controls reported by some players, affecting playability.
Fixed jump height can feel limiting and occasionally frustrating.
High difficulty curve with no checkpoints, making some stages particularly unforgiving and demanding patience and skill.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is smooth, precise, and satisfying, emphasizing quick completion of levels with fluid mechanics. While visually unique, it follows familiar platformer conventions without introducing groundbreaking innovations.
- “Gameplay is pretty smooth and snappy, very satisfying to nail the sequence of a level and do it quickly.”
- “Precision platformer with fluid gameplay and nothing you haven’t seen before.”
- “Despite its unique characters, world, and graphics, gameplay adheres to the established rules.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its amazing and minimalistic style, complementing the game's level design effectively. Users appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the overall atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the level design is even better.”
- “I like the minimalistic style and the soundtrack.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their uniqueness and distinctive style that effectively bring the characters and world to life, enhancing the overall visual experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a limited story presented through brief segments across multiple stages, without an open-world or extensive narrative exploration.