Thunder Ray
- September 14, 2023
- Purple Tree S R L
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Thunder Ray" is a fast-paced, action-packed shooter game where you play as a powerful hero fighting against hordes of enemies to save the world. Utilize an arsenal of weapons, abilities, and upgrades to defeat epic bosses and unlock new levels. With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, "Thunder Ray" offers a thrilling experience for fans of the shooter genre.
Reviews
- The art style and animations are stunning, showcasing high-quality character designs and fluid motion.
- The gameplay offers a challenging experience that rewards players for learning enemy patterns and mastering dodging techniques.
- The game has a unique aesthetic and concept, providing a fresh take on the boxing genre reminiscent of classic titles like Punch-Out.
- The mechanics feel unrefined, lacking essential features like counterattacks and clear indicators for dodging or blocking enemy moves.
- The game is short, with only a limited number of fights, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
- Voice acting is subpar, often sounding AI-generated, which detracts from the overall immersion and experience.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its mechanics as unrefined and frustrating, particularly noting the lack of distinct attack functions and poor implementation of charge attacks. While some appreciate the art style and find the gameplay engaging, others feel it falls short compared to its inspirations, lacking essential features like counters and clear telegraphing of enemy moves. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from mechanical flaws that detract from the overall experience.
“The art style is amazing and the gameplay is really satisfying!”
“Great gameplay, memorable characters, and overall just very slick.”
“The mechanics are simple yet challenging, offering depth of strategy.”
“There’s no difference between your attack buttons as they all do the same damage, nor are they used to counter any specific attack or mechanic of the game. On top of that, enemies have an RNG chance to block your attacks; maybe you’ll hit them 5 times, maybe zero times, giving you no reward for predicting their combo string correctly.”
“The actual gameplay experience is too shallow, and several mechanics just don't gel well.”
“The special 'charged punch' mechanic generally feels poorly implemented.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style, smooth animations, and modern updates to classic visuals, creating a visually captivating experience. However, many reviewers note that while the aesthetics are impressive, they often overshadow gameplay mechanics that feel lacking or frustrating, leading to a disconnect between the beautiful presentation and the overall gaming experience. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, but they are not enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings in other areas.
“Let’s get this out of the way immediately, this game looks amazing as its sense of style and aesthetic is unparalleled, not only thanks to the character design and drawing expertise behind it, but also everything else, from how the motion is conveyed, to the subtle but necessary screen effects like flashes, film grains and so on.”
“The visuals are a feast for the eyes, updating the classic look with modern graphics and stylish animations.”
“The hand-drawn graphics are a refreshing sight, especially since they've become somewhat rare these days.”
“If for whatever reason the creator reads this, my only real comment to make is instead of spending all your time and money on an art style, maybe go back and play the games you're trying to imitate and learn what actually made them fun.”
“I really like the art style but nothing else about it.”
“I don't really like to play fighting games much, but I definitely felt like trying this one out because of the graphics.”
- character development9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive character designs and animations, which contribute significantly to its unique neo-noir aesthetic. While some players appreciate the charm and edge of the designs, others feel they lack charisma compared to similar titles. Overall, the game is praised for its visual style, with anticipation for future updates that may introduce additional characters to enhance the experience.
“The character designs have both an edge and a charm to them that complements the neo-noir look of the game.”
“Feels spectacular, has some of the coolest character designs in the genre, and the animations are some of the best in any game.”
“The character designs are really good; you can tell they put a lot of effort into making them.”
“I'm not a big fan of the character designs.”
“The character design, while interesting, lacks the charisma of something like One Punch Man.”
“The character designs have both an edge and a charm that complements the neo-noir look of the game.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as impactful and fitting well with the game's art style and characters, while others find it lacking or mediocre. Many appreciate the original compositions during gameplay, though there are suggestions for improvement, such as adding a catchy background track to the main menu. The combination of music and sound effects contributes to an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Oh, also the music is a serious banger.”
“Aside from the voice acting and voice lines, the rest of the game feels very polished. Character animations are smooth and look really nice paired with the cyberpunk art style, and the music feels very impactful and fits the characters.”
“From the moment you hit 'play,' the visuals take you on a trippy journey that, along with the music, sound effects, and the coach's deep and velvety voice, makes you forget you're getting pummeled, and all you want to do is keep playing to continue on that amazing world.”
“Second, the music is also trash.”
“The music feels very impactful and fits the characters.”
“The music, sound effects, and the coach's deep and velvety voice make you forget you're getting pummeled.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and graphics, while others criticize it for being incomplete and ending on an unresolved cliffhanger. Additionally, the quality of voice acting detracts from the overall experience, further diminishing the impact of the narrative.
“The game has a good story and amazing graphics.”
“Loved the graphics and was pleasantly surprised by the storyline aspect of the game.”
“Oh, and I also liked the story.”
“Story is there, but ending it on a cliffhanger that will never be completed earns this game further negative points.”
“The voice acting (I believe it's AI) is terrible, and combined with a weak story, it really takes you out of those moments of victory.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing feelings of disappointment and regret shortly after starting, indicating that it failed to meet their expectations and left them feeling foolish for their enthusiasm.
“I was so excited for this game when I heard about it a couple of days ago and bought it as soon as I got the email that it was up for purchase, but in just 15 minutes, it made me feel like an idiot for doing so.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers replayability through three difficulty levels and a ranking system after each fight, encouraging players to improve their performance. However, the lack of an in-game feature to track best times and ranks may limit some players' motivation to replay. Despite its short length, many users express a desire to return for the challenge of higher difficulties and achieving better ranks.
“It has 3 difficulties and gives you a letter rank after each fight for replayability. The game is quite short, but I know I will be coming back for the 3rd difficulty and to grind for good ranks on all the fights.”
“The variety of choices and paths in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and exciting.”
“With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability factor is incredibly high, keeping me engaged long after my first run.”
“It has 3 difficulties and gives you a letter rank after each fight for replayability; however, there seems to be no in-game way to see your best times and ranks on fights. The game is quite short, but I know I will be coming back for the 3rd difficulty and to grind good ranks on all the fights.”
“The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability. Once you finish the main story, there’s little incentive to go back and play through it again.”
“While the game offers multiple endings, they feel more like variations of the same story rather than distinct experiences, which diminishes the replay value.”
