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.
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Reviews
- The art style and animations are stunning, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, requiring players to learn and adapt to opponents' patterns.
- The game captures the essence of classic boxing games like Punch-Out, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
- The mechanics are flawed, lacking essential features like counterattacks and clear telegraphing of enemy moves.
- Voice acting is subpar, with many players feeling that AI-generated voices detract from the overall experience.
- The game is short and can feel repetitive, with some fights being frustratingly difficult and lacking variety.
- graphics54 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style and attention to detail, often compared to the likes of Cuphead. Players appreciate the vibrant character designs and smooth animations, which contribute to an immersive visual experience. However, some reviewers note that while the visuals are impressive, they may overshadow gameplay mechanics that could be more engaging.
“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.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lack of distinct attack mechanics and the reliance on RNG for hit success, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some appreciate the visual style and potential for fun, others find the mechanics shallow and poorly implemented, particularly in comparison to classic titles like "Punch-Out!!". Overall, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience, with many feeling it falls short of its potential.
“It's a fun beat-em-up with good core gameplay.”
“Animations are top tier, mechanics are fun, and it really rewards you for learning the patterns and how to dodge/block/and counter!”
“The art style is amazing and the gameplay is really satisfying!”
“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 art of this game is amazing, but the gameplay is so awful.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received for its engaging characters and impressive graphics, though some players find it lacking in depth and resolution, particularly due to an unresolved cliffhanger. While the narrative has its strengths, such as tight controls and enjoyable moments, criticisms include weak voice acting and a desire for more unique traits in character development. Overall, opinions on the story vary, with some appreciating it and others feeling it falls short.
“The game has a good story and amazing graphics.”
“Loved the graphics and was pleasantly surprised by the storyline aspect of the game.”
“As much as it's short for its price, it's really good; the art style, the backgrounds, story, and characters are great.”
“Story is there but it’s not, and ending it on a cliffhanger that will never see it completed nets this game further negative points.”
“The voice acting (AI, I believe) is terrible, and combined with a weak story, it really takes you out of those moments of victory.”
“Not a fan of that abstract story and characters, but well crafted, tight controls, fun.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as impactful and fitting well with the game's art style, while others find it merely decent or lacking variety, particularly in the main menu. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. However, there are calls for more options and additional tracks to enrich the audio experience further.
“Oh also the music is a serious banger.”
“The best part is the art style and music.”
“Aside from the voice acting/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.”
“Second, the music is also trash.”
“- Volume slider: the only option currently is on or off for music and sound effects.”
“Music: decent.”
- character development10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive character designs and animations, which contribute significantly to its unique aesthetic and neo-noir style. 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 appeal, though there is a desire for more character variety in future updates.
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, with some feeling intense frustration and disappointment shortly after starting, leading to feelings of rage and regret. This highlights the game's ability to evoke powerful emotions, both positive and negative, in a very short time.
“The boss made me want to cry out of rage.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unfulfilling and tedious, with one user expressing that their hour spent grinding felt like a waste of time.
“Grinding on beasts is a joke, and the hour I spent doing that feels like a waste of time.”
“The grinding mechanics are tedious and make the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it didn't significantly impact my progress.”
- 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.
“The game features three difficulty levels and provides a letter rank after each fight, enhancing its replayability. While it lacks an in-game way to track your best times and ranks, the short length of the game encourages me to return for the third difficulty and to improve my ranks in all the fights.”
“With multiple difficulty settings and a ranking system, this game offers great replayability. Even though it's relatively short, I find myself eager to come back and challenge myself to achieve better scores.”
“The variety of difficulty levels and the ranking system make this game highly replayable. I appreciate the challenge of returning to improve my performance, even if the game itself is brief.”
“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 forced and don’t significantly change the overall experience, making replayability feel shallow.”
