Unhappy Raccoon

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Unhappy Raccoon is a role-playing game that boasts exceptional mechanics and ingenious graphics, despite being very buggy. The game offers an endless match between Roguelike and a never-before-seen universe, allowing players to explore and discover new worlds. Despite its flaws, the unique concept and creativity of Unhappy Raccoon make it a worthy addition to any RPG enthusiast's collection.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 465 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

stability26 negative mentions

Good art style and character design, making the game visually appealing.
Incredible combat mechanics with balanced characters and fun boss fights that require skill.
Responsive controls and a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.

Frequent loading issues and lag when transitioning between areas, which disrupts gameplay.
Repetitive gameplay with limited map variety, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing during critical moments and issues with the upgrade system.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
37%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, engaging combat, and diverse character loadouts, providing a fun and satisfying experience. However, players have reported issues such as frequent crashes, bugs, and a frustrating stop-to-shoot mechanic that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals and character design are well-received, some players express a desire for better unlockable content and improved stability.
- “Characters are unique and have interesting loadouts that make gameplay a different experience each time.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the visuals are great, and the bosses and enemies are all challenging.”
- “Great fluid gameplay with a lot of options to spice up sessions.”
- “Where it does start to go down is the gameplay.”
- “Don't like the stop-to-shoot mechanic.”
- “Reason for 3 stars though, it frequently crashes in between gameplays, wherein you will have to restart the game and sometimes lose your progress, and the dash/charge is kind of buggy, where you'll have a bit of delay moving after using it, which is really critical especially for boss fights.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
29%
11%
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their art style, character design, and overall visual quality, particularly for a mobile title. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and freezing during intense scenes, suggesting a need for optimization and additional graphic settings. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, technical performance can detract from the experience.
- “The graphic is amazing, cool characters, cool enemy design, fun gameplay, good music, and nice voice acting!”
- “Graphics are wonderful for a mobile game.”
- “I love the graphics, animations and characters!”
- “This game definitely needs some optimization on the graphics, there's always lag when there's too much effect on screen especially in the Atlantis map or the daily challenge.”
- “Graphic load on the endless Kitana stage is horrendous, my device can't get past stage 60 because of the lag.”
- “Over the top light and particle effects cause lag that kills you, and playing on low graphics makes everything pixelated so you can't tell what is happening.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay and can lead to lost progress. Users report that the game often becomes unresponsive during critical moments, such as skill selection and mission completion, and there are persistent bugs affecting user interface and audio. While players enjoy the overall experience, the instability detracts from the enjoyment and needs urgent attention from developers.
- “Most of the time it just freezes on the picking skill screen or end card when you finish a run or the 'protect Kitara' mission, and when it freezes on the end of 'protect Kitara', I have to close the game and see that it restarted.”
- “Reason for 3 stars though, it frequently crashes in between gameplays, wherein you will have to restart the game and sometimes lose your progress. The dash/charge is kind of buggy, where you'll have a bit of delay moving after using it, which is really critical especially for boss fights.”
- “Constant freezes and connection issues prevent uninterrupted gameplay.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many players noting that it feels like a pure hack-and-slash experience without a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the character design and music, they express a desire for a more developed story mode to enhance gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a more engaging storyline.
- “The story at the start looks pretty rough, but overall this game is well made; it's awesome and the graphics are pretty good.”
- “I love the music, little story, and character design!”
- “Wow, this is the best game! I love the skill upgrade including the new story. Thank you to the development team for creating this wonderful art.”
- “No story going on, just a pure hack and slash roguelike.”
- “Only 4 repeatable stages on story mode with ridiculous enemy buff on later stages.”
- “Nothing to do just killing the enemies (AI bots, no PvP version) for no reason, no storyline.. nice concept, but very disappointed.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character designs in the game, noting their quality and appeal. While the focus is primarily on visual aesthetics, there is a general sense of satisfaction with the overall character presentation, though specific details on character development beyond design are limited.
- “I love the music, the little story, and the character design!”
- “Character designs are top tier!”
- “Really nice graphics and character designs.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with graphics, leading to lag during intense moments, especially on specific maps and missions. While some players have not encountered bugs, the overall performance is criticized for delays and lag spikes that affect gameplay. Many reviewers suggest the need for improved graphics settings and performance enhancements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Overall the game is good and I'm really looking forward to new content. However, during the 'Protecting Princess' mission, the game got stuck when there were a lot of effects generated, which I think needs improvement for game performance. It would be great to add more settings for graphics and perhaps audio language.”
- “Good game, but there are too many enemy lag spikes. Sometimes when you press the button, it won't register immediately, resulting in delays that can lead to death, even though the game runs smoothly otherwise.”
- “This game definitely needs some optimization on the graphics; there's always lag when there are too many effects on screen, especially in the Atlantis map or during the daily challenge.”
- “Overall, the game is good and I'm really looking forward to new content. However, during the 'Protecting Princess' mission, the game got stuck when there were a lot of effects generated, which I think needs improvement for game performance. It should add more settings for graphics and perhaps audio language options.”
- “Awesome game, kind of similar to Hades, but it needs a lot of polish, especially on the performance side and more randomized content.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. It complements the impressive graphics and character design, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
- “The graphics are amazing, with cool characters, cool enemy design, fun gameplay, good music, and nice voice acting!”
- “I love the music, the little story, and character design!”
- “The art and music are nice.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the monetization in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the presence of optional cosmetic microtransactions. However, some users have experienced technical issues that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration over in-app purchases and requests for refunds.
- “Great game, no pressure to buy things, no ads.”
- “Genuinely like it, it feels smooth and well done. I haven't had any issues with monetization.”
- “I appreciate that the game allows for enjoyment without aggressive monetization tactics.”
- “Maybe implement an ad system so that we could have an option to watch ads and get coins in return?”
- “I haven't had any issues with monetization, but the only thing I'm not happy about is that after I tried to reenter the game, it was stuck on the loading screen saying 'connecting to the internet, please wait.'”
- “I have come across ads, and though there are microtransactions, I think they're just cosmetic.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be excessive, with some describing it as "very grindy" and "pointless." However, others acknowledge that a certain level of grinding is typical for roguelike games.
- “It's very grindy.”
- “It feels a little bit grindy, but that's to be expected of a roguelike game.”
- “Pointless grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
While players find enjoyment in the game, they note that its replayability is limited. Many hope that future updates will introduce new enemies and biomes to enhance the replay value.
- “Hopefully, future updates will expand on the enemies and biomes to help keep the replayability fresh.”
- “I enjoy it, but replayability isn't the greatest.”
- “Hopefully future updates will expand on the enemies and biomes to help keep the replayability fresh.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and accessible, making it enjoyable for a wide audience. Players appreciate the comedic elements for their simplicity and effectiveness.
- “The humor in this game is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue adds a layer of fun to the gameplay.”
- “The jokes are clever and perfectly timed, making every moment enjoyable.”