The game can be very fun to play with friends, providing a chill experience.
Despite its flaws, the game shows promise and has a unique concept.
It's completely free, demonstrating the developer's dedication to making the game accessible.
The game suffers from low resolution and confusing gameplay mechanics, making it hard to understand.
Multiplayer features feel lacking, with very few players online at any given time.
Overall visual quality is poor, resembling a college student's proof of concept rather than a polished product.
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style, which some users find appealing, but the resolution and controls are locked, preventing any customization to enhance the visual or control experience. This decision to use outdated graphics may not resonate with all players, particularly those expecting modern visuals.
“Cool graphics”
“Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for its poor quality and vagueness, making it difficult for players to understand objectives, which has led to a lack of engagement and a very low player count. Despite the availability of a tutorial, many users found the mechanics confusing, contributing to the game's overall failure.
“I clicked the tutorial button and learned the game mechanics.”
“The poor quality and confused gameplay (it's extremely vague what you're supposed to do) contributed to the game's failure... despite being completely free, the highest concurrent player count was only 5, and that just happened on one day.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that "grinding" in Water Rain involves a mix of combat and resource management, as they must repeatedly engage in battles against enemies and other players while also focusing on farming and building to generate income. This dual focus on slashing and economic development creates a unique but potentially repetitive gameplay loop.