Rune Girl

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Rune Girl is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and erotic themes. It was developed by AFOG and was released on June 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Rune Girl" is a casual game that lets you play games with different animated characters while avoiding obstacles. Its simple gameplay and variety of characters, along with its beautiful graphics and background music, make for a fun and engaging experience. As you progress, you can unlock new chapters and interact with the characters. The game tests your observation and reaction abilities as you collect points and complete tasks.

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story14 positive mentions

The game features interesting characters and decent artwork, making it visually appealing.
It offers a low price point and a variety of achievements, which can be enjoyable for completionists.
The gameplay, while simple, can be fun and serves as a casual time killer.

The game suffers from poor translation and confusing story elements, making it hard to follow.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling more like a minigame than a full game.
The adult content is mediocre, with limited animations and some players feeling disappointed by the lack of nudity.

story
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The story in the game is often described as confusing and poorly translated, making it difficult for players to follow. While some appreciate the attempt at a narrative involving a demon recovering lost memories, many find the storyline unengaging and skippable, with repetitive elements and minimal animation. Overall, the story exists but is generally considered a weak point, overshadowed by the game's visuals and mechanics.
- “Rune Girl is a beautiful casual arcade/indie game combined with visual novel and a good story based on a demon named Asmodeus who has lost his memories and has to figure out how to recover them, all while defending himself from being defeated by other very strong women.”
- “Not a bad little game once you get the patch to work, a decent story and plenty of achievements.”
- “I played the first part of the DLC, good art as usual, story is great as well.”
- “The storyline is ...wait, there's a storyline?!”
- “The story is terrible and it doesn't end, trying to force you to buy the DLC to finish it.”
- “There is also some story linking all stages together, but the translation is atrocious.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and engaging, while others describe it as basic, boring, and frustrating. Many noted issues with difficulty spikes and repetitive mechanics, though some appreciated the casual nature and unique elements. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent for its price, but not particularly memorable or challenging for seasoned players.
- “Gameplay is actually quite fun; I had to redo a couple of levels multiple times before I managed to pass them, and some were a breeze.”
- “The gameplay is really nice, and I find it really fun; the gallery sure has a lot to offer.”
- “The 'gameplay' is actually pretty solid and fun; the music is great, but the voices are pretty trash.”
- “Poor, boring, and frustrating gameplay.”
- “The difficulty in levels feels somewhat random, and the gameplay gets boring really fast.”
- “Gameplay is basic and boring.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are described as cute and simple, with some users appreciating the beautiful artwork while others find it average and not to their taste. Although the visuals do not fully utilize the screen space, leaving black borders, the overall aesthetic is considered decent and fitting for a low-cost title. The combination of artwork and calm music contributes positively to the experience, despite some criticisms regarding the quality of the text and audio.
- “I sure can't complain about the visuals of this game.”
- “The artwork is beautiful.”
- “Excellent art style; the DLC ending nudged me a bit in the feels.”
- “Graphic / pictures are also quite average overall (some are nice, some are entirely not in my taste).”
- “I would slightly recommend this game as a nice time killer and achievement bag if you can bear the average art style.”
- “The artwork does not cover up the full screen; a black border is left on both sides from a 1920x1080 screen.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as decent, with some reviewers appreciating the calm piano tracks, while others find the battle music repetitive and annoying. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the experience, although issues with voice quality and volume levels detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these shortcomings, many players find the music to be a relaxing element amidst the gameplay.
- “Overall, it is a rather original budget puzzle game with pretty good art and okay music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The gameplay is actually pretty solid and fun, music is great but the voices are pretty trash.”
- “Not enough animations, boring story (skipped most of it), and always the same annoying battle music.”
- “The game features decent artwork, calm piano music, and partial voiced text (in Chinese) which the quality of the text is so-so. At some points, it was badly interpreted, with higher volume than needed in a pleasure act. Even though I have reduced the computer volume to 20%, it still was overtoned.”
- “While the music is decent, this game has its issues like no fast forward; the sex scenes are just all over the place or just felt lacking.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome backgrounds and cute emotes, which contribute positively to the overall atmosphere. However, the lack of animations, a repetitive and unengaging story, and monotonous battle music detract from the emotional experience, leading some players to feel disconnected.
- “The game features wholesome backgrounds and adorable emotes that truly enhance the emotional experience.”
- “Not enough animations, boring story (skipped most of it), and always the same annoying battle music.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as funny and well-crafted. Overall, players find the comedic elements to be enjoyable and effective.
- “A funny and well-made game.”
- “It's funny enough to keep you entertained.”
- “A humorous experience that is well crafted.”