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Rise & Shine – reviews and rating

Rise & Shine has an average rating of 63% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10). The game was released on January 13, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Linux. Players on RAWG rate the game 65%.

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What critics praise
„Despite its brevity ultimately doing some notable harm to it, Rise & Shine is still ultimately a solid platformer for the most part, one that has a lot of cute callbacks to classic video games while still having its own…“
What critics criticize
„This unconventional 2D shooter has plenty of potential, but it gets squandered due to a lack of depth.“
5,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jan 13, 2017
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieArcadeAction
Developer
Adult Swim, Super Mega Team
Publisher
Adult Swim Games
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Rise & Shine?

Rise & Shine has an average rating of 63% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10).

When was Rise & Shine released?

Rise & Shine was released on January 13, 2017.

What platforms is Rise & Shine available on?

Rise & Shine is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Rise & Shine?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Rise & Shine.

Is Rise & Shine worth playing?

It depends on your taste. Rise & Shine has an average rating of only 63% and the reviews are mixed.

What games are similar to Rise & Shine?

Games similar to Rise & Shine are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
5,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #538 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 24 % of games
  • #29 of 37 games released in 2017 on Xbox One better than 22 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 63%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 64%
  • Players (RAWG)37 votes 65%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 11 %
  • Recommended 38 %
  • Meh 35 %
  • Skip 16 %

37 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jan 13, 2017
Despite its brevity ultimately doing some notable harm to it, Rise & Shine is still ultimately a solid platformer for the most part, one that has a lot of cute callbacks to classic video games while still having its own unique charm, along with some impressive graphics and nifty ideas sprinkled throughout. The action gets nice and intense, and save for the end, puts up a meaty yet fair challenge. So...

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