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Risk of Rain – reviews and rating

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Risk of Rain has a rating of 75% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on November 7, 2013 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita. Metacritic score is 77, players on RAWG rate the game 78%.

Updated Dec 9, 2013

What critics praise

„Risk of Rain harkens back to an era when gamers had to play a game for several hours before they really knew how it worked – a classic approach that can still be fun.“

7,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Nov 7, 2013
Platforms: PCNintendo SwitchPS4Xbox OnemacOSLinuxPS Vita
Genres: PlatformerIndieAction
Average playtime: 4 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Risk of Rain?

Risk of Rain has a rating of 75% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Risk of Rain released?

Risk of Rain was released on November 7, 2013.

What platforms is Risk of Rain available on?

Risk of Rain is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita.

How long does it take to beat Risk of Rain?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Risk of Rain.

Is Risk of Rain worth playing?

Mostly yes. Risk of Rain has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Risk of Rain?

Games similar to Risk of Rain are for example Timespinner, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Colossal Cave, Mr. Run and Jump and Pepper Grinder.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#242 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 50 % of games
#14 of 28 games released in 2013 on PC better than 52 % of games
#5 of 7 games released in 2013 on Nintendo Switch better than 33 % of games
#16 of 25 games released in 2013 on PS4 better than 33 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Our average1 reviews 75%
MetacriticMetascore 77%
Players (RAWG)283 votes 78%

How players rate it

Exceptional 24 %
Recommended 53 %
Meh 17 %
Skip 6 %

283 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,5/10

Game Informer Dec 9, 2013

Risk of Rain harkens back to an era when gamers had to play a game for several hours before they really knew how it worked – a classic approach that can still be fun.

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