RiME

The game itself is good, I really enjoy it, but there are huge problems that you must know about. 1. Runs like grabage, with a system that passes the "recommended system requirements" except the graphics card which is neraly suitable for the recommended sysreq (R9 270X) I can't run it on 1080p@60 even at the lowest settings, it's playable but runs poorly. 2. Price tag- as I see on the internet, the length of the game is something like 6 hours, I kinda see it too short for a 30$ price tag. except for those 2 problems, the game is fun, interesting and even has great music.

RiME is a gorgeous puzzle/platformer that reminds me of ICO on playstation, without the combat. You can die though in many surprising ways (I won't spoil the start of chapter 2!). There's an emphasis on exploring and discovering the island's secrets, with collectibles that explain the sad truth of the story. Each chapter has a unique look and feel; there are some amzingly beautiful scenes that you just have to stop and soak in, and some really creepy parts too. The puzzles are perhaps a bit too easy and it's quite short, around 6 hours for a playthrough. But don't let that put you off. Play it, fall in love, cry at the end. It's that good.

Beautifull and touching. Only if the collectibles were more easy to find, to experience the story in full on the first go.

I've never heard better game music. But the puzzles are about the difficulty level of the Zelda games, which isn't challenging enough for me. And there are some enemies, even though you can't attack, which isn't my preference. Overall good though.

RiME is very reminiscent of ICO and ABZU, featuring a mostly-mute protagonist navigating beautiful environs and solving puzzles while gradually uncovering a story told entirely through pictures, interaction and context rather than dialogue or writing. There's not a lot new here, but it's well done and enjoyable. The characters, while few, are all endearing and have lots of personality and I found the story to be deeply moving and emotionally affecting, especially at the end. The controls are smooth and responsive, though navigation can be frustratingly slow sometimes and the puzzles can become repetitive. The only real problems I had were a couple glitched achievements and the monotony of searching every possible corner for the collectibles- I feel like the game would have worked just as well, if not better, without these inclusions, which only serve to distract from and cheapen the story it's trying to tell. I got the game for free as a bonus from a sale, and if you did the same, I highly recommend downloading and playing it. If not, you might want to wait for it to go on sale, but it's still worth playing- just maybe not worth the $30 original price, as it's fairly short.