RiME Reviews
Graphically the game is nothing out of this world, but it fulfills its mission for what it wants to present to us. The feeling of being lost in hostile territory and only in the face of danger transmits it very well, which is why the artistic part excels. However, I am afraid it is a game that, in time, will end up being the meat of PlayStation Plus.
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RiME is a freaking beautiful and even fun experience- one that is marred by almost constant performance issues on the Nintendo Switch, including frame drops and skips.
The technical issues definitely knock it down some, as does the higher cost on Switch, but RiME still is good more often than not.
Optimisation issues aside, RiME is a fun game with some well-designed puzzles. A stunning soundtrack helps to keep you invested in the beautiful, mysterious world you explore.
RiME has been around on other platforms for awhile, and while the Nintendo Switch version of the game doesn't really bring a whole lot new to the table, it is still an enchanting adventure worth undertaking if you happened to miss it previously.
Rime is one of those games that has all the potential to be one of the all-time greats, but falls short at the last hurdle. Choppy framerate and poor visuals in handheld mode hold it back from being a day one recommendation, but it's also an adventure that, one day - despite the flaws - you'll be glad to take.
In the end RiME is a game with lovely massive environments, a very appealing art style, and terrific music that together help build a strong base for an engaging experience. The implementation of the exploration and puzzles I would say is likely to boil down to taste, with some people appreciating the lack of a firm hand guiding you everywhere and others finding some elements needlessly confusing. While I appreciate the story the game set out to tell I’d say that it didn’t quite carry the impact it might have if I’d come to have a stronger connection to the main character, who generally doesn’t have a personality to latch onto. That all then ends up being mired in the game’s technical shortcomings as well. RiME is a game full of ambitions and promise, it just doesn’t quite deliver it all as well on the Switch as it might have. If you’re looking for an ambitious adventure I’d first recommend it on another platform but if you don’t have that option just understand the issues going in and you should still be able to thoroughly enjoy it.
RiME still amounts to a meaningful experience, and, despite being stacked against some tough competition, stands proudly as one of the more memorable journeys that you will set out on this year. It is certainly an adventure that you shouldn’t miss, but a poor technical performance on Nintendo Switch may see you washing ashore on other platforms rather than choosing to persevere.
There are a half dozen or so other games it borrows from which are all better games. But Rime is still a beautiful game to explore. If you've already played Journey or The Last Guardian and enjoyed them, Rime might be worthy of your attention. As an indy title it's cheaper than a regular game and now that its several months old you can probably find it at a discount.
Rime is beautiful, it's simple in a lot of ways and has some nice ideas. It's worth grabbing and especially if you enjoyed games like Ico, Journey and so on.
Rime is a wonderful adventure; it feels good and it takes you to gorgeous places. its something that you shouldn't miss and something that will remain in your heart for a long time.
Review in Persian | Read full review
In the end, Rime is a solid adventure game that is an absolute stunner in the presentation department. The puzzles may not be that difficult, and they start to repeat in the latter half of the game, but they remain enjoyable. The game also has a very good length, so the journey is enjoyable as long as you don't mind the sudden flurry of exposition at the end. Itmay not have the kind of grand mystery that keeps players coming back, but Rime is certainly a game that's worth playing at least once.
Rime was a good experience after all. It could be a lot better if they'd done some improvements and added somethings to it. Tequila Software's Rime did have a lot of serious issues in different parts of it but it is still a game that you can enjoy playing. I recommend playing to all the action adventure lovers out there; Although you have to bear with some of it's problems. If you think that is too much maybe you should reconsider your decision.
Review in Persian | Read full review
RiME is a extraordinary game with smooth platforming, amazing graphics, and one of the most heart wrenching stories in gaming.
RiME had a rocky road to release, but thankfully the final product was worth the wait. A beautiful world with an emotionally affecting story and some fun gameplay. Not without its issues, but a solid adventure game nonetheless.
...aside from RiME having good graphics, it’s tough to recommend this title at $30 ($40 on the Switch) when there are so many other great games that came out this year."
All in all, RiME took me about six hours to beat. Still, I feel there're corridors I should have ventured through, caves I left unexplored, details I missed. While there's definitely a replayability value for collectors and explorers, I do believe RiME's main attribute is that of its narrative significance. The one that will invite you in the future to come back for more.
If you're into puzzle-adventure games, RiME may very well be up your alley. However, those looking for a deep story or a fully explained world will be left disappointed. At $30, it's best to wait for a sale unless you are a diehard puzzle gamer.