Another Chance of Rain

Risk of Rain, released in 2013 by Hoopoo Games LLC, recreates the traditional 2D pixel sidescroller with chaotic yet satisfying action. You play as a character who crashes into a strange yet desolate world with remnants of past civilisations that have fallen and now inhabited by unworldly creatures that seek to kill you.


With overwhelmingly positive reviews, 93% on Steam, the game brought an enjoyable single and multiplayer experience to the front page of Steam for a while. A sequel was announced to release almost 6 years later after the first game and surprisingly, Risk of Rain 2 will be made in 3D. While this is new territory being explored by the development team as this is their first 3D project, the game exhibits similar yet promising gameplay with minimalist graphics to rekindle the chaotic adventure that the first game has brought. Hopefully we can get our hands on copies for the game late this year and relive the mayhem while  discovering new features and gameplay.

- Sam

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