Risk of Rain 2
Moderate overall intensityWhat's in it
Alien enemies appear suddenly from the shadows and can ambush the player; environments are dark and tense with jump-scare moments.
Stylized, low-detail combat against alien creatures and robots that burst apart or fall over when killed. Hits produce brief blood puffs, but there is no gore, no dismemberment, and no human victims.
The story involves death, isolation, and the struggle to survive in a hostile alien environment.
In-game currency (Lunar Coins) can be spent on optional items and a special vendor, and the game offers cosmetic DLC.
Occasional mild profanity in the dialogue and player reviews.
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What it is
Risk of Rain 2 is a fast-paced, free-to-play first-person roguelike shooter where up to four players choose from a roster of survivors and fight through waves of alien enemies, bosses, and traps to reach the final stage and escape the planet. Combat is intense and includes blood, but it is not gory or realistic. The game's atmosphere is tense and occasionally frightening, with sudden ambushes and enemies that can kill quickly. It is played online with voice chat and supports user-created content. The game offers optional in-game purchases and cosmetic DLC.
How it's framed
The game frames the player as a survivor fighting for their life against overwhelming odds, with no moral choices or ethical dilemmas presented; the tone is survival-driven and action-focused rather than moral or philosophical.
Details
- Developer
- Hopoo Games
- Publisher
- Gearbox Publishing
- Released
- Aug 11, 2020
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