Risk of Rain Returns Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-17
Review summary
  • Major graphical improvements delivered
  • Excellent gameplay remains fun
  • Outstanding soundtrack and music
  • Great remake and remaster
  • Overshadowed by Risk of Rain 2
  • Awkward and clunky controls
Risk of Rain Returns header

Categories

Roguelike2D PlatformerCooperative MultiplayerLocal MultiplayerCharacter ProgressionPixel Art StyleAction PlatformerMultiple Difficulty Settings

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
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79%
21%
648
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318
81%
356
81%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
71%
Unhelpful reviews
29%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
844
Negative points
373
Gameplay points
609
Perf. points
27
Rec. points
168
Misc points
364
Point
Major Graphical Improvements
Description
The remaster features significantly enhanced graphics, with better visuals, UI, and character visibility compared to the original. Many highlight the improved art style and pixel art.
Importance
47%
Excellent Gameplay and Fun
Description
The gameplay is frequently described as excellent, enjoyable, and addictive, with many players praising its engaging mechanics. It captures the fun of the original while adding modern improvements.
Importance
44%
Outstanding Soundtrack and Music
Description
The soundtrack is consistently praised as excellent, with many noting it maintains the high quality of the series. The music enhances the overall experience, especially in key moments.
Importance
23%
Great Remake and Remaster
Description
Players view this as a well-executed remake that improves on the original while preserving its core appeal. It is considered a model for how remakes should be done.
Importance
19%