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Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 2 days ago.
Author: Ellen Robertson, @GeekDadGamer, Jo Robertson and Ben Kendall.
Overview
This is the second game in the Risk of Rain series, and has expanded beyond the original; now you can play in a 3D open world rather than on a 2D platform, which it manages to execute whilst still keeping it's sci-fi and fantasy charm. Risk of Rain 2 boasts a large variety of loots that you can earn on runs by killing aliens and collecting the currency once they drop dead.
- Risk of Rain (2014) PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch.
- Risk of Rain 2 (2019) PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
- Risk of Rain Returns (a remake of the original game) (2023) PC and Nintendo Switch.
Game Details
Release Date: 30/08/2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Players: 1 (4 online)
Genres: Shooting, Strategy (Adventure and Collecting)
Accessibility: 15 features
Developer: Hopoo Games (@HopooGames)
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There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
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