Platforms
- PlayStation 4Jun 26, 20187.2playscore6.214 Critics8.8640 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 11, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 3Jun 26, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PS VitaJun 26, 2018NAplayscore6.54 CriticsNA0 Players
20 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Rainbow Skies doesn’t exactly break the bank and you’re definitely getting plenty of bang for your buck in terms of game length. It’s a shame then that the content that’s present here just isn’t very good. The least we can say is that Rainbow Skies is a functional game, as we didn’t run into any performance issues. That said, the combat system never got a chance to shine, the story and the characters failed to grasp our attention, and the audiovisual presentation has aged like milk.
SebastiaanRaats · Aug 20, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThough dense and repetitive at length, there are moments that are memorable. I don’t see myself itching to return to it anytime soon, but I don’t doubt it’ll find some love among the turn-based RPG audience. It certainly lacks the punch and awe of the more inspired RPGs of late, and it shows the more you play. Hopefully, should another rainbow decide to appear, it’ll be far more colourful.
Matt Eakins · Jul 13, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewRainbow Skies is the RPG equivalent of a store brand Cola--cheaper, but with far less flavor than the bigger brand names, and liable to go flat on you much faster. It gets the job done if you're looking for a real time sink, and there's potential depth there if you're willing to wade through repetitive combat to get there, but it's simply isn't enjoyable enough to justify the commitment it demands.
James O'Connor · Jul 08, 2018 Reviewed onRead full reviewUltimately, Rainbow Skies is a fascinating exercise in time. You’re given a huge variety of tasks to complete at a pace you set, be it the main quest or one of the many diversions available. There’s a lot of freedom in this system that’s undermined by your slow progress in completing any of these tasks. Combat, progression, raising monsters and navigating the world are all slow activities. I don’t mind the pace, yet I can’t ignore it.
James Paley · Jun 28, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewRainbow Skies is perhaps aptly named as it clearly has lofty ambitions to be more than the sum of its parts. The small team behind the game has done an admirable job of following up on Rainbow Moon and they’ve delivered a title with impressive and layered systems for players to enjoy, all whilst respecting the time of current consumers.
Ginny Woo · Jun 27, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewAfter a week's worth of time spent in Rainbow Skies I have to say that even as someone who is not typically a tactical, turn-based RPG player, I appreciate how much has gone into Rainbow Skies. It definitely scratches that particular itch with great progression mechanics, an intriguing world and story, and some great tactical combat. However, the game's unbalanced pacing in story delivery coupled with some serious “what do I do now” moments hamper this otherwise fun tactical, turn-based RPG.
Matt Keith · Jun 27, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewRainbow Skies is an epic adventure with a much improved narrative when compared to its predecessor. Its addictive gameplay makes it an absolute joy to explore every inch of the world, and with a huge amount of customisation options and an abundance of side quests, this superior sequel is sure to keep you enthralled for many, many hours.
Jenny Jones · Jun 26, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewThere are better turn-based RPGs out there; I honestly recommend that you save your money. Go play Disgaea or something, I promise you'll get a lot more out of that game than this one. I just can't, in good conscience, recommend this game to anyone. If you think you'd enjoy it based on my description, though, be my guest, please. And if you have a different opinion, I invite you to refute my review in the comments section below.
Autumn Fish · Jun 26, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewRainbow Skies is a vibrant and cartoony-style isometric RPG that feels like it is trying to be the next Final Fantasy Tactics but doesn’t pull it off with repetitive gameplay and a story that you don’t feel a part of.
Alana Dunitz · Aug 30, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewRainbow Skies has plenty of content, an enjoyable combat system that opens up the more it's played, and some memorable music. Unfortunately, there are countless other RPGs that also fulfil those criteria, plus much more. Couple this with the staggering amount of tedious combat animations, and it's hard to recommend this to anyone other than hardcore RPG fans. It's a (mostly) fundamentally decent game, but not much more.
Colin Beauchamp · Dec 26, 2018 Reviewed on VitaRead full review
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About the game
From the makers of Rainbow Moon comes Rainbow Skies, a new fantasy role-playing game. Immerse yourself in a colorful and vibrant world, filled to the brim with friends and foes, murky dungeons, turn-based battles, towns, shops, and everything else your role-playing heart desires.