R.I.P.

About

R.I.P. is a PC shooter that leans hard into chaos and excess. You play as one of three antiheroes, each with distinct abilities, slinging guns, magic, and whatever else comes to hand across 40 levels of relentless action. The game thrives on over-the-top violence set to a rock soundtrack with Halloween-themed flair. Quickfire combat blends shooting and spellcasting, while level design leans into variety more than depth. A toned-down "kids mode" sits awkwardly alongside the carnage but offers a muted alternative. The game’s biggest selling point is its sheer volume of content. With multiple characters and weapon types, it keeps things fresh longer than most 2005 arcade shooters. Metacritic pegs it at 6.5 out of 10, and Steam users report a 72% positive rating, solid for a title this niche. What lingers are the absurd set pieces and the bold, unapologetic embrace of its B-movie energy. It’s not deep, but it moves fast and knows what it is.