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Thunder Ray

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Thunder Ray is Arcade-Boxing, Retro-like gameplay with blood and violence. Defeat all the best fighters in the galaxy to become the GOAT of the universe.

What works

  • Excellent art style and animation
  • Challenging reflex and pattern-based gameplay
  • Unique and imaginative character designs
  • Fast-paced and intense combat
  • Nostalgic appeal to punch-out fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short campaign with limited content
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes and unclear telegraphs
  • Lack of counterattack mechanics and depth
  • Inconsistent or poor voice acting
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Thunder Ray: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Experimenting.

Last update: 25/08/2026