I’ve only been playing Rio Rise for about 5 days, but overall I’m really enjoying the game and I can see the potential.What I like:• The game feels similar to GTA, which makes it fun to explore.• There are lots of houses and businesses available to purchase around the map.• I like the variety of jobs you can choose from.• The vehicle selection is really good.• Being able to actually enter businesses instead of just looking at them from outside adds realism.• I also like that you can use the city bus for transportation.Things that could be improved:• My character’s head is constantly turned to the side. It’s a small issue, but it’s noticeable and looks awkward.• If a server is labeled English, players should roleplay in English. I understand people speak different languages, but the language used for RP should match the server you’re playing in.• Job shifts are way too long for the amount of money you earn. Please consider increasing job payouts. Players are spending a lot of real-life time working and the pay doesn’t feel worth the effort.• The game needs better guidance for new players. When I first spawned in, I was completely lost. Even after playing for five days, I’m still stuck on 13/17 quests, I haven’t figured out how to join a family, I can’t join the career I want, and I still haven’t been able to buy a house. A better tutorial or beginner guide would make a huge difference.• I’m happy that all the emotes are free, but there should be a quicker way to start and stop emotes during roleplay.Overall, Rio Rise has a lot of potential and I’m excited to keep playing. With a better new-player experience, improved job pay, and a few quality-of-life updates, I think this could become one of the best mobile roleplay games available.
Love how deeply you’ve explored Rio Rise already, Janelle, thanks for such a thoughtful review 💛 Glad you’re enjoying the GTA vibe, houses, jobs and buses. I’m noting the twisted head bug, English-only RP on EN servers, low job pay, emote shortcut and the confused start so we can smooth that early game out.