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Play Overview
Raft (2018) is a survival game where you work to build a raft while stranded at sea. You start the game on a small raft with only a hook made of old plastic, which you use to pull in floating barrels and planks of wood.
You scavenge the reefs beneath the waves and the islands above. But every action you do must be done with caution as the sea plays host to a number of man-eating sharks determined to end your voyage. You can also craft new survival equipment from the resources you find. Make weapons, crop plots and more to help you stay alive. Gather debris to repair and improve your raft and look out for land as you sail through the dangerous sea, with the option to play collaboratively with a friend online.
This game encourages clever and quick thinking and resource management, playing with a friend will require teamwork if you hope to be successful in the game.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Raft 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
You scavenge the reefs beneath the waves and the islands above. But every action you do must be done with caution as the sea plays host to a number of man-eating sharks determined to end your voyage. You can also craft new survival equipment from the resources you find. Make weapons, crop plots and more to help you stay alive. Gather debris to repair and improve your raft and look out for land as you sail through the dangerous sea, with the option to play collaboratively with a friend online.
This game encourages clever and quick thinking and resource management, playing with a friend will require teamwork if you hope to be successful in the game.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Raft 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated IGEA PG.
Not yet rated but likely to be PEGI 7 and ESRB EVERYONE 10+. There is no nudity, sex, or gore. However when the shark attacks there is a jump scare accompanied with red splotches of blood on the screen.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. The survival game nature means you need some forward planning, strategy and patience. Working together to build a community with enough food and resources takes time and resilience. Young players enjoy the sense of achievement.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox Series X|S.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 5.
Costs
Raft usually costs £14.99 to £19.99.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Raft
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 5.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox Series X|S.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 23/05/2018, updated in 2024
Out Now: PC, PS5 and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1 (10 online)
Genres: Adventure, Strategy (Collecting, Narrative and Simulation)
Accessibility: 16 features
Components: 3D First-Person and Day and Night
Developer: Redbeet Official (@RedbeetOfficial)
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