Be a Rock
- March 31, 2023
- Theseus Games
Get on Steam"Be a Rock" is a casual 3rd-person exploration game where you play as a spirit in the form of a rock. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world filled with narrow canyons, vast deserts, and volcanic lands to uncover secrets of an ancient past. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, the game offers a distinct emotional storytelling experience, with exploration, collectables, puzzle-solving, and beautiful open world to discover. Xbox controller support is available for this game.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and a stunning environment that creates a calming atmosphere.
- It offers a unique and introspective experience, allowing players to explore the concept of being a rock in a thought-provoking way.
- Some players find the game enjoyable for its simplicity and relaxing gameplay, making it a good option for those looking for a break from more intense games.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including invisible walls, glitches, and a lack of meaningful exploration, which frustrates players.
- Many players find the narrative and tutorials to be overly repetitive and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is criticized for its short playtime and lack of engaging puzzles, leading to a feeling of emptiness and disappointment.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and predictable, while others appreciate its engaging narrative and beautiful visuals. Critiques include issues with the presentation, such as poorly rendered AI-generated images, but many also highlight the game's relaxing atmosphere and effective storytelling. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it is complemented by impressive art and a captivating experience for some players.
“The best story game ever, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 story, 10/10 soundtrack, 10/10 rock.”
“I like simple introspective pieces like this, and it tells a good story.”
“Once you start, you are placed in a mesmerizing story.”
“The story is told with AI-generated pictures where the developers didn't take their time to check if a hand is glitching through a shield or if a sword is held like a sword or just a pole growing out of a hand.”
“The story is generic and it's easy to figure out the ending pretty much from the beginning.”
“I would suggest delivering the story in a slightly different way. The story as it is isn't bad, but I feel the way the story segments are triggered and acquired could be improved.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive environments, with many players highlighting the stunning visuals and artwork. However, some users noted issues with rendering distance affecting visibility of guiding points when in close proximity. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and engaging experience.
“The artwork and story art are beautiful, the environments are wonderful, and the structures are impressive.”
“While it may sound like an unusual concept, the game's great visuals create a breathtaking environment that will leave players in awe.”
“The visuals, the narration, and storytelling are top-notch; it's quite a relaxing game to play, and the challenges are fun and engaging.”
“There's an issue with the visuals and rendering distance breaking when getting too close, making it difficult to see the white guiding points.”
“The artwork and story art are pretty, the environments are wonderful, but the structures are not bad.”
“I didn't encounter any issues with graphics or glitches anymore.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed feedback; while some users praised the soundtrack as exceptional and integral to the experience, others felt it was occasionally lacking in presence and suggested improvements in sound design. Overall, the music was generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The best story game ever, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 story, 10/10 soundtrack, 10/10 rock.”
“Perhaps source some copyright-free music.”
“The sound design needed much more attention; the music was okay but wasn't always present.”
“Will I just play some random music over it? Yes.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability vary; while some report no issues with graphics or glitches, others have encountered multiple visual glitches, particularly before the first patch was released.
“There are multiple visual glitches.”
“Played just before the first patch, so as can be expected, I did experience a few glitches here and there.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are motivated to replay the game due to the presence of achievements, indicating that the gameplay offers enough depth and engagement to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“I went through a second gameplay as I found out there were achievements.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“I love how the mechanics evolve as you progress, making each level feel fresh and exciting.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a deeper emotional engagement in the game, indicating that their expectations for a more impactful experience were not fully met.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to create a relaxing and immersive environment, making it ideal for unwinding and enjoying chill sessions.
“Amazing atmosphere, just what I needed for my chill sessions.”
