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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful and immersive environments that captivate players.
- It offers a unique and calming experience, allowing players to explore the concept of being a rock.
- The visuals and storytelling are praised for their quality, making it a relaxing game to play.
- The game is plagued by poor design choices, such as invisible walls and frustrating puzzles that can lead to getting stuck.
- Many players found the narrative voice dull and immersion-breaking, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is criticized for being short, lacking meaningful puzzles, and having technical issues like visual glitches.
- story29 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and predictable, while others appreciate its introspective nature and engaging visuals. Critiques include issues with the presentation, such as glitches in the artwork, but many praise the overall narrative experience and the game's relaxing atmosphere. Suggestions for improvement often focus on the delivery and triggering of story segments.
“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 simple 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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and beautiful environments, creating a breathtaking experience for players. While some users noted minor issues with rendering distance affecting visibility, the overall artwork and design received high marks, contributing to the game's relaxing and engaging atmosphere. Many reviewers rated the graphics a perfect 10/10, highlighting their importance in enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience.
“The visuals, the narration, and storytelling are top-notch; it's quite a relaxing game to play, and the challenges are fun and engaging.”
“While it may sound like an unusual concept, the game's great visuals create a breathtaking environment that will leave players in awe.”
“Overall, 'be a rock' seems like a great option for players who are looking for a change of pace from traditional action-packed games and who enjoy stunning visuals.”
“There's an issue with the visuals and rendering distance breaking when getting too close, making it impossible to see the white guiding points.”
“The graphics are inconsistent, with some areas looking great while others feel outdated and lack detail.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some praised the soundtrack as exceptional, others felt it was occasionally lacking and suggested improvements in sound design. Overall, the music was considered a strong point by some players, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The best story game ever, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 story, 10/10 soundtrack, 10/10 rock.”
“Sound - needed much more sound design, music was okay but wasn't always present.”
“Perhaps source some copyright-free music.”
“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.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players reported experiencing multiple visual glitches, particularly before the first patch was released. However, after the patch, many users noted a significant improvement, with no further issues encountered.
“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.”
“There are multiple visual glitches.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently express disappointment regarding the emotional depth of the game, indicating that it fell short of their expectations for a more impactful and engaging experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and immersive qualities, making it ideal for relaxation and chill sessions.
“Amazing atmosphere, just what I needed for my chill sessions.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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.”
