Blink: Rogues
- December 16, 2019
- Fox Dive Studio
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Reviews
- Innovative mechanics like the ability to blink between screens and flip upside down add a fresh twist to the classic SHMUP genre, making gameplay dynamic and engaging.
- The game is best enjoyed with friends, offering both competitive and cooperative modes that enhance the overall experience and replayability.
- Challenging gameplay with a variety of enemies and weapons keeps players engaged, rewarding skillful play and encouraging players to improve their performance.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth in its story and character development, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
- Boss fights are underwhelming and do not provide the challenge expected from a game with such a high difficulty level in other areas.
- The music and sound design are inconsistent and can be monotonous, detracting from the overall immersive experience.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Blink: Rogues" is characterized by its innovative mechanics, particularly the "blink" feature that allows players to teleport between screens, adding a dynamic twist to the traditional shmup genre. While the game offers challenging and engaging action, some players feel that certain mechanics are underutilized and could benefit from additional depth and variety. Overall, it provides a fun experience, especially in multiplayer, though the repetitive nature and lack of sound effects may detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Blink: Rogues adds a new spice to the genre by mixing it up with some new mechanics, which we will go through in this review.”
“The gameplay is an attempt to spice up the classical shmup game mode with two parallel screens which you can switch between.”
“This is a fun concept as it makes the gameplay more dynamic and doesn’t have you falling asleep at your keyboard, allowing for pretty seamless dual player integration.”
“Unfortunately, despite the interesting concept, I did encounter some issues in the gameplay.”
“Considering how difficult the other parts of the gameplay are, I think the dev could add a bit more challenge here.”
“But I think the main mechanic is underused.”
- story25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in depth and motivation, describing the campaign as more of a tutorial than a compelling narrative. While there are elements like collectibles that provide snippets of the story, many feel the overall storyline is underwhelming and not engaging enough to sustain interest throughout the missions. However, some players appreciate the fun gameplay and the variety of modes available, even if the story itself is considered cheesy or simplistic.
“You can play the single player mode which contains a story mode with 10 levels plus a survival mode, or you can grab a friend, plug in a pair of controllers and compete with him/her to get the highest score.”
“Current enemy types, current weapons, and the story are solid, well drawn, well animated, and the most important thing: the game is enjoyable and fun.”
“Blink: Rogues is a fun little game with a proper storyline, although a bit cheesy, and nice animations and graphics to go with it.”
“The campaign is just a tutorial without any story or motivation for the player to complete the missions.”
“Personally, I find the storyline and the boss fights rather underwhelming.”
“The story mode can be a bit short if your goal is to just unlock the next level, and the survival mode is fun enough but I'm not sure if I'd sink 5-6 hours playing the survival mode alone.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it monotonous and lacking variety, particularly during gameplay where sound effects are minimal. However, others appreciate the fitting combination of music and visuals, noting that while the main menu tracks are enjoyable, the overall soundtrack can feel disjointed and repetitive. Overall, the sound design is deemed adequate but not exceptional, with some elements being more engaging than others.
“The colors chosen and the music just fit perfectly; the look of the flying ships is simple and quite intricate at the same time.”
“Also cool music and graphics.”
“The two songs that play in the main menu are really good, though!”
“The music is monotonous at its best, and besides the blink mechanic, the rest of your actions don't have sounds.”
“Lastly, the music is a bit all over the place in terms of style, which is unfortunate.”
“They seem to play at random when starting a mission too, so there's a chance to keep getting the same songs as you play through the story.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their simplicity and clarity, allowing players to focus on gameplay without distraction. Users appreciate the clean, 3D-rendered visuals and smooth animations, which enhance the overall experience, despite some noting that the graphics are simplified. Overall, the combination of decent graphics and engaging sound design contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“Clean graphics, smooth controls, and a high skill level cap make this game very enjoyable in a very short time.”
“Because everything is rendered in 3D and not as a 2D graphic, it looks a lot more real as well, and I enjoy that.”
“The graphics are simplified, but easy to understand, and the screen switching is easy to pull off once you get used to it.”
“Clean graphics, smooth controls and a high skill level cap, make this game very enjoyable in a very short time.”
“Because everything is rendered in 3D and not as a 2D graphic, it looks a lot more real as well and I enjoy that.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly when played in split-screen mode with a friend, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The game has plenty of replayability if you plan on playing with a friend in split-screen mode.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
“The variety of character choices and paths ensures that no two games feel the same.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, as the story feels linear and doesn't change with different playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game since most side quests are repetitive.”
“While the game offers some replayability through different character builds, the overall experience feels too similar each time.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The voxel-like backdrop effectively enhances the atmosphere of the game, striking a balance between immersive detail and minimal distraction.
“The voxel-like backdrop provides a good amount of atmosphere without being too distracting.”
