I Am a Rock

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I Am a Rock is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by PanGuoJun and was released on February 18, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"I Am a Rock" offers a unique experience of flying as an asteroid or comet in the solar system, allowing players to plan flight paths and witness the formation of the solar system and Lagrange points. This game also demonstrates three-body systems, encouraging players to reflect on life and the universe.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and imaginative experience, allowing players to explore the solar system as a rock, which some find entertaining and thought-provoking.
Many players appreciate the beautiful space scenery and the calming music, making it a pleasant game to play for relaxation or daydreaming.
Despite its simplicity, some players feel that the game has the potential to be a unique sandbox simulator and enjoy the lighthearted, silly fun it provides.

The game is criticized for being abandoned and lacking substantial content, with no clear gameplay loop or objectives, making it feel more like a simulation than a game.
Technical issues such as poor graphics options, uncustomizable controls, and overall low quality have led to dissatisfaction among players, with many feeling it doesn't meet modern gaming standards.
The developer's unethical practices, including continuing to sell an incomplete game and not providing updates, have left many players feeling scammed and frustrated.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "I Am a Rock" is minimal and lacks a clear structure, offering only basic objectives like orbiting Jupiter in a simplistic solar system simulation. Many users feel it does not qualify as a game due to the absence of a defined gameplay loop, likening the experience more to a physics exercise than engaging gameplay.
- “I am a rock is an abandoned early access sandbox game with very little to it. There's a simple simulation of the solar system, and you can guide a rock around with a couple of basic objectives (orbit Jupiter, etc.). This barely qualifies as a game, and it's difficult to say whether it really is, as there's no evident gameplay loop.”
- “Plotting an orbit around Jupiter sounds more like physics homework, rather than gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game currently lack resolution options and meaningful customization, leading to a demand for improved visuals and performance optimization as it remains in early access. Users express a desire for enhancements to the graphical quality and additional features like a fast forward option.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “It's still in early access, but I would like to see a fast forward option added, on top of the obvious need for better graphics and performance optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with progression.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a remarkable storytelling approach that unfolds through its world, captivating players with its immersive narrative. However, some users note the absence of a traditional story structure.
- “The way it tells a story through the world is amazing.”
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an excellent selection of orchestral and opera classics, including "Waltz of the Flowers," which enhances the entertainment value of the orbit simulation, adding a humorous and engaging atmosphere to the experience.
- “In addition to an excellent music choice, 'Waltz of the Flowers' and other orchestral/opera classics I don't recognize make the orbit simulation more entertaining and hilarious as I rooted and watched the projected asteroid go!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersing me in the game's world.”
- “Each track is carefully selected to match the mood of the game, creating a captivating atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently in early access and users are requesting improvements in optimization, specifically better graphics and performance enhancements, as well as the addition of a fast forward option.
- “It's still in early access, but I would like to see a fast forward option added, along with the obvious need for better graphics and performance optimization.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is enhanced by a clever choice of classical music, such as "Waltz of the Flowers," which adds an entertaining and amusing layer to the orbit simulation experience, making it both engaging and funny for players.
- “In addition to an excellent music choice, 'Waltz of the Flowers' (I could be wrong) and other orchestra/opera classics I don't recognize, it just makes the orbit simulation more entertaining and hilarious as I rooted and watched the projected asteroid go!”