On A Roll 3D
- February 11, 2015
- Battenberg Software
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"On A Roll 3D" is a 3D platformer game with 24 levels across six themes, featuring numerous enemies to battle and hazards to avoid. Players must navigate through levels with puzzles that involve realistic physics and logical reasoning. The game combines 2D and 3D elements as platforms cross in front of each other, offering a unique twist on the classic platformer genre. With end-of-level bosses and hidden bonuses, it provides an immersive and challenging experience for players.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and well-designed levels that provide a satisfying platforming experience.
- It offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game is suitable for younger players, providing a fun and accessible introduction to platforming mechanics.
- The graphics and sound design are considered low-budget and can be off-putting for some players.
- Level design can be repetitive and gimmicky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Boss fights and enemy mechanics are often criticized for being poorly designed and lacking variety.
- graphics49 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they are simple and reminiscent of older titles, they possess a certain charm. Some players appreciate the bright and colorful art style, while others criticize the flat textures and outdated visuals, suggesting that the graphics could have been more polished. Overall, the graphics are considered basic but functional, complementing the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Which is another thing, this game, despite its simplistic graphics, is bright and colorful and makes the game pop. The controls are very tight and responsive, and probably one of the best aspects of the game is its soundtrack, my goodness...this game's soundtrack is super catchy and upbeat, drawing you closer to the game.”
“This is a good game with a wide range of traps, obstacles, and ambushes - which is characterized by old-school graphics.”
“The graphics aren't the most polished, but the tune is catchy and the puzzles are nice with a few twists.”
“Bad points: anachronistic graphics, no story, excessively obvious hints and warning signals, a few bugs on collision detection, poor AI, and a bit repetitive.”
“The graphics are more akin to a PlayStation One game than what I would expect in 2016.”
- music28 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and engaging soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many appreciate the distinct themes for each world, but some find the overall soundtrack bland and limited in memorable tracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may become tiresome over extended play sessions.
“Controls are perfect, gameplay is fun, and the soundtrack is surprisingly catchy and good!”
“The soundtrack is super catchy and upbeat, drawing you closer to the game.”
“Every level has its own soundtrack, which is decent, and for every enemy type, there is a well-chosen sound effect.”
“Oh yeah, and that looping music would drive even the kindest person to murder.”
“The soundtrack is pretty bland, with only a handful of memorable tracks (mainly the title screen music).”
“Music is decent too, if repetitive.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and tight controls, making it accessible yet satisfying, with a well-balanced level of difficulty across six distinct worlds. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, including puzzles and various enemy types, although some note that the experience can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, the game successfully combines enjoyable platforming elements with a catchy soundtrack and appealing visuals, providing good value for its price.
“This is a really simple but well done platforming game - it's on the short side but each of the 6 worlds has a very different look and theme song which makes them nicely differentiated and in general the game looks good and the (few) mechanics are used really well so the play is impressively satisfying for such a casual game.”
“Each world has various different mechanics added to it to make the game feel fresh on every new world, and the level design is really solid.”
“The controls are simple and responsive, the graphics and sounds are polished (and adorable), and I find the gameplay pretty fun.”
“While the game could definitely get a little repetitive after an hour or two of gameplay, it's packed with enough content to keep it interesting, ranging from different kinds of enemies, boss battles, and colorful and interesting environments - which I find rather surprising considering the cheap price tag.”
“I shouldn't have to praise a game for being functional, but sometimes indie titles are a little spotty with control schemes and gameplay.”
“Gameplay is a bit slower than a Sonic game, and level design doesn't get that complex, but it generally doesn't feel frustrating, which is a plus.”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a complete lack of story in the game, with no interesting character design or narrative elements to engage players. The gameplay is described as repetitive and uninspired, further detracting from any potential storytelling. Overall, the absence of a compelling story significantly impacts the game's appeal.
“There's no story whatsoever, and the ball has no personality.”
“There is, however, no story to be told.”
“No interesting character design or story here.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical elements, such as amusing sound effects and humorous achievements. Players find the comedic aspects to be a highlight, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience despite the game's simplicity and occasional frustrations.
“The springs make a funny sound when you jump on them.”
“The achievements are funny and unwarranted.”
“It's a simple game, but very funny.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features grindy achievements, requiring repetitive playthroughs of earlier stages to accumulate necessary points and stars, which can be frustrating. While some achievements offer a challenge, such as defeating the final boss without taking damage, the overall grinding aspect may detract from the enjoyment for those seeking a more streamlined experience.
“The rest of my playtime was used in finishing the grindy achievement and another achievement where you have to defeat the last boss without getting hit; it's a challenging achievement that needs a few retries to obtain.”
“Since you can't get all the tougher achievements after one playthrough, you find yourself grinding the same intro stages five times over just to get enough stars and points, which can be a turn off.”
“I have not completed 100% of the achievements thus far; the remainder includes the time trial for the first level (which will probably take a few tries to crack) and the grindy achievements (get x score, collect x stars).”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance while others report significant FPS drops, particularly in later areas, despite using high-end hardware. Overall, it appears that the game may not be fully optimized, leading to unjustified frame rate issues for some users.
“The game runs smoothly until I experienced an FPS drop in the third area.”
“Doesn't seem to suffer any major performance issues either.”
“Not optimized (cheap 3D engine): unjustified framerate drops on my high-end PC.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable framerate, even on powerful hardware.”
“Performance issues are prevalent, making the experience frustrating.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through four challenges on each level, such as collecting stars and avoiding damage, but players note that these optional challenges may not provide enough incentive to replay levels extensively.
“There are also four challenges on each level (collect all stars, kill all enemies, don't die, don't get hit) which add to the replayability of the game.”
“There are also 4 challenges on each level (collect all stars, kill all enemies, don't die, don't get hit) which add to the replayability of the game, but there's nothing really outside of just having an optional challenge that makes you want to do that.”
“There's some replayability in the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of ease in overcoming challenges, as players find that defeating enemies can be achieved with simple actions, creating a forgiving gameplay experience that may evoke feelings of relief rather than tension.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported occasional freezes during gameplay, although some attribute these issues to their own hardware limitations. Overall, stability seems to vary depending on individual system performance.
“I experienced some freezes while playing the game; that may just be my lousy PC though.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in this game is criticized for lacking depth, with users noting that the character design and storyline are uninteresting and fail to engage players.
“No interesting character design or story here.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack depth.”
“There is little to no growth or change in the characters throughout the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its visually appealing levels, featuring effects like snowfall on mountains, which contribute to an engaging experience that remains entertaining from beginning to end.
“The levels are visually stunning, with effects like snowfall on the mountains, and the atmosphere remains engaging from start to finish.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel captivating and alive.”
“Each area is filled with unique details that enhance the overall ambiance, creating a truly memorable experience.”
