Rad Rodgers
- February 21, 2018
- Slipgate Ironworks™
- 3h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Rad Rodgers" is a nostalgic platformer game featuring a rambunctious boy named Rad and his sentient game console, Dusty. After being sucked into Rad's TV, they embark on an action-packed adventure through a decaying jungle world, filled with humor and challenging platforming stages. Together, they must combat a fierce corruption threatening their newfound world.
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Reviews
- The game features fantastic graphics and a colorful art style that appeals to fans of retro platformers.
- Gameplay is fun and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 90s platformers, with tight controls and a variety of power-ups.
- The game includes local multiplayer options, allowing for enjoyable couch co-op and competitive play.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with character control and level geometry that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with similar objectives across levels and limited weapon options.
- The game is criticized for its short length and lack of depth, making it feel more suited for casual or younger gamers rather than seasoned players.
- graphics24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received high praise for their stunning, colorful, and cartoony art style, with many reviewers noting impressive lighting effects and 4K support. However, some criticism exists regarding the flatness of visuals and overall design, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they may not fully elevate the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is considered well-optimized for various hardware configurations.
“Fantastic graphics and gameplay.”
“Graphically the game looks stunning.”
“It has a very cartoony art style with a ton of colours and really good lighting effects (as to be expected from an UE4 game).”
“Visuals are flat, gameplay is flat, stage design is flat, music is flat, lines are flat.”
“Comes with Rad Rodgers: World One, which is, from what I can gather, an earlier version of the game that they kept around because the upgraded version ended up having improved visuals (though still flat) which boosted the system requirements, and they didn't want people who were able to run World One to suddenly be unable to run the improved version.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic run 'n' gun style with solid mechanics and appealing graphics, but it suffers from repetitive objectives and a lack of depth in mini-games. While some players appreciate the level design and humor, others find the overall experience flat and uninspired, suggesting that a sequel could benefit from refining its mechanics and adding more engaging content.
“The gameplay handles well (for the most part).”
“I'd love to see a sequel with some of the mechanics ironed out.”
“Gameplay reminds me of Duke 1-2 and Manhattan Project, with an adult sense of humor and an urge to kick some butt. There is also a kid mode that makes the game child-friendly.”
“An early gaming influenced run 'n' gun game with a great style and some pretty good level designs, but unfortunately it's marred by the boring gameplay and the same exact goal in every stage: grab the four quarters of a stone key to open the gate at the end of the level.”
“There is variety in gameplay via mini games, but they just feel thrown together and lack substance.”
“Visuals are flat, gameplay is flat, stage design is flat, music is flat, lines are flat.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by Andrew Hulshult, has received high praise for its engaging synthwave style, reminiscent of 90s industrial metal and games like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Reviewers highlight the combination of catchy melodies, heavy synth basslines, and impressive guitar solos, expressing a desire to listen to the soundtrack independently. Overall, the music stands out as a strong point, even amidst criticisms of other game aspects.
“First off, I really want to compliment the soundtrack.”
“Andrew Hulshult has gone for more of a synthwave soundtrack with this game (reminiscent of games like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon) mixed with his signature guitar solos, and it really is a combination that works brilliantly. It makes me wish he'd make more in this style.”
“As opposed to his earlier outings with Bombshell, the music in this game pops with really awesome melodies and riffs. Heavy synthy basslines rumble in the background while his badass guitar solos are sprinkled on top.”
“Visuals are flat, gameplay is flat, stage design is flat, music is flat, lines are flat.”
“And the music reminds me of Escape from New York.”
“Ruff 'n' Tumble 2: Electric Boogaloo with our lord and savior Andrew Hulshult delivering the 90s industrial metal soundtrack.”
- humor10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in "Rad Rodgers" is characterized by a mix of rude and playful elements that resonate with a nostalgic 90s vibe, appealing primarily to adults while also offering a kid-friendly mode. While some reviewers found the humor to be simple and the presentation bland, others appreciated its unique charm and the lively voice acting that adds to the game's comedic appeal. Overall, the game balances a lighthearted tone with a more adult sense of humor, making it a love letter to classic gaming culture.
“It's a simple game with an amazing 90s style concept, rude and funny humor accompanied by colorful scenery.”
“All in all, Rad Rodgers is a beautiful love letter to the early 90s and at the same time feels fresh and has its own unique sense of humor that will definitely appeal to adults.”
“It centers around the titular character, a young boy named Rad Rodgers (voiced by Hunter Pratt) who one evening after a lengthy session is sent to bed by his mother and immediately afterwards is sucked into his TV and finds not only is his game console Dusty (voiced by Jon St. Jon) alive, but he also has a pretty dirty sense of humor.”
“Recommended for kids (I'm 39, so I feel this is just too simple for a seasoned gamer). The presentation is bland, the story is forgettable, and the voiceovers are not funny.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as simplistic and forgettable, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and engaging content, making it more suitable for a younger audience. While some appreciate the potential for parody and humor, the overall presentation and voiceovers are criticized as bland and unfunny, detracting from the gaming experience.
“Law enforcers, but cartoonish. I can even see how they can make a pure parody of Duke 3D by creating a story where Rad Rogers gets sucked into a Duke 3D kind of game and becomes its character.”
“[h1] story: 8/10 [/h1]”
“[h1] ☯ story ☯ [/h1]”
“The presentation is bland, the story is forgettable, and the voiceovers are not funny.”
“There's no story, and there are stupid minigames added for no reason.”
“I can even see how they can make a pure parody of Duke 3D by making a story where Rad Rogers got sucked into a Duke 3D kind of game and became its character.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report a smooth and relatively bug-free experience with "Rad Rodgers," others highlight significant glitches that detract from the enjoyment of the game. Despite a history of buggy releases from Slipgate, many found this title to be an improvement, though sound issues were noted by some.
“But there are too many glitches to recommend.”
“I've really enjoyed the game; it's just a shame that it's quite buggy.”
“I did run into some glitches with the sound, though.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with players typically enjoying around 3 to 6 hours of gameplay. However, recent updates have added new content, which may enhance the experience for those who enjoy the game enough to restart it.
“I got at least 3 hours on this game, and while it doesn't have huge replayability, I already restarted it again. If you enjoy the game, you can have 6 hours of fun for just 6 bucks, maybe even more since the game has recently been updated and they added more things to do.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players have noted significant improvements in optimization, allowing them to run the game at maximum settings on older hardware, such as a Phenom II 3.2 GHz CPU and a 3GB R9 280X graphics card, while maintaining a decent framerate. This marks a notable enhancement over the previous "world one" version.
“I was able to run the game maxed out on my Phenom II 3.2 GHz PC with a 3GB R9 280X graphics card and get a pretty decent framerate across the board, which speaks volumes about how much the game has been optimized compared to the earlier 'World One' version.”
“I was able to run the game maxed out on my Phenom II 3.2 GHz PC with a 3GB R9 280X graphics card and was getting a pretty decent framerate across the board, which speaks volumes about how much the game has been optimized compared to the earlier 'World One' version.”
