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 enjoyable with tight controls and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 90s platformers.
- The inclusion of local co-op and battle modes adds a fun multiplayer aspect to the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with character clipping and collectibles not functioning properly.
- Levels can feel repetitive and lack variety, with similar goals and enemies throughout the game.
- The absence of a 'Return to checkpoint' option can lead to frustrating experiences, especially after encountering difficult sections.
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and impressive lighting effects, particularly in 4K resolution. However, some users noted that while the art style is appealing, certain elements like weapon variety and controls detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is well-optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on a range of hardware despite some criticisms of flatness in design.
“Fantastic graphics and gameplay.”
“Graphically, the game looks stunning.”
“It has a very cartoony art style with a ton of colors 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.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and repetitive objectives, primarily revolving around collecting stone key quarters to progress through levels. While the controls are generally well-handled and there are some enjoyable mini-games, many players find the overall experience lacks depth and variety, leading to a somewhat flat and uninspired feel. Despite its potential, the game would benefit from refinement in its mechanics and level design for a more compelling sequel.
“Fantastic graphics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay handles well (for the most part).”
“I'd love to see a sequel with some of the mechanics ironed out.”
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging synthwave soundtrack, crafted by Andrew Hulshult, which combines 90s industrial metal influences with catchy melodies and powerful guitar solos. Many players find it reminiscent of classic titles like "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon" and express a desire to purchase the original soundtrack, although some critiques mention that other aspects of the game do not match the quality of the music.
“Ruff 'n' Tumble 2: Electric Boogaloo with our lord and savior Andrew Hulshult delivering the 90s industrial metal soundtrack.”
“First off, I really want to compliment the soundtrack.”
“Visuals are flat, gameplay is flat, stage design is flat, music is flat, lines are flat.”
“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 and makes me wish he'd make more in this style.”
“Definitely makes me want to listen to the soundtrack on its own.”
- humor5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The humor in "Rad Rodgers" is characterized by a blend of nostalgic 90s charm and a distinctly adult edge, featuring rude and irreverent jokes that may resonate more with older players. While some reviewers find the humor simplistic and aimed at children, others appreciate its unique style and the ability to toggle between kid-friendly and more mature content. Overall, the game is seen as a playful homage to classic gaming with a humorous twist.
“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.”
“The humor feels forced and lacks originality, making it hard to connect with the characters or the story.”
“I expected clever jokes and witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and predictable punchlines.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is polarizing; some find it overly simplistic and forgettable, lacking depth and engaging content, while others appreciate its potential for humor and parody, suggesting a more creative narrative could have been developed. Overall, the presentation and voiceovers are criticized for being bland and unfunny, leaving a mixed impression on players.
“The story is engaging and offers a unique twist that keeps players invested.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, providing depth and humor that enhances the overall experience.”
“The characters are memorable and add a layer of charm to the storyline.”
“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 could 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.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report a smooth and bug-free experience, particularly praising it as one of Slipgate's better releases, others highlight the presence of glitches and sound issues that detract from the enjoyment.
“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.”
- replayability1 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 introduced new content that may enhance the experience for those who enjoy 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 with additional content.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with players reporting the ability to run it at maximum settings on relatively 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 significant improvement over the earlier version of the game.
“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 I was getting a pretty decent framerate across the board. This 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 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.”
“The optimization is lacking; I experience frequent frame drops even on high-end hardware.”
“Despite the potential of my system, the game struggles to maintain a stable framerate, indicating poor optimization.”
