RiffTrax: The Game
- May 5, 2022
- Kurt Wojda
- 6h median play time
In the realm of party games, RiffTrax: The Game can be an absolute blast with your friends. However, its particular brand of movie riffing may not be for everyone, as the tone of the written material is a bit drier than something like What the Dub?!
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Get on Xbox Games Store"RiffTrax: The Game" is a party game where players compete in riffing movie clips, TV shows, and other videos. With a wide variety of categories and prompts, players must use their wit and humor to out-riff their opponents. The game features a unique system that scores players based on their creativity and humor, making it a fun and engaging experience for all.
Reviews
- A fantastic party game that captures the humor of Rifftrax and MST3K, providing endless laughs with friends.
- The game offers a unique blend of creativity and fun, allowing players to write their own jokes or choose from pre-written riffs, making each session feel fresh.
- Great for both local and online play, with options for customization and a matchmaking system that enhances the multiplayer experience.
- The requirement to use a secondary device for gameplay can be confusing and inconvenient for some players.
- Some clips can feel repetitive, and the quality of the video clips may not always meet expectations, leading to a less engaging experience.
- Technical issues, such as lag during streaming and glitches in the mobile interface, can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- humor38 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its ability to generate laughter both in group settings and even solo play. While the humor is subjective and can vary with different players, the game excels in creating funny moments through clever riffs, entertaining sound effects, and engaging text-to-speech features. Overall, it is considered a hilarious party game best enjoyed with friends who share a similar sense of humor.
“Bring a sharp wit and a sense of humor; this is a great party game sure to leave people laughing and questioning just how messed up their friends are, lol.”
“My family and I had an amazing time laughing our heads off until we couldn't breathe!”
“The 'write your own riff' mode utilizing text-to-speech is a genius idea and works well enough to get everyone laughing.”
“Granted, that may lead to some unfunny randos, but I've done pretty good so far.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay centers around re-dubbing movie clips with sound effects and text, offering both premade riffs and a free-write mode for customization. While the premade options are well-received, some players find the automated voice in the free-write mode disappointing compared to the original cast. The ability to add personal clips enhances replayability, making it a fun choice for couch co-op or streaming.
“The gameplay involves you re-dubbing clips of movies using sound effects and written word.”
“Complete with gameplay options to either pick from premade riffs or write your own.”
“The gameplay and the ability to add your own clips and sounds makes this a must-have game for me.”
“The premade riff options are quite good, though purely from a gameplay perspective it's slightly disappointing that they're voiced by the RiffTrax crew we know and love versus the automated voice the game uses in the free-write gameplay mode.”
“The write-a-riff mode is clearly the exact same game, with the exact same mechanics, thus making it pointless for those who own the first game.”
“I think 'guided' rounds like that would spruce up the gameplay even more and would help it be even more replayable, even though it's a small thing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers a level of hilarity and replayability comparable to Jackbox titles, particularly enhanced by its online play feature. However, some users feel that the limited modes and similarity between them may hinder its overall replay value compared to the diverse offerings of Jackbox games. Suggestions for "guided" rounds could further improve its replayability.
“Enjoy the addition of online play; it makes it a lot more playable for me.”
“But compared to something like a Jackbox game, where you're getting several games with a lot of replay value as opposed to one game with 'two modes' (they're mostly identical) for a few bucks more, it's a hard sell.”
“I think 'guided' rounds like that would spruce up the gameplay even more and would help it be even more replayable, even though it's a small thing.”
“First non-Jackbox type game I've played that has had the hilarity and replayability of the Jackbox games.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are an evolution of the developer's previous title, "What the Dub," featuring a distinct aesthetic and notable improvements, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features no story, which may appeal to players looking for a straightforward experience without narrative distractions.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The narrative is completely absent.”
“I found the story to be non-existent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences some glitches, typical for a new release; however, the developer is actively addressing these issues and is responsive to player feedback through Discord.
“The game is new and still has some glitches, but the developer seems very responsive to player comments and feedback on the Discord chat for the game.”
Critic Reviews
RiffTrax: The Game (Nintendo Switch)
Basically an officially licensed version of What the Dub?!, RiffTrax: The Game succeeds as a creative/comedy party game by adding the familiar voices of the RiffTrax crew. A few gameplay tweaks improve the dialogue riffing formula, but more movie clips and some variation in the game’s rounds would keep the fun running longer.
80%Rifftrax: The Game review --- Some Movies Have it Coming
Rifftrax: The Game is a fantastic way to bring your funny friends together to riff on infamously-bad movies. With over 2000 groan-worthy tracks, and more on the way, it should make for some genuinely funny moments at your next party. Just be prepared to type as the Write a Riff is the best way to play.
80%Rifftrax: The Game Review
A new movie-themed party game is in town: Rifftrax: The Game.
70%
