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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- RiffTrax: The Game is a fantastic party game that brings friends together to riff on hilariously bad movies, providing endless laughs and creativity.
- The game features two modes, 'Write a Riff' and 'Pick a Riff', allowing players to either create their own jokes or choose from pre-written ones, enhancing replayability.
- With a robust library of clips and the ability to add custom sound effects, the game offers a highly customizable experience that is perfect for streaming and group play.
- The 'Pick a Riff' mode can feel less engaging and may not appeal to everyone, especially those unfamiliar with the RiffTrax style of humor.
- Some technical issues, such as the need for a secondary device to play and occasional glitches, can detract from the overall experience.
- Players have noted that the game can become repetitive over time, particularly if the same clips are used frequently, which may limit long-term enjoyment.
- humor81 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious, especially when played with friends. The game's mechanics, such as the text-to-speech feature and the ability to create custom riffs, enhance the comedic experience, leading to memorable and laughter-filled sessions. However, humor is subjective, and players may encounter varying levels of fun depending on their group dynamics, particularly with strangers online.
“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.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay centers around re-dubbing movie clips with sound effects and text, offering options for both premade riffs and user-generated content. While the premade riffs are well-received, some players find the automated voice in free-write mode disappointing compared to the original RiffTrax crew. The ability to add personal clips enhances replayability, but suggestions for more varied gameplay mechanics and guided rounds could further enrich the experience.
“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.”
“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.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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 similarities between them may hinder its overall replay value compared to the diverse offerings of Jackbox games. Suggestions for "guided" rounds indicate a desire for more variety to boost replayability further.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are noted to be an evolution of the developer's previous title, "What the Dub," featuring a distinct aesthetic and several enhancements. Overall, the visual presentation has been positively received for its improvements while maintaining a familiar style.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences some glitches typical of new releases; 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%
