Roarr!

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Roarr! is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Born Lucky Games and was released on November 7, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

"Roarr! is a nostalgic action game, reminiscent of classic brawler games on Nintendo platforms. Play solo or with a friend in local multi-player mode, fighting through hordes of aliens across six unique islands, each with their own terrifying bosses and 25 enemy types. Brace yourself for a thrilling and dynamic gameplay experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game can be enjoyable for quick, mindless sessions, especially with friends.
The concept of playing as a T-Rex and the ability to customize it with different outfits adds a fun element.
For its low price, it can provide some entertainment, particularly for younger audiences.

The game is plagued by frequent game-breaking bugs and lacks polish, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, often reducing combat to mindless button mashing without much strategy.
The controls are poorly designed, especially for keyboard users, and the game is better suited for controllers.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive, uninspired, and lacking engaging mechanics or objectives, leading to a generally unrewarding experience. While some players find the graphics appealing and the core concept charming, many express frustration with awkward controls and a lack of depth, making it difficult to maintain interest over time. Overall, the gameplay fails to deliver a satisfying experience, often described as boring and simplistic.
- “Easy if you learn the mechanics.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “Having an immediately recognizable gameplay loop that is also cute is a wonderful first step.”
- “Much worse though is the very repetitive gameplay with no objective, power-ups, or anything to keep your attention beyond just a couple of minutes.”
- “The gameplay is as simple and boring as the name of this game.”
- “The music is obnoxious, the gameplay is repetitive, and the controls are very unenjoyable to use.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
37%
50%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, annoying, and poorly suited to the gameplay, often described as "childish" or resembling "elevator music." Many players found the limited soundtrack to be grating, with some expressing that it detracted significantly from their overall experience. Overall, the sound design lacks impact and fails to enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Oh, and it would have been nice to have more than one song throughout the whole game.”
- “Maybe I would've been less harsh if the whole game wasn't a complete torture having to listen to that god-awful song on repeat, only to have a few seconds of reprieve before the satanic thing starts playing again.”
- “The music does not at all fit with the theme; it sounds like I should be sitting down for tea and biscuits rather than rampaging across what is basically the world's flattest action map.”
- “And the worst thing about this game is that horrible music; the music is just agony and not only that, it repeats over and over to the point where you feel that your ears are going to bleed.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the improved visuals on certain platforms and the bright aesthetic, while others criticize the uninspired and simplistic designs, lack of variety, and overall ugliness. Many players find the graphics to be a significant drawback, describing them as bland and reminiscent of outdated arcade games. Overall, the visuals seem to detract from the gameplay experience for a substantial number of users.
- “For one, the graphics seem a lot more improved and the game is much more polished on other platforms.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “Aesthetically, the game is quite bright with simple graphics.”
- “Within 5 minutes it was already tiring, with the uninspired visuals and bland enemies; it's really not that fun to even look at.”
- “Graphics and environments are also severely lacking.”
- “The graphics are just ugly, really ugly; it felt like they were trying to create that old arcade game feel, but it doesn't do any wonders.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players finding it simplistic and unoriginal. The plot revolves around a T-Rex named Sue fighting off alien invaders, but it fails to deliver a compelling narrative, leaving players disappointed and yearning for a more substantial storyline. Overall, the story is seen as an afterthought, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and lacking meaningful context.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I expected the game to have more of a frame story, but all you get is Sue the T-Rex fighting big octopus aliens because they woke her up and you just have high score runs.”
- “The story is simple and nothing special; you play as Sue the T-Rex who is woken up by an invading alien race who want to take over the world, and it's up to you to save it. Not much to phone home about.”
- “☑ Twilight was a better love story than this.”
- “The story is simple and nothing special; you play as Sue the T-Rex who is woken up by an invading alien race that wants to take over the world, and it's up to you to save it. Not much to phone home about.”
- “I expected the game to have more of a frame story, but all you get is Sue the T-Rex fighting big octopus aliens because they woke her up, and you just have high score runs.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players describe the experience as frustrating due to wonky controls, game-breaking issues, and unfair boss fights, making solo play particularly unenjoyable. Overall, the game's technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “It's been a while since I touched a game so rough and buggy to the point it's borderline unplayable.”
- “Otherwise the game is kind of buggy and I feel like I lose brain cells playing.”
- “Extremely unfair or buggy boss fights.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant effort and strategy to progress. Players describe it as a mix of mindless repetition and complex combo exploration, with some feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration rather than engagement.
- “It's not mindless; it's not tedious, but the depth lies in figuring out what combos there are and how to do them or exploit them.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “Jurassic Edition is a tedious beat 'em up game that doesn't deserve your money; please pass on this game.”
- “Played through 12 minutes of absolute tedious button mashing through grunts only to get one-shotted by the boss.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with some players feeling it is a "one and done" experience. However, it is considered more replayable than a similar title, "The Isle," suggesting that there are some elements that encourage players to return.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse gameplay options.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it more playable than similar titles.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and again, as there's always something new to discover.”
- “Replayability: one and done.”
- “More playable than the Isle.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users feeling it resembles a novice project due to bugs and performance issues that can be bothersome. However, despite these flaws, the game runs smoothly overall and provides an enjoyable experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and it is a blast of fun to destroy everything.”
- “The whole vibe of the game feels like a dev created an average high school project or a novice programming project and just put it up. There are bugs and performance issues that are more of a nuisance than anything.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my experience, making it clear that the game wasn't properly optimized for performance.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns, as it resembles that of low-quality asset flips or cash grabs, leading to skepticism about its value. Players feel it has the characteristics of a mobile game designed primarily for profit rather than quality.
- “There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- “It almost feels like a mobile game you'd see ads for on your phone.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed emotions regarding the game's impact, noting feelings of motion sickness after extended play, particularly in Just Cause IV. While the destructible environment offers potential for engagement, the lack of satisfying destruction diminishes the emotional payoff.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some find it amusing and quirky enough to recommend, others feel it falls flat, likening it to a poorly executed mobile game. Overall, it offers a decent comedic experience for its low price, especially with a demo available for hesitant players.
- “This is probably the weirdest game I've played that I actually can recommend. It is quite funny for the price it has, and even has a demo case if you're afraid to pay the €2 for it. It feels like a mobile game, but for its price tag, we can't expect much. It is what it is, and for its value, it isn't bad.”