Rock of Ages
- September 7, 2011
- ACE Team
- 8h median play time
Knockabout in every sense, Rock of Ages is quirky, fun and characterful. Just dont expect longevity or depth.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Rock of Ages" is a fast-paced tower defense/strategy game with Monty Python-inspired humor. Players must build defenses and navigate ever-changing levels while controlling a rolling boulder to destroy their opponent's gate. The game features historical and mythological figures as playable characters with unique abilities, and multiplayer modes for up to four players. Reference: steamid: 22230
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Reviews
- humor775 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Rock of Ages" is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, drawing heavy inspiration from Monty Python's style, featuring quirky animations and hilarious cutscenes that parody historical figures and events. Players find the mix of slapstick comedy, visual gags, and crude humor to be both entertaining and engaging, often leading to laughter throughout gameplay. While some may find the humor hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it significantly enhances the game's appeal, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience.
“Each level is packed with visual gags, ridiculous cutscenes, and the kind of humor that will have you chuckling for hours.”
“Rock of Ages is a hilariously chaotic mixture of insane obstacle course and tower defense, alternating between guiding your boulder into the enemy gates to break them down, and building medieval weaponry to stop your rival boulder from breaking your own gates.”
“The humor is off the charts.”
“Get it... it's not funny, is it?”
- gameplay401 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Rock of Ages" is a unique blend of tower defense and boulder-rolling mechanics, offering a mix of strategy and humor that appeals to many players. However, it has been criticized for its repetitive nature and simplistic gameplay, which can lead to boredom over time. While the game features entertaining visuals and a charming aesthetic, the overall experience may feel shallow and lacks depth, particularly in single-player mode.
“The gameplay is a perfect blend of strategy and mayhem.”
“Unique concept, interesting art style, great humor, and entertaining gameplay.”
“The gameplay is really fun, the music is awesome, it has a great level design and it's fun, funny, and enjoyable with its multiple cutscenes, bosses, and charming gameplay.”
“But the gameplay itself is tedious and repetitive.”
“The gameplay loop consists of starting a level, seeing the cutscene, rolling the boulder 3 or 4 times while trying to defend yourself and repeat.”
“The game itself is too long for what the gameplay has to offer and the only difference between levels is that by the end the 'mazes' get annoyingly long and tedious.”
- graphics290 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and humorous art style reminiscent of Monty Python animations, blending historical aesthetics with playful visuals. While some users noted that the graphics aren't technically impressive, the creative design and charming presentation effectively enhance the overall experience, making it visually engaging and entertaining. The combination of clever humor and artistic flair contributes to a fun and memorable gameplay atmosphere.
“The art direction and aesthetic of the game are amazing and really capture the art style of the periods you travel through.”
“The visuals of the game are a love letter to classical art.”
“The art style is funny - based on classical art, animated ala Monty Python, telling ridiculous stories with wry humor.”
“Poor graphics, lame humor, overrated.”
“The controls are very loose and the visuals are not up to Monty Python standards, which this appears to be partially based.”
“It is slightly laggy and the graphics aren't as great but it's still a good game.”
- story226 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in "Rock of Ages" is often described as humorous and quirky, featuring a loose narrative inspired by the myth of Sisyphus, where players control a boulder battling historical figures. While the cutscenes and art style are praised for their creativity and comedic elements, many reviewers note that the overall plot is simplistic and lacks depth, making the gameplay feel repetitive and the story mode relatively short, typically completed in about 3 to 5 hours. Despite its shortcomings, the lighthearted tone and amusing animations contribute to an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends.
“The story mode puts you and your customizable boulder traveling through time and space, starting with ancient Rome and ending with the Renaissance era, fighting different characters from each time and location such as Leonardo da Vinci, Plato, or Napoleon Bonaparte.”
“Rock of Ages is an extremely fun game with a hilariously silly story.”
“Good music, interesting (sometimes fourth wall breaking) story with funny references to, for example, 'Lord of the Rings' and '300'.”
“While I understand that story is not the main focus of this game, it felt lacking.”
“The cutscenes aren't really 'fun' per se, but definitely silly and the story is quasi non-existent.”
“Not much of a story to this one, nor does it make a lot of sense.”
- music166 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic soundtrack that blends classical pieces with engaging original tracks, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The soundtrack complements the game's humorous and visually striking art style, creating an immersive atmosphere that fits the historical themes. While some noted that certain tracks can feel repetitive, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The art style is amazing and the soundtrack is just perfect.”
“The music (the OST is included for free) is elegant, drawing from classical music inspiration, yet engaging and well adapted to the environment.”
“There's action, strategy, comedy, and a bombastic classical soundtrack that brilliantly complements the zany nature of the game.”
“Not enough things to destroy, music is bleh, animations are a bit flash gamey in cutscenes.”
“The last couple of levels in a row had the same music.”
“Sound: I'm not an expert on classical music (nor do I claim to be), but I do recognize a couple of songs in this game, and that leads me to believe that the soundtrack is almost entirely non-original.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many levels feeling meaningless and overly long. While some appreciate the initial fun and challenge, the gameplay quickly loses its appeal, leading to a consensus that grinding is excessive and detracts from the overall experience. However, some users note that grinding is not essential for progression, primarily serving leaderboard purposes.
“Grinding isn't necessary to progress.”
“Too much grinding.”
“But the gameplay itself is tedious and repetitive.”
“The levels feel very tedious and repetitive, and just like Sisyphus’s burden, they feel meaningless.”
“The game itself is too long for what the gameplay has to offer, and the only difference between levels is that by the end the 'mazes' get annoyingly long and tedious.”
- replayability26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players finding it low due to a lack of difficulty variation and strategic change, while others appreciate the different game modes and creative elements that enhance replay value. Multiplayer fans may find more enjoyment and replayability compared to single-player experiences, though overall, many agree that the game offers a fun but limited replay experience.
“Overall, I would highly recommend this as a hilarious game with good replay value.”
“There is a ton of replayability because of the different game modes, as well as possible defenses you can experiment with in the campaign mode.”
“Very creative, and has a fair amount of replay value.”
“The difficulty stays the same during the entire story mode and there is no need to change up your strategy, so every level feels the same and it takes away any form of replayability for me.”
“As much replay value as Monty Python's Flying Circus, and about as funny.”
“Admittedly it is a bit short and the replayability is not tremendous, but it's not terribly expensive either.”
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and lag, particularly in single-player mode, while others report a bug-free experience. Troubleshooting issues are common, and pathing problems can hinder gameplay, especially in multiplayer. Overall, the game appears to have stability concerns that may require intensive troubleshooting for some users.
“The game is completely bug-free, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I haven't encountered any bugs at all; the stability is impressive.”
“The game runs flawlessly without any glitches or crashes.”
“It was buggy/laggy playing it single player.”
“At best, requires intensive troubleshooting that I could not find through Google or Steam discussions.”
“- a little too buggy for my tastes - hard to control boulder with lots of pathing issues.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its distinctive Monty Python-inspired humor and vibrant art style, creating a lighthearted and engaging experience. Players appreciate that the atmosphere alone can make the game enjoyable, even if the gameplay is minimal, allowing for brief, cheerful play sessions. Overall, the combination of humor and artistic presentation contributes significantly to the game's charm.
“The general atmosphere is very Monty Python, and I really don't have a comparison to how the game plays—it's very distinctive.”
“My philosophy on this is that there are some instances in which a game may not necessarily have that much in the way of gameplay (take Amnesia for example), but the story, atmosphere, or whatever it may be is reason enough to pick it up.”
“Something you can just sit down and play for just a couple of minutes, and you can't help but smile between the atmosphere, the humor, and the art style!”
“The atmosphere and videos are never serious.”
“The general atmosphere is very Monty Python, and I really don't have a comparison to how the game plays - it's very distinctive.”
“My philosophy on this is that there are some instances in which a game may not necessarily have that much in the way of gameplay (take Amnesia for example), but the story/atmosphere/whatever it may be is reason enough to pick it up.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing occasional stuttering during gameplay, even on high-end systems, indicating that optimization issues persist.
“Occasional stuttering despite being on a high-end system.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through its humorous and playful take on male camaraderie, suggesting a lighthearted approach to themes of connection and competition. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke laughter and a sense of community among friends.
