Rock, the Tree Hugger

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Rock, the Tree Hugger is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Machineman1357 and was released on July 30, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

A "tree" hugging, human "saving" rock, whose mission is to, well, "hug" trees and "save" humans, without touching the dangerous forest fire.

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Single-Player

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game has a unique concept of rolling a boulder over trees and people, which can be fun in short bursts.
Some players found enjoyment in the brief gameplay, noting that it can provide a few moments of tension and smiles.
The music, while limited, was described as marginally interesting and not grating.

The game is extremely short, with only 15 levels that can be completed in about 15 minutes, leaving little to explore.
The user interface is poorly designed and unresponsive, making navigation frustrating.
Many mechanics are underdeveloped, and the game lacks sufficient content to justify its price.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is characterized by limited variety, featuring only one short, retro-style track that plays repeatedly. While the track is described as enjoyable, the repetitive nature and lack of additional music options detract from the overall experience. Players suggest that continuous play of the single track during level transitions would improve the listening experience.
- “The music has a retro video game feel, with interesting MIDI sounds, though the sampling is a bit short.”
- “There is only one track available in the menu and in-game, but it's a nice one-minute repeating mono beat that is quite pleasant to listen to.”
- “If you're going to have only one song in the game, it would be better if it played continuously through level changes, so players don't have to hear the first five seconds repeatedly.”
- “Limited music variety.”
- “There is only one song I found in the menu and in-game, and it's a pretty good 1-minute repeating mono beat, which is actually quite nice to hear.”
- “If you're going to have only one song in the game, make it play continuously through level changes, so you don't always have to hear the first 5 seconds over and over.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay is limited, featuring only a few mechanics that are not developed throughout the 15 short levels. Players primarily engage in rolling a rock to crush trees and humans to meet quotas before time runs out, resulting in a repetitive experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes as you navigate through the levels.”
- “The mechanics are simple yet effective, allowing for a fun and satisfying experience.”
- “Each level presents unique challenges that require strategic thinking and quick reflexes.”
- “The game has only a couple of mechanics that aren't explored or built upon at all during the 15 short levels.”
- “Mechanically, you click somewhere, a rock rolls around, and you crush trees and humans until you meet a quota. You must meet your quota before the walls of the world collapse in on you.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing the emotional impact of the game could benefit from a greater focus on the finer details in design, as these elements often elevate the overall experience and connection players feel.