Rocket Riot
- October 19, 2016
- Codeglue
Rocket Riot is immensely charming with some light-hearted gameplay behind it that makes for some exciting multiplayer battles.
Get on Steam"Rocket Riot" is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter game with over 200 single-player missions and 300 unique characters. Players blast their way through destructible environments, battling quirky enemies and uncovering wacky power-ups. The game features 8-bit styled graphics and constant action, as destroyed objects regenerate quickly to keep the momentum going.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Fun gameplay with charming visuals and a catchy soundtrack, making it a recommended hidden gem.
- The game offers plenty of replayability with additional campaigns and game modes, and it retains the fun of the original Xbox Live Arcade version.
- Unique character designs and destructible environments add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The lack of local multiplayer significantly detracts from the experience, especially for those who enjoyed it on Xbox 360.
- Visual clutter makes gameplay confusing, making it difficult to see what's happening on screen.
- Gameplay can feel tedious and repetitive, with many levels playing similarly and requiring excessive button presses to defeat enemies.
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun and catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall enjoyment and replayability of the experience. While some players have a preference for the Xbox 360 version's menu theme, the current soundtrack still resonates with fans, leading to memorable moments and quotable lyrics. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's fun atmosphere.
“Awesome physics and great soundtrack!”
“There's plenty of replayability with its additional campaigns and game modes, and the soundtrack is pretty cool too. I find myself quoting the lyrics to the song 'Rocket Riot' from time to time around a good friend who also played this game.”
“The music is also pretty catchy, and the game itself is really fun, too.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users finding it boring and tedious, while others praise it for being fun and charming, particularly highlighting the exciting multiplayer battles in "Rocket Riot."
“Rocket Riot is immensely charming with some light-hearted gameplay behind it that makes for some exciting multiplayer battles.”
“Gameplay is just boring and tedious.”
“Gameplay is just boring and tedious.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are visually appealing, with users noting enjoyable visuals regardless of the graphics settings. Adjusting the graphics options does not seem to impact the overall visual quality significantly.
“Fun visuals!”
“I've tried tuning down graphics options from highest to lowest, but I didn't notice any difference at all.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and tedious, with little variation or excitement between levels, leading to an overall lack of enjoyment.
“Gameplay is just boring and tedious.”
“It's not fun at its core; it's super tedious and nothing changes substantially from one level to another.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its additional campaigns and game modes, enhancing the overall experience. Players also enjoy the soundtrack, which adds to the game's charm, although some may prefer previous versions' music.
“There's plenty of replayability with its additional campaigns and game modes, and the soundtrack is pretty cool too. I find myself quoting the lyrics to the song 'Rocket Riot' from time to time around a good friend who also played this game.”
