Rocket Skates VR
- April 16, 2021
- EpiXR Games UG
Get on Steam"Rocket Skates VR" is a virtual reality game where players wear rocket-powered skates and race down a mountain road. The game offers various modes, such as "Time to Rage" where players destroy targets with a rocket booster and baseball bat, "Aim and Shoot" where players use a gun while riding their skates, and "Rocket Rush" for double the speed and fun.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent, convenient controls and beautiful detailed graphics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Rocket Skates VR offers a unique arcade racing experience that combines physical movement with gameplay, providing a fun way to exercise while gaming.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have shown a commitment to improving the game, which is promising for its future development.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and lacks variety in its levels, which can lead to a diminished interest over time.
- Many players experience motion sickness due to the control mechanics, which require physical turning and can be nausea-inducing.
- The sound effects and music are poorly implemented, often glitchy or non-existent, which detracts from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a strong sense of speed and an entertaining core mechanic, appealing to fans of arcade-style games. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and lacks depth, with suggestions for additional mechanics to enhance engagement. While the basic concept is well-received, improvements in sound effects and soundtrack quality are also needed to better complement the fast-paced action.
“The sense of speed is good and the core mechanic is entertaining.”
“I really like the basic idea of the game and the arcade type of gameplay.”
“There are a lot of chips, the gameplay is very diverse!”
“I think that this game needs to polish up a bit, as well as add some more mechanics that would keep interest in playing.”
“The biggest disappointments are very repetitive gameplay and poor sound effects.”
“Besides that, the soundtrack is not that good and could improve, too (faster, sustained rhythms that better fit the fast gameplay, etc.).”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as beautiful and detailed, but many users feel they lack variety, with new levels often resembling previous ones due to similar assets and filters. While the graphics are generally smooth and fluid, some reviewers note that they are not particularly demanding on hardware, and there is a desire for more customization options. Overall, the graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising their quality while others criticize their repetitiveness.
“Beautiful detailed graphics.”
“Of the shortcomings, I can only single out the graphics; basically, the game is very cool, but because of this, the game is not demanding on the PC.”
“While the graphics and motions are okay, fluid and smooth.”
“Sadly though the good ends there, the graphics aren't great and each new level just feels like the previous level with different colored assets and screen filter.”
“While the graphics and motions are okay, fluid and smooth, the music suffers from ongoing artifacts, click noises, and delays.”
“Audio, graphics, seating preferences, dominant hand selection, this doesn't exist yet.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting persistent clicking noises, audio artifacts, and a lackluster soundtrack that fails to enhance the gameplay experience. Many players expressed frustration over the absence of options to adjust audio settings, forcing them to mute the game and seek alternative music sources. Overall, the audio department is considered a significant drawback, detracting from the game's overall enjoyment.
“While the graphics and motions are okay, fluid and smooth, the music suffers from ongoing artifacts, click noises, and delays.”
“Besides that, the soundtrack is not that good and could improve, too (faster, sustained rhythms that better fit the fast gameplay, etc.).”
“I experienced many issues with the music.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as underwhelming, with users feeling it lacks depth and quality, making it more suitable for a casual experience on platforms like Quest rather than as a full SteamVR release. Overall, the narrative does not meet expectations, leading to a recommendation against its purchase.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as both very funny and unusual, providing a unique comedic experience that stands out to players.
“It is very funny and unusual.”
