Rocketron

About

"ROCKETRON is a single-player Action game, where you fly through the sky as the cybernetic warrior B.L.A.M, fighting against the nefarious Congregation of Gogoh using a rocket musket and 8 different types of weapons. Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high-flying side-scrolling shooter as you try to stop the insurrection and save the cyberhuman planet of Metnal 28."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic Metroidvania and run-and-gun titles.
Unique weapon system that encourages players to switch weapons and manage their durability, adding depth to combat.
Attractive retro graphics and a solid soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.

Frustrating health and weapon repair system that requires excessive farming of enemies to restore health and weapon durability.
Inconvenient save point placement that can lead to tedious backtracking, especially before boss fights.
Incomplete game state with missing text and dialogue, leading to confusion and a lack of narrative cohesion.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The gameplay of the game is characterized as a straightforward metroidvania with tight platforming mechanics and a unique rocket gun that enhances movement. While the difficulty is well-balanced, offering a rewarding challenge without relying on cheap mechanics, some players find the weapon durability system frustrating, as it penalizes getting hit and can slow down progress. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers replayability through different endings, despite some areas needing polish and refinement.
- “Great metroidvania with tight platforming mechanics.”
- “I do feel this game nailed the difficulty; easy is easy and on the hardest level it will rip your face off, and they don't use 1-hit death traps to extend gameplay.”
- “The main gameplay mechanic that sets the game apart from others is the rocket gun, which lets you propel yourself towards whatever direction you're aiming at.”
- “Mechanically straightforward as a metroidvania, many of the details could use an extra polish pass, especially for character controls to make the title feel smoothly delivered.”
- “The rocket boost mechanic was different but felt underpowered.”
- “After 9+ hours of gameplay, one rather glaring issue is the weapon durability system. I wanted to get into that much detail because while I greatly enjoyed the game, including this system, I know a lot of players would be frustrated with a mechanic that punishes you for getting hit by taking your weapons away.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be tedious and frustrating, as restoring health and repairing weapons requires extensive farming of enemy orbs. The need to repeatedly farm for resources, especially at higher difficulties, slows down gameplay and detracts from the overall experience, despite some interesting weapon dynamics. Many wish that save points would replenish health and weapons to alleviate the grind.
- “After a while, you just start reloading when you get hit because it's faster than dying or farming outside the boss room.”
- “They add nothing to the game except mindless farming of respawning mobs to replenish your health pool and restore damaged and broken weapons.”
- “Save points do not replenish health, so there are many situations where grinding is needed.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is criticized for being incomplete and confusing, with a lack of mid to late-game narrative content and no clear ending despite multiple endings being presented. Players note that the writing may suffer from poor translation, leading to a disjointed experience, although the action gameplay is generally well-received. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, impacting the overall atmosphere of the game.
- “While it might be lacking a bit in terms of environment variety, story, and atmosphere, the action is definitely a step above most of its competition.”
- “Understanding Dark Souls' story.”
- “I feel a little environmental influence from Cave Story, while the map system has a very Metroid-like vibe.”
- “There seemed to be missing story text, but I'm not sure if this is on my end or the game's.”
- “Reading other reviews, there is no mid to late game story text outside of what the broken robots tell you. This also means there is no ending story, but they made three of them anyway.”
- “The story is somewhat confusing; I'm not sure if it's due to the poor translation or if they really didn't care that much about the writing.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The graphics are characterized by an appealing retro style, which some players appreciate, while others feel they are merely adequate and not a focal point of the game. Overall, the visuals are described as classic but not particularly impactful.
- “The graphics have an attractive retro style.”
- “The graphics are okay, and the sound is mediocre.”
- “Classic graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being poorly suited to the gameplay, particularly in challenging sections. However, others appreciate the retro vibe of the soundtrack, likening it to John Carpenter's style and describing it as "jammin'."
- “But I can confirm that the game tries to kill you in the last section with hardcore platforming and bad music!”
- “The soundtrack is very retro and a bit John Carpenter-esque in parts.”
- “Jammin' soundtrack.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find that the gameplay enhances the overall experience, and the presence of multiple endings offers a degree of replayability for those who enjoy the game.
- “The gameplay definitely makes up for its flaws, and if you like it enough, the different endings might add some replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging action, although some users note a lack of environmental variety and depth in the story. Overall, it stands out positively compared to many competitors.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The game's ambiance is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the unfolding story.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to an atmosphere that is both captivating and unsettling.”
- “While it might be lacking a bit in terms of environmental variety, the story and atmosphere leave much to be desired.”