Rockfest

About

Rockfest is a single player action game. It was developed by Independent Arts and was released on February 13, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Build your own festival in Rockfest! Create your festival like you always wanted and build tents, takeaways, toilets, rides and more in order to satisfy the needs of your visitors. Play and upload music of real newcomer bands and entertain the crowd!

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept that allows players to explore new music and curate their own festival experience.
It features good music and has the potential to be entertaining for casual players who enjoy simulation games.
The graphics are cute, and the idea of uploading your own music adds a unique twist to the gameplay.

The tutorial is excessively long and tedious, making it difficult for players to engage with the game from the start.
The game suffers from significant lag and bugs, making it unplayable for many users despite meeting system requirements.
The overall design and user interface are poorly executed, resembling a low-quality mobile game rather than a polished PC experience.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the ability to discover new tracks and upload their own music, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users found the music selection process cumbersome and noted that the quality of the music varied, with some tracks being less enjoyable than expected. Overall, while the concept of a curated music lineup is intriguing, the execution has left room for improvement.
- “Great game with music curated by other players.”
- “It's fun to play for a while, featuring good music too.”
- “Great idea to listen to music you've never heard before.”
- “The music isn't great, but not as bad as I expected.”
- “But part of the core gameplay is adding songs to your favorites and then hiring them as the lineup for your festival, and I couldn't figure out how to do this easily since I couldn't figure out how to skip songs.”
- “Considering that making a music lineup is a core mechanic of playing the game, it's a little baffling that it's so difficult.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game is hampered by overly verbose explanations and a confusing user interface, particularly when it comes to essential mechanics like creating a music lineup for festivals. While it offers a unique twist on the genre, the difficulty in navigating core features detracts from the overall experience.
- “What I can say is that I think Rockfest has a decent spin on the genre compared to many other games of the same type, which just seem to copy and paste mechanics.”
- “Every single game mechanic and UI button is tediously explained with long, wordy text boxes.”
- “But part of the core gameplay is adding songs to your favorites and then hiring them as the lineup for your festival, and I couldn't figure out how to do this easily since I couldn't figure out how to skip songs.”
- “Considering that making a music lineup is a core mechanic of playing the game, it's a little baffling that it's so difficult.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay, including problematic controls. Overall, the experience is marred by these persistent technical problems.
- “Controls are a bit buggy.”
- “Though, the game is buggy.”
- “Really buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it is accompanied by lengthy and overly detailed explanations for every mechanic and UI button, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Every single game mechanic and UI button is tediously explained with long, wordy text boxes.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as cute, but overall, they lack excitement and fail to engage the players visually.
- “It's actually quite boring... cute graphics though.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse in the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game appeals particularly to fans of casual, social games like those found on Facebook, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “It's hilarious to play, especially if you enjoy games similar to Facebook city games.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that make every session enjoyable.”