Rocky Mayhem

About

Fight for survival in an asteroid fieldRocky Mayhem is a rogue-like survival heavily inspired by the 'Asteroids' game. You play as a pilot, stranded in a mysterious area of space where asteroids try and hit you at every attempt they can, and flying away loops you back to where you once were. The aim of the game is to survive a full 8 minutes while the ship self-repairs all functions before it can …

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun old school arcade feel that provides casual enjoyment.
Offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 2D space shooters.
Good potential for improvement, with challenging gameplay and enjoyable levels.

Poor visuals and controls, making the gameplay feel cheap and unfinished.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks originality, with many technical issues such as hitbox problems.
The game feels abandoned and incomplete, with no significant updates or improvements.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, leading to frustration among players. Many reviewers express disappointment with the mechanics, describing them as unengaging and poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge that the gameplay is functional, the overwhelming sentiment is that it fails to inspire or entertain.
- “Good gameplay, bad graphics.”
- “Absolutely terrible gameplay.”
- “This has completely removed my ability and ambition to continue playing games made by new developers just because of the absolute trash and terrible gameplay this gives you.”
- “Please do yourself a favor and don't play this game; it will make you sit in your chair and see your own reflection in the dark gameplay and think about what you are doing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been widely criticized for being poor, with many users noting that they detract from the overall experience. While some find the visuals acceptable for casual play, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the game's visual quality.
- “Poor visuals and controls; yet for some casual fun, it is alright.”
- “Good gameplay, bad graphics.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate frustration with the game's monetization strategy, as it is free but lacks in-game purchases, leading some players to feel that the absence of a payment model is a missed opportunity and potentially deceptive.
- “Now I see that the game is free without offering any in-game purchases, and that is just the stupidest move I have ever seen. At least charge people if you are going to scam them.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like the developers are more interested in making money than providing a fair gaming experience.”
- “I can't believe how many ads pop up during gameplay. It completely ruins the experience and feels like a cash grab.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game appears to be a superficial addition, as reviewers note that it feels like a basic template was used, with a narrative tacked on rather than being fully integrated into the gameplay.
- “It looks like the developers copied a game template from YoYoGames to create a basic asteroids game, and then tried to add their own sprites and bolt a story mode onto it.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, and the plot twists are predictable, leaving little to be desired.”