Rogue Rocks

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Rogue Rocks is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by AUX-IN Games and was released on August 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rogue Rocks is a space rocks shoot-em-up with minimalist roguelite elements. Blast your way to the center of a procedurally generated galaxy before you get caught!

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and engaging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic Asteroids, making it a fun distraction for short play sessions.
The variety of asteroids and ship upgrades adds a layer of strategy, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
Controls are responsive and intuitive, especially when using a mouse, making it accessible for players looking for a quick arcade-style game.

The game is criticized for being too basic and lacking depth, with limited content and repetitive gameplay that can lead to boredom.
Many players feel the price is too high for the amount of content offered, suggesting it would be more appropriate as a lower-cost title.
Issues with collision detection and off-screen hazards can lead to frustrating and unexpected deaths, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Rogue Rocks" is praised for its engaging mechanics, featuring a variety of rock types that create dynamic obstacles and currency opportunities, alongside weapon upgrades and different ship styles. Players appreciate the tight controls and smooth experience, likening it to a modern twist on classic arcade games like "Asteroids," while also noting its appeal as a casual, strategic game suitable for short play sessions. Overall, the combination of variety and simplicity makes it an exciting and enjoyable experience.
- “The variety of rocks to deal with as obstacles and how to get currency from them has been engaging to deal with mechanically and thematically in the game 'Rogue Rocks', being more than just rocks that split into smaller rocks until they're destroyed completely through attacks; this is further enhanced by the sector types that can mix two or more rock types for more variety.”
- “Gameplay variations like weapon upgrades, three ship styles, and a wide variety of floating space debris to destroy make the game edge-of-your-seat exciting, more than any previous game I've played in the genre.”
- “A very nice take on the classic asteroids gameplay, packed with power-ups and lots of different asteroids that call for a somewhat strategic approach.”
- “I think Rogue Rocks is a game in the same way 'Minesweeper' or 'Solitaire' are games - mechanically light, no story, something to spend small amounts of idle time with, almost more of a desk toy than a game.”
- “Gameplay variations like weapon upgrades, three ship styles, and a wide variety of floating space debris to destroy make the game edge-of-your-seat exciting more than any previous game I've played in the genre.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its impressive optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on low-end hardware, akin to a budget-friendly version of No Man's Sky. This makes it accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing gameplay quality.
- “A miniature No Man's Sky-style journey to the center of the universe, optimized for low-end computers and available for a pocketful of pennies.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, allowing for a seamless experience without sacrificing graphics.”
- “A miniature No Man's Sky-style journey to the center of the universe, optimized for potato computers and going for a pocketful of pennies.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game involves strategically farming resources, such as gold coins, by targeting "chunky" asteroids that require multiple hits to destroy. While the gameplay can become repetitive, effective map utilization allows players to anticipate asteroid spawns, creating a balance between resource accumulation and progression within a time limit.
- “There's 'chunky' asteroids that are pretty chunky and take some extra shots to destroy, but you quickly realize that the map can be utilized to see where asteroids are coming from. You stop being taken by surprise as you camp the exit to the map and just farm extra gold coins.”
- “Simple and tough; I think you must find a balance between farming and progression before time runs out.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Rogue Rocks" is minimal, with users likening it to classic casual games like "Minesweeper" or "Solitaire," emphasizing its mechanical simplicity and lack of narrative depth, positioning it more as a time-filler or desk toy than a traditional game with a story.
- “I think Rogue Rocks is a game in the same way 'Minesweeper' or 'Solitaire' are games - mechanically light, no story, something to spend small amounts of idle time with, almost more of a desk toy than a game.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its quality and how it enhances the overall feel of the experience.
- “Pretty good look and feel, and great music!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux, indicating a high level of stability on that platform.
- “Runs great on Linux :)”