ROKH

ROKH is a science fiction open-world survival game set on Mars, featuring co-op and PvP gameplay for up to 2 players in local multi-player or massively multiplayer. Developed by experienced game designers, ROKH offers a realistic and immersive experience with fabricated visuals, where players must work together to scavenge, build, and survive in a persistent world. However, the game is known for its grinding and numerous bugs.

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Reviews

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 197 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game has a visually stunning environment and atmosphere, capturing the essence of Mars beautifully.
The crafting system is deep and complex, offering a wide range of possibilities for players to explore and create.
There is potential for the game to evolve into a great survival experience if the developers continue to support and update it.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including server connectivity problems, crashes, and a confusing user interface.
It lacks essential features such as single-player mode and proper tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand gameplay mechanics.
The developers have seemingly abandoned the game, leaving it in an unplayable state with no updates or support.

graphics
18 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their beauty and detail, particularly in rendering Mars' landscapes and the ambitious design elements. Many users appreciate the stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, although some have noted issues with blurriness and pixelation, especially on max settings. Despite these criticisms, the general consensus is that the graphics are impressive and enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing honestly, I know it's dirt but it's the most amazing dirt ever and I loved the look of it all.”
- “The design is ambitious, from beautiful visuals to the inclusion of realistic chemistry and engineering to advance up the crafting tree and establish a sustainable colony.”
- “Graphics – beautiful, truly captures the detailed Mars landscapes from the texture use in the rocks to the majestic canyons, mountains, valleys, and impact craters.”
- “The graphics were just really bad.”
- “Graphics are blurry and pixelated on max settings.”
- “No option to change controls, graphics, or mouse settings meaning you have to disconnect and then go back to the server browser and wait another 10 minutes, which is annoying when you just want to crank the mouse sensitivity up a tad.”
gameplay
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rokh is generally well-received, featuring deep crafting and survival mechanics that enhance the experience, despite some initial tedium and bugs typical of early access titles. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and the potential for future updates to improve gameplay, although server stability and client crashes can hinder enjoyment. Overall, while the game shows promise with its unique mechanics, it requires further development to fully realize its potential.
- “The sound design is very good and the survival mechanics are both interesting and legit.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the crafting system is very deep (while a bit tedious at the beginning but it seems the next update will fix this) and the building mechanic offers a wide range of possibilities.”
- “I personally enjoy craft-centered gameplay, which makes you feel like a true survivor.”
- “I'm not going to give an exhaustive review of the gameplay, because unfortunately, Rokh never had the chance to evolve into an actual game before it died.”
- “Client crashes from utilization of core game mechanics (wires and assembly machines).”
- “Current mechanics discourage online play unless working with friends privately as resources are shared on the map, but cannot be taken and there is no chat system or voice chat.”
stability
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and server issues, particularly in its early access phase. While some players acknowledge the potential and improvements made, they emphasize that the experience remains frustratingly unstable and not fully playable. Overall, the consensus is that while the game shows promise, it is currently plagued by numerous technical problems that may deter potential players.
- “But, ultimately a waste of time as they got in over their heads funding a buggy mess that has never improved.”
- “The end result was a half-baked buggy mess that can't be defined, and the last bit of money left over from a failed Kickstarter and meager early access sales went towards bug-fixing and server code rewrites... which seemed like a great effort to at least make the game 'playable'... only one look at the servers tells you it's still not, not really.”
- “Super buggy, game crashing, lag, etc. If you are patient enough you can see the bones of what it could become but it's hard to recommend unless you're willing to live with it being very early.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome tool management and the repetitive nature of gathering materials for crafting. While the game offers enjoyable elements, many reviewers express frustration with the time-consuming processes involved in building and crafting, especially when playing solo. Overall, the grind can detract from the experience, despite the game's potential for future improvements.
- “The game is a bit grindy when it comes to getting materials to build, but overall it's a fun game and I'm excited to see where it goes over the coming months.”
- “Crafting is very tedious; I should not have like 10 tools, maybe more, and a 5-slot toolbelt, being forced to switch between them in order to craft something as simple as a battery charger.”
- “After an hour gathering materials and exploring 2 bases right next to me, I only had a doorway and a floor to my hall.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating sci-fi elements and a strong sense of isolation, enhanced by brilliant graphics and atmospheric sounds. Despite some bugs and being in early access, players find the overall ambiance to be promising and enjoyable.
- “After struggling to connect to an official server, I finally got in the game and really liked the atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere the game has is good too.”
- “Good sci-fi atmosphere and a feeling of isolation.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game features a light narrative that enhances the open survival and sandbox crafting experience, providing players with incentives to explore their environment. While it lacks a deep backstory, there are elements involving NPCs and factions that suggest potential for future development. Overall, players appreciate the hints of story woven into the gameplay.
- “I really did enjoy the gameplay and backstory, and I look forward to a time when future investors pick it up.”
- “Was it going to have a deep backstory with NPCs and factions and interactive points among the first wave wreckage?”
- “Although it is an open survival/sandbox crafting game, it does have hints of a story, giving you further incentives to explore your surroundings.”
- “Although it is an open survival/sandbox crafting game, it does have hints of a story, giving you further incentives to explore your surroundings.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some users appreciated the menu music, others criticized the lack of in-game music, feeling it detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack was deemed acceptable but not particularly memorable.
- “On a plus side, the menus and menu music were more than acceptable.”
- “Nice music.”
- “Another thing that I did not like was the fact that my hands did not move when I was moving, no game music, and honestly just no point really at all.”
- “- No in-game music”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is currently viewed as inconsistent, with some users reporting good performance and frame rates, while others criticize the poor optimization, lack of content, and a frustrating interface. Overall, there appears to be a significant imbalance between content and stability/performance.
- “So far, there are no performance issues, and the FPS is really good.”
- “Unfortunately, it seems like there's a content vs testing/stability/performance imbalance right now.”
- “Poor optimization, lack of content, and a horrible interface.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with players feeling that the limitations on base construction are designed to encourage additional spending. The discrepancy between advertised features and actual gameplay further fuels the sentiment of a cash grab.
- “It feels like they dropped this game for a cash grab.”
- “The server severely limits the 2000 tile count for bases. There's no way the bases in the store page advertisement are 2000 tiles or less, as a small cube took well over 600 tiles with just 3 layers of roofing, because apparently one layer does not block out radiation.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be entertaining and engaging, often highlighting its comedic elements and the fun of embarking on new adventures. However, they also express frustration with bugs that disrupt the experience, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “The game is incredibly funny and allows for new adventures after Ark, but the developers need to address some bugs.”
- “I was looking for some items to craft tier 3 tools, and it was hilarious how often the server kicked me!”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional reactions, indicating a deep disappointment with the game's experience, leading to a firm decision to avoid future titles from the developer.