Rokka
- December 28, 2020
- Jonne Ojennus
Get on SteamExperience Winter War firsthand in blood-chilling detail behind the safety of your own machine gun. You need plenty of Sisu to achieve a "defensive victory" in this tongue in cheek shareware game. Survive human wave attacks and tanks with the aid of your machine gun company and artillery. Compete with your friends on the highest level reached! Play either on keyboard lik…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and atmospheric experience with satisfying machine gun mechanics and realistic animations.
- It's a unique take on the stationary defense genre, providing a simple yet engaging gameplay loop.
- The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in the setting and gameplay.
- The game is highly resource-intensive, causing performance issues even on capable PCs, which limits its accessibility.
- There is a lack of customization options and variety in gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience.
- The game suffers from poor hit detection and subpar voice acting, detracting from the overall immersion.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered basic and straightforward, suitable for a free game, but some users find it lacking depth and polish, with issues like poor voice acting. However, the difficulty increases as the game progresses, particularly as daylight fades, adding an atmospheric challenge. A suggestion for improvement includes using a crosshair for aiming instead of aiming down sights.
“The gameplay is fine for a simple free game of this genre.”
“Atmospheric is a very accurate tag for Rokka because the gameplay gets surprisingly more difficult as the daylight fades.”
“Nothing to be seen here; it's an unfinished game that has some nice-looking graphics, poor voice acting, and little gameplay.”
“Atmospheric is a very accurate tag for this game because gameplay gets surprisingly more difficult as the daylight fades.”
“Gameplay is pretty straightforward, except I would suggest aiming with the crosshair instead of aiming down sights.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their atmospheric visuals and fairly realistic animations, contributing to an engaging experience despite some technical limitations, such as a lack of graphics options and low frame rates. While some players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, others criticize the overall quality, describing the game as unfinished with inconsistent voice acting and minimal gameplay.
“The fun of it is in the atmospheric visuals, the fairly realistic animations, and the challenge of trying to machinegun the widely dispersed Soviet infantry as they attack in small waves out of the misty forest treeline.”
“The graphics are quite impressive, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The environments are beautifully crafted, with stunning details that draw you into the game world.”
“Nothing to be seen here; it's an unfinished game that has some nice-looking graphics, poor voice acting, and little gameplay.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is characterized by immersive visuals and realistic animations, enhanced by a unique auditory experience of Finnish mumbling. Players find that the shifting light conditions significantly impact gameplay, as enemies become harder to spot in the misty forest, creating a tense and engaging environment.
“The fun of it is in the atmospheric visuals, the fairly realistic animations, the semi-delusional Finnish mumbling, and the challenge of trying to machinegun the widely dispersed Soviet infantry as they attack in small waves out of the misty forest treeline.”
“Atmospheric is a very accurate tag for Rokka because gameplay gets surprisingly more difficult as the daylight fades.”
“The atmospheric effect (the real natural phenomenon) plays a big role as you try to determine enemy positions as they emerge from the treeline.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express disappointment with the game's optimization, particularly for lower-end PCs, and suggest that improvements could enhance gameplay through additional customization options and mechanics like airstrikes or health upgrades.
“It would be nice if the game were more optimized for lower-end PCs, with some customization options, challenges, perks, or abilities, like calling in an airstrike or upgrading your health and defense.”
“But this game, I expected a bit more optimization.”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“It feels like the game wasn't properly optimized for different hardware.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its lack of customization options, with players experiencing a limited selection of tracks. Overall, the musical elements are present but may not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“There is no customization for the music, and it feels like there's just some background noise.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is labeled as "adult," but many users feel that it may not be offensive unless players understand Finnish, suggesting that the humor may not translate well for non-Finnish speakers.
“The game description says 'adult humor', but unless you speak Finnish (I don't), I doubt you'll be offended.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
“The humor is perfectly timed, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and fun.”
