Rolled Out!

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Rolled Out! is a single player racing game. It was developed by Polarbyte Games and was released on March 23, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rolled Out!" is a marble-rolling game with precise controls and charming characters. Roll through over 150 hand-crafted stages across unique environments, each with their own mechanics, music, and visuals. Play in Arcade Mode with life limits or Practice Mode to try any stage freely, and track your personal best times and scores. Custom level creation is also available using the Blender 3D plugin.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 420 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of the original Super Monkey Ball games with tight controls and fun level design.
There are a variety of creative levels and new mechanics that enhance the gameplay experience.
The game has a strong potential for community engagement with custom level support and future updates planned.

The game has been abandoned for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future development and completion.
The user interface and menus are poorly designed and not fully functional, especially with controller support.
Some levels are frustratingly designed, with unclear goals and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The gameplay is widely praised for its solid mechanics and addictive nature, drawing strong comparisons to the classic Super Monkey Ball series while introducing fresh elements like quicksand and anti-gravity floors. Players appreciate the creative level designs and the balance of challenge, although some note that the game is still in early access and may have minor bugs and UI issues. Overall, the core gameplay is considered polished and engaging, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Incredible gameplay; if you ever liked the Monkey Ball games for the GameCube, then you'll also like this.”
- “The core gameplay is phenomenal, improving upon previous marble rollers in many ways.”
- “The gameplay feels very solid, and the music is quite charming.”
- “My stronger reservations lie in the gameplay itself, because while the physics are familiar, they aren't entirely there yet.”
- “The gameplay is there and the levels are there but there's absolutely nothing else; this game will be great on release but it's not a good first experience playing it now.”
- “Only has the arcade and practice modes for now and is lacking a lot of UI polish, but the gameplay as it stands now is good.”
music
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
61%
4%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize it for being repetitive and not matching the game's energy. Some tracks are described as fantastic and fitting well with the level designs, but there are complaints about a lack of variety and low energy in certain areas, particularly the main menu and initial levels. Overall, while the soundtrack has standout moments, it is seen as needing more polish and additional tracks to fully meet player expectations.
- “The soundtrack is awesome, songs are pretty faithful to the original style while still feeling fresh, good mix of groove and chill to enjoy but keep you calm after falling out for the 20th time in a row.”
- “Tremendous level design, great music, and about as comfy an atmosphere as you can get.”
- “The stages are well designed, the graphics are amazing, and the music has its own signature feel to it while retaining some of the original's charm.”
- “The soundtrack is, for the most part, too low key to fit the game's frantic energy, and there's a lot of reuse.”
- “Unfortunately, the music of the game does not live up to the standards of the original.”
- “The music is by far the weakest part of this game, taking me out of the experience being both low energy and poorly written.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
49%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant aesthetics and well-designed backgrounds that evoke nostalgia for earlier titles, while others note distracting visual bugs and a lack of unique personality. Overall, the visuals are described as clean and appealing, though some players feel they could benefit from further refinement, especially in terms of integration with gameplay elements. Despite these critiques, many agree that the graphics successfully enhance the gameplay experience without being overly gimmicky.
- “Perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect level design (for the most part).”
- “The stages are well designed, the graphics are amazing, and the music has its own signature feel to it while retaining some of the original's charm.”
- “The graphics, the controls, the physics; they all feel so accurate.”
- “This combined with the stages' shadows constantly shifting during movement, lots of moving objects in the background, and occasional visual bugs makes for very distracting visuals during play.”
- “As for aesthetics, the game so far has no personality of its own.”
- “The graphics could use some work too.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of narrative progression and structure, with players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode to enhance gameplay. While the level design is praised for its ingenuity, the absence of a cohesive story or rewards diminishes the overall experience. Players are hopeful for future updates that may introduce a more structured story mode and additional content.
- “Ingenious and complex storytelling; this game is truly engaging!”
- “I'm excited to see updates, such as the story mode, and the inclusion of a toolkit to create custom levels means that there will be more content to enjoy later on.”
- “It doesn't even need cheesy cut-scenes or anything; I just need the structure of the story mode there.”
- “There are a bunch of stages available now, but there's no story, really no progression/reward, just trying out stages that people have made.”
- “A lot of levels were reused from older Super Monkey Ball custom packs, and no multiplayer, no story mode, no party games, no achievements, or anything.”
- “The game also needs a 'story mode' that I can speedrun (10 worlds with 10 levels each, give or take a few) since that was my favorite category to speedrun in those similar games.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many players reporting smooth performance and minimal issues during gameplay. However, as it is still in early access, some users have encountered bugs and glitches, particularly when using controllers, indicating that further improvements are needed before the full release. Players are encouraged to be patient as the developers are actively addressing these stability concerns.
- “Runs great on my potato of a computer if you lower the settings, and still looks great.”
- “Since it is an early installment of the game, it is still a bit buggy and a lot of things still need to be fleshed out.”
- “Edit 1/20/2023: still very buggy; using a controller results in weird menu and game behavior.”
- “It's currently in early access as this is being written, so the game is still far from finished and is still pretty buggy. If you want a complete game, then I'd say wait until the full release.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its excellent level designs and engaging music, which together create a vibrant and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound and visual elements to enhance the comedic, game-show vibe, while also contributing to the overall comfort and energy of the gameplay.
- “It has excellent level designs, great music, plus the fantastic atmosphere and presence of an announcer.”
- “Tremendous level design, great music, and about as comfy an atmosphere as you can get.”
- “They really helped to sell the atmosphere of the game, helping to convey the comedic, game-show feel while also enhancing the character's interactions with the environment.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
- “The environments are lifeless and fail to create a sense of tension or excitement, making exploration feel tedious.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky representation of non-binary cartoon animals, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the combination of classic mechanics with amusing characters, such as a funny rat and a cool mouse, enhancing the overall fun and charm of the experience.
- “Good rolling physics challenges + funny they/them animals representation + has rook unit as a playable character + level editor.”
- “It's classic Super Monkey Ball gameplay but with a funny rat, and honestly, what could you want more than that?”
- “Cool game, funny mouse.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game boasts exceptional replayability due to its high skill ceiling, extensive custom level support, and a wealth of available levels from the start, allowing players to enjoy a diverse range of content. Many users rate it a perfect 10/10 for replayability, highlighting the game's engaging mechanics and variety.
- “10/10 super replayable game.”
- “There are loads of levels to play, so you can get a lot of content from the get-go. I'm a little surprised that all the levels are playable in practice mode from the start, though; I would have thought you'd need to unlock them first.”
- “Additionally, between the high skill ceiling and custom level support, replayability is extremely high.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's main gameplay is well-optimized, but overall performance suffers significantly, leading to frustrating experiences during startup and general play, even on high-end systems. Many users report that the game is poorly optimized, causing excessive strain on hardware even at low settings.
- “While the main gameplay is optimized greatly, anything else can make even starting the game unbearable, so keep that in mind.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized and could make an Amazon supercomputer run hot while playing on the low settings.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a sense of heartbreak over the perceived abandonment of a project with significant potential, highlighting the emotional weight of unfulfilled expectations.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over the genuine passion for the franchise that fans initially perceived.
- “This seemed like a work of love at the start, but it really feels more like a cash grab on people who love Monkey Ball.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards in-game purchases rather than rewarding them for their time and effort.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is initially met with skepticism, but players find it rewarding as they progress, appreciating the thoughtful design and nostalgic elements that evoke childhood memories. While it may not surpass the original, it successfully captures the essence of the classic in a contemporary context.
- “At first, I didn't like it, but then I started playing and wow, there's some pretty awesome stuff in this game. The levels, music, and character design are all well thought out. Nothing will ever compare to the original Super Monkey Ball; however, this game has been a great way to relive my childhood, and I think that's what it was trying to emulate in a more contextualized and contemporary way. Good going!”