Rolled Out!
- March 22, 2021
- Polarbyte Games
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game captures the classic Super Monkey Ball feel with tight controls and engaging level design.
- It introduces new mechanics and features that enhance gameplay, making it a fun experience for both new players and fans of the original series.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing promise for future content and polish.
- The game suffers from significant UI and menu issues, including lack of controller support in menus and unresponsive navigation.
- Many levels have inconsistent difficulty, with some being frustratingly hard or poorly designed, leading to a lack of direction.
- As an early access title, it feels unfinished with missing features, bugs, and a lack of content that may deter potential players.
- music48 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy and distinct tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize the repetitive nature of the soundtrack and the lack of variety, particularly in the main menu and certain levels. Many players express a desire for additional songs and improved audio design, noting that the music does not always match the game's energetic pace. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it is seen as an area needing further development and refinement.
“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.”
“Music is absolutely fantastic.”
“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 audio feels very unfinished, with no sound in the main menu, the same song being reused across 4-5 worlds, the songs in general sounding odd (multiple times where the melody would hit minor third on a major chord which wasn't the worst but definitely took some immersion out).”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its polished mechanics and engaging level design, successfully blending classic Super Monkey Ball elements with innovative new features like quicksand and anti-gravity floors. While some users noted minor bugs and a limited number of levels, the overall experience is described as addictive and fun, appealing to both newcomers and fans of the original franchise. The game effectively introduces new mechanics without compromising its core simplicity, making it a strong contender in the marble-rolling genre.
“Having never played the original Monkey Ball franchise, I've got to say the arcade-style, quick gameplay is quite addictive.”
“The game introduces mechanics that were not in the old school Monkey Ball games that add a breath of fresh air to this sort of game.”
“It's got the foundation of the original SMB games that we all know and love, with a very nice aesthetic polish and new features that actually enhance the gameplay instead of feeling outright intrusive and overly gimmicky.”
“My stronger reservations lie in the gameplay itself, because while the physics are familiar, they aren't entirely there yet.”
“Another large issue I ran into is that there doesn't appear to be a teetering mechanic.”
“As of right now there is only an arcade mode - I've found the levels to be well balanced in difficulty, introducing each mechanic slowly and letting you get to grips with it before giving you more tough levels.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some praising the clean visuals and aesthetic polish that enhance the gameplay, while others note distracting elements like shifting shadows and occasional visual bugs. Overall, the visuals are considered pleasing and reminiscent of classic titles, though some players feel they lack a unique personality and could benefit from further refinement. Despite these critiques, many appreciate the solid performance and vibrant level design that evoke nostalgia for the original games.
“Perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect level design (for the most part).”
“Visuals feel like a modern take on the earlier games, and don't mess with the formula in any obnoxious or out of place way.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I also get an eerie feeling that the coins in the game do not fully belong in the level graphically.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky character representations, such as the funny they/them animals and a playable rook unit, alongside classic gameplay reminiscent of Super Monkey Ball. Players find the comedic elements, particularly the amusing portrayal of characters like a funny rat and mouse, to enhance the overall experience. The combination of engaging rolling physics and humor contributes to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Good rolling physics challenges, funny they/them animal representation, and a rook unit as a playable character make this game a delight.”
“It's classic Super Monkey Ball gameplay but with a funny rat, and honestly, what more could you want than that?”
“Cool game, funny mouse.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for a dedicated story mode in the game, as players feel the absence of narrative structure limits their experience. Many express disappointment over the lack of multiplayer and party games, while also hoping for future updates that could introduce a story mode and additional content. Overall, the current state of the story aspect is seen as lacking, with players eager for enhancements.
“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.”
“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.”
“It doesn't even need cheesy cut-scenes or anything, I just need the structure of the story mode there.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its exceptional level design and great music, creating a comfortable and immersive experience for players.
“Tremendous level design, great music, and about as comfy an atmosphere as you can get.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 what made the original enjoyable in a modern 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 has been a great way to relive my childhood, and I think that's what this game was trying to emulate in a more contextualized and contemporary way. Good going!”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
“I was disappointed with how the characters evolved throughout the game; their arcs felt rushed and unfulfilling.”
“There is little to no character growth, which makes the story feel stagnant and unengaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay, indicating that the game runs smoothly and performs well, comparable to fully released titles.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with users giving it a perfect score of 10/10, indicating that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
“10/10, this game is super replayable!”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how every decision I make leads to different paths, encouraging me to replay the game multiple times.”
