Roller Champions

Ubisoft Montreal enters the world of roller derby with a fun core experience, but with an overall package that leaves something to be desired.

66%Game Brain Score

gameplay, character development

graphics, monetization

70% User Score Based on 404 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 7 reviews

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Roller Champions is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Ubisoft and was released on May 24, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Skate your way to victory! Advance through the ranks as you rise from street to stadium, winning matches and gaining fans on your way to Roller Champion fame. Feel the thrill of rushing down the track, weaving between opponents, and slamming goals in this electrifying derby-inspired game. The arena awaits you!

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 404 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fun concept that combines roller skating with competitive gameplay, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
Graphics and animations are well-executed, providing a visually appealing experience that stands out among modern games.
The game allows players to earn cosmetics through gameplay rather than relying solely on microtransactions, which is a positive aspect.

Matchmaking is heavily criticized, often pairing new players with highly skilled opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
The game suffers from a lack of player base, resulting in long queue times and frequent matches against bots.
Many players report issues with unresponsive controls and clunky mechanics, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of fun mechanics and strategic depth, offering a unique experience that stands out from typical microtransaction models. However, many players find the gameplay loop becomes repetitive over time, with issues such as unresponsive controls, clunky animations, and a lack of effective communication tools hindering the overall experience. While the game has potential and can be enjoyable, especially in a team setting, it suffers from execution flaws and a sense of incompleteness that may deter long-term engagement.
- “The many different strategies and mechanics in the game are a big part of what makes this unique.”
- “The gameplay itself is excellent and it has one of the best systems to unlock cosmetics I've seen, but how much fun you have is really dependent on how much your team is willing to actually play as one.”
- “Roller Champions has potential; the core gimmick and gameplay are both lots of fun and it’s satisfying blasting your enemy across the court with a dropkick as they’re about to score three points against you.”
- “Gameplay loop, however, gets insanely boring after a good while, which is the true downside besides the extensive queue times.”
- “Mechanics are unrefined, controls are unresponsive, and the game is unfinished.”
- “The mechanics of the game are very clunky.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cool, colorful, and cartoonish art style, with a polished visual presentation that runs well even on low-end PCs. However, some users criticize the lack of medium graphics settings and describe the overall aesthetic as uninspired, suggesting a need for more variety and detail in the design.
- “And the design is pretty cool, combining well-known cities with near-future aesthetics.”
- “The controls feel smooth and the visuals are quite polished.”
- “Overall the game is good and the graphics are well developed.”
- “No medium settings for graphics preset; it's just the lowest and the highest.”
- “Just running around the same arena in a circle trying to press the dodge button at the right time to steal the ball, go around with it, throw it, repeat. That's it; that's every match with crappy handling, terrible graphics, and annoying music. Now go buy textures.”
- “[uninspired aesthetic across the board; significant lack of modes, moves, and arena variety.]”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
29%
57%
The monetization in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions, loot boxes, and a matchmaking system that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the ability to earn daily outfits through gameplay, many view the monetization strategies as exploitative and reminiscent of low-effort cash grabs. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization undermines the game's quality and player enjoyment.
- “Daily outfit rotations that you can earn through gameplay is a nice touch that diverts from the standard Ubisoft microtransactions.”
- “And as to microtransactions: the microtransaction feature itself discourages meritocracy.”
- “Cons: matchmaking system, loot boxes, and microtransactions.”
- “Terrible mobile tier cash grab from Ubisoft; they just can't stop taking loss after loss.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the presence of unskippable cutscenes and audio glitches that feature copyrighted tracks, while others appreciate the decent licensed soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Despite the clunky gameplay and graphics, some users find the music enjoyable enough to complement casual play, especially when paired with personal playlists. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's fun factor, particularly in multiplayer settings.
- “This is the best game to chill and play while listening to some music or podcast.”
- “The game is still good looking and, most importantly, has decent nice music and can still be pretty fun if you like to be a roller champion.”
- “Core gameplay is good fun, has potential to be great, and features a surprisingly decent licensed soundtrack.”
- “This game would be way more enjoyable if lobbies worked and the unskippable cutscenes weren't 15 minutes long while my audio glitches and blasts copyrighted music in my ears.”
- “Clunky overall, literally no original music for the lobby.”
- “Just round around the same arena in a circle trying to press the dodge button at the right time to steal the ball, go around with it, throw it, repeat, that's it, that's every match with crappy handling, terrible graphics and annoying music.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor matchmaking that pairs new players with veterans, leading to frustrating experiences. Additionally, performance issues and blurry visuals on the Nintendo Switch hinder gameplay, making it difficult to recommend the game on that platform. Overall, the optimization aspects detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Matchmaking needs to be optimized so new players don't get matched with people who have been playing since the game came out.”
- “There is a little stutter because the connection isn't fully optimized, but other than that, it's a really fun game concept.”
- “The performance and blurry visual issues on the Switch need to be addressed; we can't really recommend the game on Nintendo's console in its current state.”
- “Matchmaking needs to be optimized so new players don't get put with people who have been playing since the game came out.”
- “Add in the performance and blurry visual issues on Switch, and we can't really recommend the game on Nintendo's console in its current state.”
- “Poor performance on Switch, looks terrible on Switch, ugly and barebones create-a-character options, lack of content all around.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report enjoyable gameplay with snappy controls and balanced competition, others experience significant issues such as frequent freezing, audio glitches, and long unskippable cutscenes that detract from the overall experience.
- “Fun, balanced competition; runs great; snappy controls.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay feels; no lag or crashes at all.”
- “This game would be way more enjoyable if lobbies worked and the unskippable cutscenes weren't 15 minutes long while my audio glitches and blasts copyrighted music in my ears.”
- “My skater just freezes for a second very often, like every 5 seconds, and every second has 1 or 2 microseconds of freeze.”
- “Good game, a little buggy but good.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate a lack of a coherent or engaging story, with one user humorously suggesting that the game's narrative is so poor that it might benefit from a metaphorical "vitamin boost." Overall, the consensus is that the game does not offer a meaningful or compelling storyline.
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “There is no coherent narrative to engage with.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is noted for its interesting designs, particularly the "superstars" from the store, which, despite lacking dialogue and backstory, spark curiosity among players. However, the absence of deeper narrative engagement diminishes the incentive to purchase or utilize these characters, leading to a desire for more storytelling, potentially through a TV series.
- “The character designs are fascinating, especially the 'superstars' from the store. They don't really speak, so I don't feel a strong connection to them yet, but I would love to see them in action, perhaps in a TV series.”
- “The depth of character development really draws me in. Each character has a unique backstory that adds layers to their personality and makes the gameplay more engaging.”
- “I appreciate how the game allows characters to evolve over time. Their growth and changes in personality keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly enjoyable and unique, especially after the improvements in season 3, which enhanced its playability and introduced a new 1vs1 gamemode, contributing positively to its replayability.
- “I love this game; it's super unique! The new Season 3 has made the game much more playable and enjoyable for everyone, especially with the addition of a new 1v1 game mode.”
- “The replayability is fantastic! Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and strategies available.”
- “With multiple game modes and dynamic content updates, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for more depth in the game, suggesting that enhanced grinding mechanics could improve the experience. While some find the current grinding enjoyable, others feel it requires excessive time investment. Overall, the feedback indicates that while grinding can be fun, it may benefit from additional variety and depth.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I wish that the game had a little more depth (more team actions, more stage variation, grinding would be so cool), but for what it is, it is really fun.”

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Roller Champions is a racing game.

Roller Champions is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Roller Champions.

Roller Champions was released on May 24, 2022.

Roller Champions was developed by Ubisoft.

Roller Champions has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Roller Champions is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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