- January 26, 2023
- Open Lab Games
Roller Drama
Roller Drama is charming but undermined by technical issues and obtuse puzzles.
51%Game Brain Score
emotional
story, graphics
83% Users Score 12 reviews
Critics Score 66% 1 reviews
Platforms
About
The visual novel/sport management mashup game of your (anxiety-ridden?) DREAMS!











+13
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
- The game features a unique blend of visual novel and sports management elements, providing an engaging and emotional experience.
- The artistic design and character expressions are praised for their uniqueness and polish, contributing to the game's overall charm.
- The roller derby gameplay, while sometimes frustrating, is described as intense and rewarding once players grasp the mechanics.
- The gameplay can feel clunky and relies on luck during player collisions, leading to frustrating moments in matches.
- The story sometimes feels incomplete or rushed, with missing elements that can leave players confused about character motivations and events.
- There are issues with game design, such as the lack of manual saves and unclear objectives, which can lead to repeated failures and a tedious experience.
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in the game is described as fragmented and at times incoherent, with players feeling as though key elements are missing or rushed, leading to a lack of emotional engagement. While the quirky roller derby setting offers potential for depth, the narrative often feels shallow and disconnected, with little opportunity for reflection or character development. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the story's intensity and express a desire for more replayability to explore different narrative paths.
“There were also lots of little story elements that make you feel like you're only taking a peek into this universe, where roller derby is kind of a big deal.”
“I will probably come back and try to find the parts of the story I missed out on and to improve my roller derby skills!”
“The story is both intense and at the same time deep.”
“Also, the story sometimes feels like parts are missing or skipped, which makes some sense since we are only the coach and not 100% involved in the players' lives, but it still feels odd when group issues are suddenly thrown in your face.”
“And being blunt, the story is a little inane, less due to the quirky setting and more due to the fact that nobody really reacts to anything that happens in a way that seems informed by human thoughts.”
“They are trying to move along a very grand story arc, but don't have nearly enough game/scene time to get there naturally; the scenes do not give you time to breathe or to reflect on what is happening, and there is little sense of the passage of time.”
66%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 reviews