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Roller Drama

Roller Drama is charming but undermined by technical issues and obtuse puzzles.
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52%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
story, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

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Roller Drama is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Open Lab Games and was released on January 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

The visual novel/sport management mashup game of your (anxiety-ridden?) DREAMS!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
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  • The art style is fantastic and adds a unique charm to the game.
  • The blend of sports management and visual novel elements creates an engaging and emotional experience.
  • The characters are well-developed and the story is both intense and deep, exploring the humanity of the team members.
  • Gameplay can be frustrating due to a lack of clear instructions and the absence of manual saves, leading to repeated failures.
  • The sport management aspect feels underdeveloped and often relies too heavily on visual novel dialogue rather than actual management tasks.
  • Some players find the roller derby gameplay to be messy and unpredictable, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game features a quirky roller derby universe with intriguing elements, but it suffers from a lack of depth and coherence, as characters often fail to react meaningfully to events. While some players appreciate the intense and deep narrative, others find the storytelling disjointed and frustrating, particularly due to vague missions and the absence of manual saves, which detracts from replayability. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging story potential and missed opportunities for a more fulfilling narrative experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is both intense and at the same time deep.”
    • “If you love a good story and games that try stuff gameplay-wise, look no further!”
    • “As far as the storytelling, big or small things just kind of happen, and then the next derby comes around.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines elements of sport management and roller derby, offering a mix of enjoyable and frustrating experiences. While the visual novel aspect is praised for its aesthetics, some players find the gameplay mechanics unintuitive and the team management lacking depth. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate narrative-driven games with innovative gameplay elements.

    • “If you love a good story and games that try innovative gameplay mechanics, look no further!”
    • “The gameplay was not that intuitive, and the team management was okay, just not that deep.”
    • “As far as the roller derby gameplay goes, it can be a little frustrating but it is mostly enjoyable.”
    • “The first layer of gameplay is 'sport management' by way of being a den mother/coach at the team's housing complex.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their fantastic art style and presentation, with many users highlighting the quality of the artwork and the effective visual novel format. The aesthetics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “I love this art style and I wish you would sell some sort of art book PDF DLC.”
    • “I think the artwork in this game is fantastic. Regardless of how anyone feels about the characters, these panels are really good—not just the design of the characters, but also the way the game presents the visual novel aspect of the experience.”
    • “The artwork and the overall presentation of the panels were the highlights of the game for me. In terms of aesthetics, it was almost perfect.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily through character events, but lacks sufficient achievements for optional content, which diminishes the incentive to revisit. Players feel it missed an opportunity to enhance replay value and cater to those seeking a more straightforward experience without the narrative.

    • “It does have a little bit of replay value with the character events. I would highly recommend going back and adding achievements for all of the optional things that you can do, because it's not clear how much you actually missed.”
    • “This game has great replayability due to its diverse character events and the potential for discovering new content with each playthrough.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, making it a rewarding experience for those who enjoy exploring different outcomes.”
    • “This was a missed opportunity to add replay value and novelty to a game that already had the ingredients, and to appeal to someone who wants to play a simple little derby game without the story.”
    • “It does have a little bit of replay value with the character events, but it seems like there are no achievements for all of the optional things that you can do. I would highly recommend going back and adding those because it's not clear how much you actually missed.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the connection between sport management and emotional or mental health management, highlighting the potential for sports to serve as a therapeutic outlet. This perspective emphasizes the emotional depth and significance of engaging with sports beyond mere competition.

    • “I love the idea of sport management as emotional and mental health management.”
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Roller Drama is a casual role playing game.

Roller Drama is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Roller Drama was released on January 26, 2023.

Roller Drama was developed by Open Lab Games.

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

Roller Drama is a single player game.

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