RollerGirls From Beyond
- September 8, 2016
- Stonepunk Studios
Get on Steam"RollerGirls From Beyond" is a VR side-scroller action game where players skate, jump, and ride to save cows on planet Bovina from Dr Creepy's alien army. Players can choose from four roller skating space angels, each with unique skills, and swap between them to defeat enemies using skill combinations. The game is designed to be challenging with a constantly changing flow.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and quirky premise, combining roller girls and alien abduction in a fun side-scrolling format.
- The graphics are visually appealing, with large character models that feel life-sized in VR, and the music enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game offers a refreshing take on the platformer genre, especially in VR, and includes some enjoyable boss fights and hidden secrets.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and boring, with a lack of engaging content outside of the initial novelty.
- The controls are often unresponsive and sluggish, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during vehicle segments.
- The tutorial narrator's voice can become annoying due to its constant presence, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting dated visuals, poor lighting, and textures, while others praised the aesthetic and found the graphics enjoyable, particularly in the central hub area.
“Great graphics and quite fun.”
“I'm surely loving the aesthetic here.”
“The visuals are incredibly smooth and immersive.”
“The visuals are dated with poor lighting and textures.”
“The only thing in smooth visuals is the hub you're sitting in.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its super fun and often absurdly funny moments, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience. Additionally, a related humorous skit from "Kids in the Hall" about rollerblading adds to the comedic context surrounding the game.
“Super fun, and sometimes ridiculously funny game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and energetic drive, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is very good and driving as well.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reported to be glitchy, indicating that players are experiencing technical issues that may disrupt their overall gaming experience.
“Gameplay is glitchy.”
“The controls feel unresponsive and clunky.”
“There are frequent bugs that disrupt the gaming experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features a quirky setup where a robotic professor enlists the help of four roller girls to save cows from abduction, but the plot takes a backseat to the eccentric dialogue and character interactions, making the narrative feel secondary to the humor and absurdity.
“The setup features a robotic professor who has a Charlie's Angels-like relationship with four roller girls, calling them into action to help save cows from abduction. The plot may not be the main focus, but it creates opportunities for quirky and entertaining dialogue.”
“The story is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping players engaged and eager to see what happens next.”
“The character development is rich and immersive, allowing players to form a deep connection with the protagonists and their journey.”
“The setup involves a robotic professor who has a Charlie's Angels-like relationship with four roller girls, calling them into action to help save cows from abduction. The plot isn't really important, as it mostly serves to create sections for weird dialogue cues.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to engage with the characters or their motivations.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the narrative fails to develop in a meaningful way, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from the experience.”
