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.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The game features a unique and quirky aesthetic, combining roller girls and alien battles, which adds charm and humor.
- It offers a refreshing take on the side-scrolling genre, especially in VR, with fun character abilities and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the music enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a light-hearted game.
- The gameplay can feel slow and unresponsive, with controls that are often sluggish, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The tutorial and narrator's constant dialogue can become annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There are significant performance issues, including crashes and glitches, which can hinder gameplay and make it feel unfinished.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the fun and appealing aesthetic, while others criticized the visuals as dated, featuring poor lighting and textures. The hub area is noted for its smooth visuals, but overall, the graphical quality seems inconsistent.
“Great graphics and quite fun.”
“I'm really 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.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as super fun and often ridiculously funny, with users highlighting its humorous elements. Additionally, a specific reference to a "Kids in the Hall" skit about rollerblading is mentioned, suggesting a connection to the game's comedic style.
“Super fun, and sometimes ridiculously funny game.”
“There is also a funny 'Kids in the Hall' skit about rollerblading on YouTube, check it out!”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being high-quality and energetic, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is very good and driving as well.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is consistently reported as glitchy, indicating a significant issue that affects the overall experience.
“Gameplay is glitchy.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story features a quirky setup where a robotic professor enlists a team of roller girls to save cows from abduction, but the plot itself is secondary to the bizarre dialogue and interactions. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop for humor and eccentricity rather than a central focus.
“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 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, mostly serving as a backdrop 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 meaningfully, leaving players feeling disconnected from the overall experience.”
