Rollers of the Realm

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 267 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Rollers of the Realm: Reunion" is a game that combines pinball mechanics with RPG progression, allowing players to control a party of five upgradable heroes. The game features physics-based puzzles and combat, with unique nudge and flipper controls. Players can choose from ten different character balls, each with unique attributes, as they battle against an ancient menace and restore forgotten alliances.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 267 reviews
story53 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • Unique blend of pinball and RPG elements that creates a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
  • Well-designed characters with distinct abilities that add strategic depth to the game.
  • Charming art style and good voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game can feel repetitive, especially with some levels lacking complexity and variety.
  • Difficulty spikes, particularly in the final levels, can lead to frustration and may deter players.
  • Short playtime with limited replayability, as many levels are locked after completion.
  • story143 mentions

    The story in "Rollers of the Realm" is a light-hearted fantasy narrative that integrates RPG elements into a pinball format, featuring a cast of characters with unique abilities. While some players find the story engaging and well-voiced, others criticize it for being generic and not particularly memorable, often feeling secondary to the gameplay. Overall, the combination of story and pinball mechanics offers a fun and entertaining experience, though the depth of the narrative may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate plot.

    • “Giving a pinball game a story campaign with unique challenges makes this game both intuitive for beginners and deep for pinball veterans.”
    • “The story is fun and engaging for a pinball game, and the levels are enjoyable.”
    • “A cute little game all-in-all with some well-crafted storytelling.”
    • “Characters and their story feels irrelevant.”
    • “The storyline is pretty bleh, but really it comes as secondary and only existing as a trigger for the pinball gameplay, which works well as a result.”
    • “The voice acting is a little grating, the story is a little weak, the fusion of pinball and RPG feels at times clumsy, but on the whole the game feels decent and its challenges feel 'fair'.”
  • gameplay74 mentions

    The gameplay combines traditional pinball mechanics with RPG elements, offering a unique and innovative experience that some players find enjoyable and engaging. However, critiques highlight issues such as repetitive gameplay, overly complex mechanics, and a lack of depth in RPG features, which can detract from the overall fun. While the game features charming graphics and solid table design, some players feel that the gameplay can become tedious and frustrating, particularly in later stages.

    • “Absolutely wonderful combination of pinball and RPG, with solid gameplay, cute characters, and quite a bit of replay value.”
    • “The core gameplay is still like any old pinball game, but the arenas are beautifully built, sometimes on multiple levels, and there are plenty of objects you can hit from guards to zombies, making each level dynamic and a pleasure.”
    • “The RPG twist on classic pinball gameplay was a fresh breath of air into a somewhat stale genre.”
    • “Gameplay is repetitive.”
    • “The levels are tedious, the RPG mechanics aren't fleshed out, and every time you lose a level, you get nothing.”
    • “It is however beyond me how the game manages to remove most of the fun in the later stages, when the gameplay forces you into either boringly defensive gameplay, punishing you with not being able to use the skills you spent the whole game building up if you ever miss a hit.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their colorful and charming art style, with many reviewers noting the visuals as a highlight that enhances the overall experience. While some mention a low-budget feel in certain aspects, the artwork and level design are described as beautiful and engaging, contributing positively to the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered good, with responsive controls and a fitting aesthetic that complements the game's themes.

    • “I love the art style, the colorful graphics, the fast-paced gameplay, and the fact that it's published by Atlas alone makes it worth checking out even if you aren't a pinball person.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and the controls are responsive.”
    • “Bright and engaging visuals.”
    • “The game definitely feels a bit low budget in its graphics and presentation, and the menus and RPG elements feel a little bit clunky.”
    • “Charming art style, interesting tables, just very bad gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are pleasing but for me at least the voiceover was wince-inducing.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its combination of pinball mechanics and RPG elements, with various characters and modes that encourage repeated play. Players appreciate the strategic depth and the challenge of unlocking new content, particularly in the arena mode and through character variations. However, some users feel that the main game is short and could benefit from additional features like a new game + option to enhance replay value further.

    • “Absolutely wonderful combination of pinball and RPG, with solid gameplay, cute characters, and quite a bit of replay value.”
    • “The different characters and balls that you get are very cool and add a lot to the replayability of the previous levels, allowing you to replay them for extra challenges and gaining loot.”
    • “There's great replayability here, too, as you'll need to decide which character or ball is best suited to a task, considering width, height, weight, and special abilities, like healing, increased damage, or special attacks.”
    • “Would really benefit from a new game + option to boost replayability.”
    • “The main game is short, but the arena mode offers some extra replayability if you like to compete for high scores or you just enjoy a good game of arcade pinball.”
    • “Having beaten it, the game seems to have very little replay value.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    Players have noted that grinding in the game can be quite tedious, particularly for completionists, as many achievements require significant time investment. The RPG mechanics feel underdeveloped, leading to frustrating experiences with gold farming and character upgrades, especially since losing levels results in no rewards. While some enjoy the story without grinding, others find the lack of resources and the locking of previous levels to be major drawbacks.

    • “Be warned though, if you are a completionist, some of the achievements are quite grindy from what I read.”
    • “Powering up your heroes is a bit grindy.”
    • “Minor annoyances were the game being fairly miserly with gold and a sequence of levels that, without warning, locks you out of grinding the previous levels for more gold and experience until you beat them (with a x3 annoyance multiplier when combined with the fact that when you lose a level you don't get to keep anything from them).”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it grand and pleasant, while others describe it as generic and uninspiring. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but lacks originality, aligning with the game's family-friendly and stock D&D themes.

    • “It's family friendly so far, works great with a controller, story is fine, voices are good, good graphics, good music, good gameplay and it works fine even with a regular laptop integrated graphic card.”
    • “The graphics are very nice, the voice acting is diverse and good quality, the music is grand but pleasant, and most importantly - the physics seem spot on.”
    • “Music and game length are disappointing, generic even.”
    • “Music: not very inspiring”
    • “Now I have seen certain other reviews complain about how the story, music, and characters are stock D&D derivatives, but to them I say: what did you expect?”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development is highlighted as an enjoyable aspect of the game, featuring engaging character design and the excitement of collecting new party members. Players appreciate the depth and fun involved in developing their characters throughout the gameplay.

    • “Character development is fun, as is the collection of new party members.”
    • “Stats, character development, battles, bosses, loot—you name it.”
    • “Cute level and character design.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “I was disappointed by how little my choices impacted the character's growth.”
    • “The characters don't evolve in a way that feels rewarding or engaging.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky pinball characters and overall fun, making it an enjoyable experience despite occasional frustrations. Players appreciate the game's comedic elements, which enhance the classic pinball experience.

    • “The quirky pinball characters are unique and even funny.”
    • “I bought this game because it looked funny and it had been a while since I played a pinball game.”
    • “Fun, funny, and easy enough to play, though it can be frustrating at times.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report frequent freezing issues and a lack of mouse locking functionality, which can disrupt gameplay. However, despite these concerns, the overall consensus leans towards the game being stable, with most players not experiencing significant game-breaking bugs.

    • “The game is remarkably stable, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
    • “I encountered some non-game breaking bugs, but overall, the stability is impressive.”
    • “This game is almost perfect in terms of stability; I rarely face any issues.”
    • “It freezes constantly and has no ability to lock the mouse to the window, forcing you to play in full screen or deal with constantly clicking off the window.”
    • “[b]Stability:[/b] ☐ buggy mess - ☐ some non-game breaking bugs - ☐ almost perfect - ☑ stable”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game emotionally engaging, as it fosters a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment through its fun story and clever map design, encouraging extended playtime.

    • “The game made me feel like a half-decent pinball player, and the fun story and clever maps kept me interested enough to play for hours.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates solid optimization, performing well on lower-end hardware; however, some levels experience noticeable performance dips.

    • “The game ran surprisingly well on the fairly low-end hardware I was using at the time.”
    • “The optimization allowed for a smooth experience even on less powerful systems.”
    • “I was impressed by how well the game performed, especially considering my hardware limitations.”
    • “The game ran surprisingly well on the fairly low-end hardware I was using at the time, but in a couple of levels, the performance was noticeably worse than average.”
    • “Despite the overall decent performance, there were specific areas where the frame rate dropped significantly, making gameplay frustrating.”
    • “I experienced frequent stuttering and lag during intense moments, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by decent to good voice acting that avoids overdramatic elements, complemented by witty character remarks that add depth to the experience.

    • “The voice acting is decent to good, and thankfully lacks overdramatic elements. The characters sometimes make witty remarks during play that enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “The game's environment is richly detailed, immersing you in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
    • “The sound design is exceptional, with ambient noises that draw you deeper into the experience and create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite some decent voice acting, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
    • “The environments are visually appealing, but the atmosphere is undermined by repetitive sound design and a lack of engaging background music.”
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Critic Reviews

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Play time

9hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
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