Roof Rage
- October 16, 2019
- Early Melon
Get on Steam"Roof Rage" is a fast-paced platform fighter with easy-to-learn controls and a steep learning curve. The game features 13 unique characters, each with their own playstyle, and a variety of stages inspired by iconic cultural rooftops. With support for local and online multiplayer, as well as challenging CPUs, players can test their skills in a variety of match types. The game boasts over 4000 sprites, ensuring a lively and visually engaging experience.
Reviews
- Roof Rage offers a fun and fast-paced platform fighting experience, reminiscent of Super Smash Bros., with unique characters and engaging mechanics.
- The game features a variety of characters with distinct movesets, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The pixel art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to the game's charm and overall aesthetic appeal.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controller support, AI behavior, and online connectivity, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of content, such as a tutorial mode and a limited number of online players, making it difficult to find matches and fully enjoy the multiplayer aspect.
- Some characters are perceived as unbalanced, leading to frustration in gameplay, especially in competitive settings.
- gameplay43 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Roof Rage is characterized by its fast-paced, fluid mechanics that blend elements from both platform fighters and traditional 2D fighting games, offering a unique experience with varied character movesets. While the game is generally easy to pick up, it lacks a comprehensive tutorial and has some AI limitations, which may challenge newcomers to the genre. Overall, players appreciate the engaging mechanics and responsive controls, though some aspects may feel unbalanced or glitchy, especially in early access.
“The characters have interesting and varied mechanics and movesets that are sure to fit anyone's play style.”
“The gameplay is fast, fluid, and faithful to all the elements that people love about platform fighters.”
“The natural combos that arise from understanding where movements (and knockbacks) place you, how to space out your opponent, approach safely, notice opportunities, and chain together hits are all the meat of how you improve your gameplay.”
“There's no tutorial and the practice mode is lackluster. This game is fairly easy to learn, but if you're not used to fighting games, especially platform fighters, you may have a harder time grasping the deeper and more technical mechanics.”
“The AI is not the smartest I've run across, but it's enough to let you get a feel for the single-player mechanics.”
“Altogether, I think that although certain aspects of gameplay can and should remain as is, and genuinely make the game unique, I think the game might need some nudges towards standards that were established for a reason.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that many players find endearing and visually appealing. While some areas, like Halong Bay, may feel underdeveloped, the overall aesthetic is praised for its creativity and expressiveness, reminiscent of classic arcade fighting games. However, there are calls for more polished graphics and animations to enhance the visual experience further.
“The graphics are retro and endearing, and the gameplay is wild.”
“From a visual and aesthetic standpoint, Roof Rage knocks it out of the park.”
“It's obviously inspired by Smash Brothers, but I really enjoy the graphic style here - that is simple for characters but very expressive for their small sprites.”
“Halong Bay feels like it needs a rework entirely; I love the aesthetic, but the stage is rough to play on.”
“However, there is much to be added, like more eye candy/flashy polished graphics and animation like Dead Cells, and +40 characters to choose from like Street Fighters or Marvel vs Capcom. Only then will it reach its near maximum users and potential.”
“There are very limited graphical options (though admittedly the game is not demanding).”
- music20 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its retro feel, featuring an impressive chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that keeps players engaged and coming back for more, with many comparing it favorably to classic arcade music. Overall, the audio complements the game's aesthetics and mechanics, contributing to a fun and challenging atmosphere.
“Solid retro feel with an awesome soundtrack, cool characters to pick from, and just an overall fun and challenging time that keeps you coming back!”
“Great retro feel with pixel art and an awesome chiptune soundtrack.”
“The music is rad, a really good mix of classic arcade music and new 80s.”
“There is no exclusive music.”
“The music is all really hype, the stages look beautiful, and the animations are well made.”
“It has this Sega Genesis vibe that I love so much when it comes to soundtracks (think about Spelunky or Duck Game) and most importantly: it plays like a charm.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally described as problematic, with numerous bugs, glitches, and occasional crashes reported by users. While some players find it enjoyable and playable, especially in its early access state, the online experience is particularly criticized for being inconsistent and riddled with issues. Overall, many agree that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability.
“The fighting is solid and fun, a good game overall but with a lot of things that need fixing, some minor glitches with the menus and score screens, some non-frequent crashes now and then, etc.”
“A bit buggy and crashy but it's still early access.”
“However, the online is inexcusably bad, the game is riddled with glitches and unfinished features, and the developer hasn't touched the game since 2019.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Players express anticipation for a promised story mode, noting its absence at the time of review. While the game features a variety of characters and stages, many reviewers feel that a single-player story mode would enhance the experience, with some comparing its potential to that of Super Smash Bros. Overall, the excitement for a future narrative element is palpable among fans.
“Since I last reviewed the game, a story mode has been added along with quite a few more characters and stages, including a boxer, an archer, a sumo fighter, and a character that very much resembles Tao Pai Pai from Dragon Ball.”
“This game is really fun; the OST is just gold. It has many features of Super Smash Bros, but that doesn’t mean it’s a copy. It’s different, and the potential for a story mode has me really excited since I've been waiting for another story mode for SSBR. This would be the best alternative. 8/10 would recommend.”
“A single-player story mode would've been nice.”
“Holding out hope for that story mode they keep promising.”
“I usually only review games once I've beaten them, but since there's no story mode to beat (at least not yet), I'll go ahead and review the game as of 08/20/18.”
“Fun smash-like, kinda wish there was a short story and a couple more characters.”
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it super funny, especially in multiplayer settings with friends. The chaotic nature of the gameplay, particularly when multiple characters are on screen, adds to the comedic experience, although some stages struggle to accommodate the resulting mayhem. Overall, the humor is a highlight, providing both laughter and satisfaction through engaging mechanics.
“I played on arcade alone, but I can see that in multiplayer it must be funny as hell, especially with couch and friends.”
“+ Catching projectiles can be both funny and satisfying.”
“While I commend Early Melon on their ability to pull 8 human and/or AI fighters on one screen to impose absolute hilarious chaos, most stages were not built to hold that many fighters, with maybe two to three stages comfortably able to house that much movement.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but it just wasn't funny.”
“The jokes missed the mark and didn't resonate with me.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its interesting character designs and unique quirks, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging visuals and dynamic mechanics, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
“Discovering all the fun quirks of this engine and freestyling combos are two of my favorite things about this game, but the soundtrack, character design, and general game feel are all stellar!”
“The game is fun, with engaging character designs and fast gameplay.”
“The character designs are interesting and add a unique flair to the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, enhanced by distinct sound design and unique character interactions. Each stage offers a unique ambiance, contributing to a rich overall experience.
“Great atmosphere and sounds!”
“Each of the characters plays uniquely, and each stage has its own atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Overall, it's a great game, super replayable.”
