Roof Rails

About

"Roof Rails" is an arcade-style, single-player game where you play as a character jumping from one roof to the next while using a growing pole to gain momentum. The objective is to collect pole pieces to extend the pole and reach the next roof. Despite being a casual game, it has bugs that may affect gameplay. The character's movements and acrobatics on the rooftops are impressive, but the bugs can hinder the overall experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14,487 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

monetization2.1k negative mentions

monetization
2,155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing after every level and even during gameplay. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the overall sentiment is that the aggressive ad strategy detracts significantly from the gaming experience, leading to a perception of the game as a mere vehicle for advertisements rather than a standalone entertainment product.
- “I feel like if you're truly going to want to play this for any length of time just pay for no ads...the developers obviously deserve to be paid and it's either through ad revenue or your dollars, it's less than a cup of coffee and it really eliminates most of the negative from this app, otherwise it's great and basic and exactly what I was looking for and what was advertised.”
- “It's really good... you are lucky if you have a phone without data, no ads and then no wifi, no ads. I'd definitely recommend.”
- “Great challenge if you like challenges and no ads!”
- “This game is clearly just made for ad revenue, as ads pop up as soon as you beat a level.”
- “You will spend at least as much time watching ads per game as you do playing the game.”
- “The free version is absolutely unplayable - just far too many ads.”
gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
54%
18%
The gameplay is generally criticized for being extremely repetitive and lacking challenge, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users find the mechanics simple and entertaining for short bursts, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and uninstalls. Despite a few positive remarks about the gameplay's potential, the consensus is that the ad-to-gameplay ratio is unacceptably high, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully.
- “The gameplay is overall great and entertaining to pass time, but the biggest problem is the ads.”
- “Gameplay is super simple and fast, and then 30-second ads.”
- “Is a very great game and simple mechanic for quick play.”
- “Extremely repetitive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is boring, unengaging, and doesn't change or evolve for at least the first 20 levels.”
- “Filled to the brim with ads and boring gameplay.”
humor
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it hilarious due to funny glitches, amusing gameplay moments, and entertaining ads. Users frequently mention laughing at the character's antics and the game's quirky design, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience. However, some players also express frustration with technical issues, which detracts from the humor for them.
- “I find this game hilarious.”
- “Very fun and funny when the guy falls.”
- “It's good there's a funny glitch so if you go left and right fast you go off the world and it's funny lol.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
91%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments. While some players enjoy the game and note minimal issues, the overall consensus highlights significant bugs and performance problems, often exacerbated by aggressive advertising. Despite these issues, a few users claim to experience little to no glitches, suggesting that stability may vary depending on individual devices.
- “This game is so good; it doesn't have many ads and no glitches. I would definitely recommend this game! 🙂🙂”
- “Makes you spend game currency for boosts but glitches out and immediately lose everything.”
- “My phone is brand new and this game I can't even play as it glitches a lot. I've uninstalled and then reinstalled, and that thing with the slide at the start when you first download the game doesn't budge, so I rate this game 1 star. Please don't play!”
- “Play 1st level, ad, game freezes and crashes... uninstall.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
37%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "relaxing," while others criticize them as simplistic, poorly optimized, or even headache-inducing. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as enhanced detail and customization options, indicating that while the graphics have potential, they often fall short of expectations. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are a notable aspect of the game, but they require further refinement to meet player demands.
- “The game is great; the graphics are amazing!”
- “I find the graphics relaxing.”
- “No lags, super good graphics, and yeah it will show ads maybe like only 1-2, but other than that absolutely amazing game; wish they made like a part 2.”
- “There were too many ads, the game was glitchy, and this game just has poor graphics.”
- “The graphics hurt my head just looking at the screen.”
- “The concept is appealing, but the game is a little choppy, and the graphics should be improved.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
17%
The reviews overwhelmingly highlight a significant absence of music and sound effects in the game, with many players expressing that the lack of audio makes the gameplay feel repetitive and boring. Users suggest that even low-quality background music or sound effects would enhance the experience, as the current silence detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from the addition of music to create a more engaging atmosphere.
- “The music and sounds could be better.”
- “Be great to have some music instead of silence.”
- “Fun time pass app but needs music and/or sounds.”
- “There is no sound or music.”
- “No sound effects, no music, repetitive gameplay.”
- “No background music, it's quite boring to play the game without background music.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with many users expressing frustration over the disappearance of missions and skins, which diminishes their engagement. However, some players find enjoyment in creating TikTok stories using the game, indicating a mixed reception where the narrative experience is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and ad interruptions. Overall, while the game offers a platform for creative expression, its storytelling elements leave much to be desired.
- “Imma rate this a 5 because this game is fun; I can make story TikToks with this game. Thank you for making it! 😁”
- “I think this game is fun because I see the story in my TikTok feed, and I want to try it and make my own story! 😁😁😁”
- “Very nice game for creating fake stories, but I can't reach the top.”
- “This game is just trash and it bombards you with ads every two seconds, such is the story with 90% of mobile games.”
- “Now I don't want to play because I have no missions to do.”
- “The worst game ever... do not download... mission abort.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting issues such as lag, poor graphics, and unskippable ads that detract from the experience. While a few users noted superb performance, the overall consensus highlights significant optimization problems that hinder smooth gameplay.
- “Superb performance of the game”
- “Superb performance of the game”
- “Not only is it not properly optimized, but its constant ads are plain annoying.”
- “Poorly optimized game.”
- “Bad optimization, raw graphics, laggy movement.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a strong emotional impact from the game, with players expressing deep feelings while engaging with it. However, there is criticism regarding the marketing tactics, which some find misleading and manipulative. Overall, the emotional experience is a significant draw for many players, despite mixed feelings about the game's promotion.
- “Words can't even describe the emotional track I'm on while playing this game.”
- “Words can't even describe the emotional track I'm on while playing this game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is criticized for lacking uniqueness in character designs and for having limitations in progression, particularly in gem levels, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express a desire for more distinctive characters and improved mechanics to enhance their development.
- “Another problem is when you do a gem level, there's no possible way to get to level 20. If you could fix that and be more unique with character designs, I'd give it 5 stars.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users criticize the grinding aspect of the game as a tedious and unproductive experience, likening it to an "ad-farming waste of time and space."
- “This is nothing but an ad-farming waste of time and space.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the game's replayability is hindered by frequent ad interruptions after every level, suggesting that spacing them out to every 4-5 levels would enhance the overall experience.
- “The game would be significantly more enjoyable if the ads appeared after every 4-5 levels, instead of after every single one.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play again; the lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”