Roundabout

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 349 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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Roundabout is a goofy game that requires serious skill
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"Roundabout" is a single-player comedy arcade game with an interesting '70s B-movie inspired plot. As revolving chauffeur Georgio Manos, you'll drive passengers around in a constantly spinning limousine, navigating obstacles with precise timing. The game features good graphics, a phenomenal soundtrack, and humor, telling the tale of Manos' rise to fame in the '70s.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 349 reviews
story40 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Roundabout features a unique and entertaining gameplay mechanic where players control a constantly spinning limousine, making navigation both challenging and fun.
  • The game is filled with humorous and cheesy FMV cutscenes that enhance the overall experience, providing a delightful 70s B-movie vibe.
  • There is a wealth of collectibles and side missions that encourage exploration and replayability, making it a game that players can enjoy for hours.
  • The game can be frustrating at times due to awkward controls and collision detection, leading to frequent explosions and restarts.
  • Some players may find the main story too short, completing it in just a few hours without much depth beyond the initial playthrough.
  • The lack of a fast travel system can make traversing the open world tedious, especially when trying to collect items or complete side missions.
  • story218 mentions

    The story of *Roundabout* is a quirky and humorous journey delivered through cheesy FMV cutscenes, reminiscent of 1970s B-movies, featuring a silent spinning limo driver who navigates absurd missions filled with eccentric characters. While the main storyline is relatively short, taking about 2-3 hours to complete, it is engaging enough to keep players invested, with plenty of side content and collectibles to explore afterward. Overall, the narrative is intentionally silly and campy, providing a fun backdrop to the game's unique gameplay mechanics.

    • “The story of Roundabout is delivered mostly through FMV, and it is, in my opinion, glorious.”
    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the cutscenes and acting are fantastic, the DLC was a fun ride, and the story really is funny; not even once did I cringe at a bad joke; it was just laughter the whole way through.”
    • “Just finished the story, and what I can say is that albeit the story is short, it is humorous and filled with 1970's clichés, and adds to the fact that this game is everything a game should be: fun, humorous, different, and just great fun to play.”
    • “The story is unbelievably stupid.”
    • “The plot itself could have been easily ignored in a game like this, but the effort and care put into it made me actually want to finish the story.”
    • “The main story isn't that long, only about 3 hours, but it's incredibly replayable, and offers tons of minigames and optional collectibles to keep you busy even after you've beaten it.”
  • gameplay175 mentions

    The gameplay in "Roundabout" is characterized by its unique and challenging mechanic of controlling a constantly spinning limousine, which can initially feel disorienting but becomes intuitive over time. While the gameplay is simple and often puzzle-like, it offers a fun and addictive experience, enhanced by humorous full-motion video cutscenes that many players find more engaging than the gameplay itself. Despite some frustrations and design flaws, the overall charm and originality of the gameplay, combined with its quirky narrative, make it a memorable experience for those open to its absurdity.

    • “Great story, great cast, great gameplay, funny, enjoyable, original.”
    • “The gameplay is simple to understand, but challenging.”
    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the cutscenes and acting are fantastic, the DLC was a fun ride, and the story really is funny, not even once did I cringe at a bad joke; it was just laughter the whole way through.”
    • “Just watch the FMVs on YouTube as the gameplay utterly fails them.”
    • “The gameplay is complete nonsense.”
    • “Boring and repetitive gameplay, forced humor, nauseating color palette, and simply not as fun as it seems.”
  • humor101 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its campy, absurd, and intentionally cheesy style, reminiscent of '70s B-movies, which enhances the overall experience. Players enjoy the hilarious full-motion video cutscenes, quirky characters, and funny dialogue that keep them entertained throughout the gameplay. While some critiques mention the humor can be hit-or-miss, the majority find it charming and a key reason to engage with the game.

    • “Between jamming to the funky beats, hilarious dialogue, and ridiculous situations this game puts you in, I end up with a smile on my face the second the opening screen pops on and that same smile sticks around even hours after I stop playing.”
    • “Hilarious and campy story, charming and funny characters, and a really fun, interesting, and challenging gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the cutscenes and acting are fantastic, the DLC was a fun ride, and the story really is funny; not even once did I cringe at a bad joke; it was just laughter the whole way through.”
    • “It's like a joke that is funny, then it's not funny, then it is funny again.”
    • “When I heard it was by people from Something Awful, I immediately assumed it would be boring, unfunny, crass, and full of in-jokes that only the most profoundly autistic would understand.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with a colorful and charming aesthetic reminiscent of 70s B-movies, though they are described as simplistic and not particularly groundbreaking. While some reviewers noted that the visuals are serviceable and fit the arcade style, others felt that the lack of advanced graphical options and technical polish detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics complement the gameplay and narrative, making for an enjoyable visual presentation despite some limitations.

    • “The graphics look great.”
    • “Everything is presented in a style of a 70s B-movie, with the appropriate story, style of graphics, and music — and there's also FMV!”
    • “The visual aesthetic is excellent; the car, UI, and the environment are all nice to look at.”
    • “The graphics of the game aren't anything special, but it's an arcade-style game, not some AAA blockbuster, so you'll likely forgive the technical aspects of the game.”
    • “There are no graphic options, so you may want to try the demo beforehand to make sure you can run it.”
    • “The graphics leave a bit to be desired (no anti-aliasing or vsync), but gameplay is solid (that's all that matters, really) and the writing is insanely humorous.”
  • music24 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, 70s disco vibe, featuring fun and charming soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, it is generally considered complementary to the game's jovial nature and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music adds significant charm and enjoyment, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “An amazingly fun game with a wonderful soundtrack, and it's the kind of weird that I love.”
    • “Compellingly frustrating gameplay, a relentlessly catchy soundtrack, and hilariously cheesy fully acted cutscenes guiding you through a story of loss, love, strife, and a spinning limousine.”
    • “The soundtrack is complementary to the fun and jovial nature of the game, and along with the voiceover within missions, it prevented my initial expectation to play the game whilst listening to podcasts; it was simply too happy and enjoyable to sully my full experience that the audio provides to the game.”
    • “My only criticism is that the soundtrack can get repetitive.”
    • “The music in this game has a 70's disco vibe and while not outstanding, it fits in very well to the world around it.”
    • “Music is basic but fits with the gameplay.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability, with a wealth of content, optional collectibles, and mini-games that encourage players to revisit missions for improved performance and completionist goals. While some players may find limited replay value outside of achievements or cosmetic unlocks, many appreciate the depth and challenge that enhance the experience beyond the main story. The game's design caters well to those seeking to refine their skills and compete against friends.

    • “Truly amazing, the amount of content and replayability this game contains, making for an extremely fun and unique game.”
    • “For such a cheap and seemingly simple game, there's a surprising amount of depth, and even replayability - while you only need to mosey your way through any story quest once to progress, you can go back and repeat the missions as much as you like to attempt to improve your standing against your friends and globally.”
    • “The main story isn't that long, only about 3 hours, but it's incredibly replayable, and offers tons of minigames and optional collectibles to keep you busy even after you've beaten it.”
    • “But there isn't any replay value unless you want the Steam achievements.”
    • “Not much replayability unless you want to unlock more limo hats.”
    • “Replay value - not applicable to everyone as already mentioned, but this game offers you so much more than just completing missions and moving on to the next one to see the FMV.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is stable, with most users reporting few performance issues, though some experience frame rate drops in areas with heavy lighting effects. While the game does not aim for technical excellence, it meets basic performance requirements, though menu navigation can be sluggish and movement occasionally feels jagged. Notably, the character performances, particularly that of Kate Welch, stand out despite the game's cheesy tone.

    • “Performance was stable though.”
    • “As for how the game is optimized, it ran at about 55°C on my GPU.”
    • “I haven't got much performance problems overall but there were places with a bigger amount of light effects which sucked most of my FPS (and it couldn't get turned off in the settings).”
    • “The performance is really strange though.”
    • “I haven't got much performance problems overall, but there were places with a larger amount of light effects which significantly reduced my FPS (and it couldn't be turned off in the settings).”
    • “It runs slowly in the menu screen and the movement can sometimes be a little jagged.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game excels in its emotional depth, featuring top-notch acting and a heartwarming love story that fosters genuine attachment to the characters. Players appreciate the blend of humor and heartfelt moments, making it a rare experience that resonates on an emotional level.

    • “And not only is it funny, but by the end of the story, I was truly emotionally attached to the characters and cared about them, which is rare even in a serious game.”
    • “No goblin has managed to create a game that is not only funny, but also one that is full of heart and can be genuinely touching.”
    • “Top-notch acting, heart-warming love story, super accurate controls, and innovative gameplay.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a sense of distance, creating an immersive experience that evokes feelings of isolation or expansiveness. This quality enhances the overall mood of the game, drawing players into its world.

  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent respawn bugs that can place players far from their intended location or even cause instant death by spawning them inside objects. However, audio glitches are minimal, and the overall content quality remains high.

    • “It's also quite buggy; often a respawn will either drop you miles from where you were, bypassing all the closer checkpoints, or it'll respawn you partially inside a building or vehicle, causing you to explode immediately.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that while the game offers extensive content for completionists, the grinding required to achieve 100% can become tedious over time.

    • “You could spend a lot longer on this game if you want to fully complete everything, but it will become tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
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Critic Reviews

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Play time

4hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
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