That Rocket Game

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That Rocket Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Dan's Games and was released on April 11, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"That Rocket Game" is a simulation game where you play as a rocket scientist, tasked with building the ultimate spacecraft to clear debris from the atmosphere. The higher you reach, the more valuable the debris, which can be sorted into grinders for upgrade credits. Be cautious of asteroids and collect rare space collectibles to display on your shelf. (Steam ID: 2

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is fun, simple, and has a charming art style with smooth controls.
It's an excellent value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and addictive gameplay.
There is potential for future updates and additional content, which keeps players excited.

The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially towards the end with manual grinding for upgrades.
There are issues with pacing, such as slow descent animations and forced waits that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some players find the upgrade pricing and return on investment unbalanced, making progression feel tedious.

grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly with the manual grinding system at the end of each level and the need for grinding at various points throughout. Despite this, many feel that the experience is still worth the low price of $1.
- “The manual grinding system at the end of each level is kind of grindy.”
- “The game also requires quite a bit of grinding at various points.”
- “It's definitely worth the $1, although it is a bit tedious at times.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever and absurd achievements, such as one that rewards players for spectacularly failing, like exploding their rocket, which adds a lighthearted and comedic touch to the gameplay experience.
- “Absolutely hilarious that there's a Kerbal Space Program achievement, and that it's an achievement you get when you explode your rocket.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the game uses clever puns and unexpected humor to keep things light and entertaining.”
story
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The story is criticized for lacking meaningful engagement, as players feel that missions do not offer significant rewards or benefits, leading to a sense of futility in progressing through the narrative.
- “The game quickly becomes a series of missions that provide no tangible benefit, as the return on investment is negligible compared to the cost of the next set of upgrades.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
- “Despite the potential for an interesting narrative, the plot is predictable and fails to deliver any meaningful twists or emotional impact.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their great art style and appealing user interface, though some users have experienced occasional frame rate caps at 30fps, possibly due to hardware limitations.
- “Great art style, lovely UI and sound effects.”
- “I'm not sure why there's an occasional frame rate cap at 30fps; this might have been my laptop deciding the app should run on integrated graphics, but I'm not sure.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “There are frequent texture pop-ins that disrupt the immersion and make the game look unpolished.”