That Rocket Game
- April 11, 2023
- Dan's Games
Get on Steam"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
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is simple and fun, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- There is a lot of potential for future updates and additional content, which keeps players engaged.
- The controls and user interface are smooth, making the gameplay enjoyable and accessible.
- The game becomes repetitive and grindy, especially towards the end, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The pricing for upgrades feels unbalanced, leading to frustration with the progression system.
- There are issues with downtime and slow animations that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 additional grinding at various points. 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Textures are low resolution and the overall visual fidelity is disappointing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever references, such as a Kerbal Space Program achievement awarded for spectacularly failing by exploding a rocket, showcasing a playful take on the challenges of space exploration.
“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 humor to lighten the mood, even during the most challenging missions.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for lacking meaningful engagement, as players feel that missions do not offer significant rewards relative to the effort and resources required, leading to a sense of futility in progression.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
