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 games.
- Controls and menus are smooth, making it enjoyable to play, and there's potential for future updates.
- It's an affordable game that offers a lot of entertainment value, especially for casual play.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive and grindy, especially towards the end, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The forced wait times and manual sorting at the end of each level can be frustrating and slow down the pace of the game.
- Some players feel that the pricing for upgrades is unbalanced, making progression feel less rewarding.
- 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 necessity for grinding at various points throughout. Despite this, many feel that the experience is still worth the low price.
“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“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“There are frequent texture pop-ins that disrupt the immersion and make the game feel unpolished.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever and absurd achievements, such as one related to the Kerbal Space Program that rewards players for spectacularly failing by exploding their rockets, showcasing a playful take on failure in gaming.
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for lacking meaningful engagement, as players feel that missions offer little reward 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.”
