The Rocky Horror Show Video Game
- October 20, 2024
- FreakZone Games
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Get on itch.io Store"The Rocky Horror Show Video Game" is a retro-style platformer that lets you experience the strange journey of Brad and Janet through Frank N Furter's mansion. With challenging platforming action, infinite retries, and 8-bit chiptune renditions of the musical's iconic songs, prepare for a wild and wacky adventure. Be warned, however, that the game's tricks and traps may drive you insane.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game is a charming homage to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, filled with references and details that fans will appreciate.
- The 8-bit soundtrack is fantastic, featuring catchy renditions of beloved songs from the film, enhancing the overall experience.
- Gameplay is fun and challenging, reminiscent of classic platformers, making it enjoyable for fans of retro gaming.
- The game is very short, taking only about an hour to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Repetitive level design and limited enemy variety can make the gameplay feel uninspired and monotonous.
- There are several bugs and design flaws, such as confusing boss fights and unfair deaths, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- music33 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising its faithful 8-bit renditions of beloved songs from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Reviewers highlight the catchy chiptune soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience and evoking nostalgia for fans of the original material. While some noted the game’s brevity, the delightful music and charming graphics make it a worthwhile play for fans of the musical.
“The music is exactly what I wanted, lovely 8-bit versions of the songs we know and love from the show, graphics give that old school feel we sometimes miss and overall, for the price of entry, it's a good way to spend an hour.”
“I absolutely adored the 8-bit renditions of some of the most beloved songs and found myself at multiple times throughout either tapping my foot to the beat or singing along.”
“The graphics are great and the chiptune soundtrack is incredible.”
“While it was interesting to see all of the characters transformed into 8-bit sprites and the entire soundtrack turned into chiptunes, that's where the novelty ends.”
“No music player for the tracks (which are the best part of the game!), no karaoke sing-along option.”
“Even if you like this musical, the game is hardly worth more than a couple of bucks.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story closely mirrors the plot of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," offering players a quirky and engaging experience as they navigate through various character perspectives. While the narrative is enjoyable and filled with humorous moments, some players feel underwhelmed by the lack of additional missions or side quests, limiting replayability. Overall, it serves as a fun tribute to classic platformers, particularly for fans of the original film.
“I was very surprised at how many story beats are translated to the game.”
“I loved being a part of the story and playing through as the various characters.”
“If you want to enjoy a quirky story with hilarious moments thrown in, all wrapped in a loving tribute to NES platformers, this is a game to get.”
“It's going to be an average, but very short platformer with a very weird story.”
“I have a deep love for RHPS, so I am a little bit underwhelmed that the only thing I can do is restart and play through again instead of maybe having extra missions or more parts from the movie that you can complete as a sort of side mission.”
“I have a deep love for RHPS, so I am a little bit underwhelmed that the only thing I can do is restart and play through again instead of maybe having extra missions or more parts from the movie that you can complete as a sort of side mission.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of classic side-scrolling mechanics reminiscent of Mario and Mega Man, featuring item-carrying and level design elements. While some players find it fun and challenging, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, with a short playtime of around 45-90 minutes and minimal replay value. Overall, the experience is mixed, appealing to those seeking a quick, nostalgic game but potentially boring for others.
“It's a little Mario 2, with the carrying items mechanic, and a little Mega Man in its level design.”
“The gameplay was super fun and very challenging.”
“Relatively short game (about 1.5 hours) but great gameplay with a banger of a chiptune soundtrack!”
“The gameplay loop is less complex than their older games.”
“Uninspired gameplay, repetitive stages you replay as different characters, and a length of 45-60 minutes with no extras or replay value.”
“Everyone else will be bored by the lack of gameplay and confused by the incomprehensible (to an outsider) plot.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming 8-bit style, evoking a nostalgic feel that complements the game's chiptune soundtrack. While some players feel the visuals alone may not justify the price for a short experience, many appreciate the overall aesthetic and its appeal to fans of the Rocky Horror Show. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, enhancing its retro vibe.
“The music is exactly what I wanted, lovely 8-bit versions of the songs we know and love from the show. The graphics give that old school feel we sometimes miss, and overall, for the price of entry, it's a good way to spend an hour.”
“The graphics are great and the chiptune soundtrack is incredible.”
“It has wonderfully crafted 8-bit graphics and chiptune renditions of all the legendary songs.”
“The graphics give that old school feel we sometimes miss.”
“The visuals are quite underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The character models look outdated and poorly designed.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, featuring excellent NES references and consistently funny moments that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the quirky storytelling and the blend of humor with challenging gameplay, making it a delightful tribute to NES platformers.
“There were moments where I had to stop to catch my breath because I was laughing so hard.”
“That was honestly pretty fun, offered some good challenge, and was actually pretty funny throughout.”
“If you want to enjoy a quirky story with hilarious moments thrown in, all wrapped in a loving tribute to NES platformers, this is a game to get.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is marked by some bugs and glitches, particularly during specific levels and boss fights, which can disrupt gameplay. While these issues are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“A couple of glitches (the game crashed in Janet's Castle level for me).”
“A bit buggy and short, and I wish there were achievements or a multiplayer mode.”
“Some of the platforming is a bit tricky, and I had a few glitches during some boss fights, but nothing that disrupted this absolute pleasure.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with many users noting uninspired gameplay and repetitive stages that require replaying as different characters. With a playtime of only 45-60 minutes and no additional content, players are advised to wait for a sale unless they are die-hard fans of the film.
“Just be aware that you aren't getting much, if any, replayability for your money. Wait for a sale unless you're such a massive super fan of the film that you can't wait.”
“Uninspired gameplay, repetitive stages you replay as different characters, and a length of 45-60 minutes with no extras or replay value.”
