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
- A charming homage to the Rocky Horror Picture Show with great 8-bit graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack.
- Fun gameplay that captures the spirit of the source material, making it a must-play for fans of the movie and musical.
- The game is filled with references and tongue-in-cheek humor that fans will appreciate, providing a delightful experience.
- The game is very short, taking only about 1 to 2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with basic controls and uninspired level design.
- There are technical issues such as glitches and a lack of features like a tutorial, pause menu, or additional content, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its engaging 8-bit chiptune renditions of beloved songs from the source material, which many players found delightful and nostalgic. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack significantly enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature worth purchasing separately. However, some expressed disappointment over the lack of a music player or karaoke options to enjoy the tracks outside of gameplay.
“The music, the sprites, the backgrounds, it was all absolutely spot on and the perfect way to make it into a playable game.”
“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.”
“Relatively short game (about 1.5 hours) but great gameplay with a banger of a chiptune soundtrack!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun mechanics and challenging elements, while others criticize it for being uninspired and repetitive, featuring short stages that lack replay value. Despite its brief length of around 1.5 hours, the game offers a classic side-scrolling experience complemented by a catchy chiptune soundtrack, though it may leave some players feeling bored or confused by the plot.
“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!”
“It's a short game if you are looking for something quick to play, and it's full of fun mechanics.”
“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.”
“The gameplay is fine, it's a very basic, classic side-scroller.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and allows players to immerse themselves in various character perspectives, providing a fun and quirky experience with humorous moments. However, some players feel underwhelmed by the lack of additional missions or content beyond replaying the main story, particularly for fans of the source material. Overall, it serves as a loving tribute to classic platformers while delivering an enjoyable narrative.
“I loved being a part of the story and playing through as the various characters.”
“Had a blast dodging all of the obstacles while still enjoying the story as well.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming 8-bit style, which effectively appeals to fans of the Rocky Horror Show. Reviewers highlight the combination of great visuals and an incredible chiptune soundtrack, creating an enjoyable experience that resonates with both the show's fans and retro gaming enthusiasts.
“The graphics are great and the chiptune soundtrack is incredible.”
“The game is not super long, but everything about it is a blast - the great bit graphics, the soundtrack (which I need immediately) and all of the great moments and references from the show (and from a number of 8-bit games) will definitely please anyone who even remotely enjoys the Rocky Horror Show.”
“It has wonderfully crafted 8-bit graphics and chiptune renditions of all the legendary songs.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report occasional glitches and crashes, particularly in specific levels and during boss fights, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I experienced a couple of glitches; the game crashed in Janet's Castle level for me.”
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is criticized due to uninspired gameplay and repetitive stages that offer little variation, as players can complete it in just 45-60 minutes without any additional content or incentives to replay.
“Uninspired gameplay, repetitive stages you replay as different characters, and a length of 45-60 minutes with no extras or replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky story and humorous moments, making it a delightful tribute to NES platformers that fans will enjoy.
“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.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and laugh-out-loud moments that keep you engaged.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that adds to the charm of the game, making it a delightful experience.”
