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Rochard |OT| Gravity gun platformin' adventure goodness!
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cpp_is_king
Member
This game is fucking amazing, its not often that something nobodys ever heard of until the day of release is this fucking good.
Withnail said:
I think Sony wants to show 3rd party publishers that it is worthwhile to publish on PSN. Hence no Sony published games in that (except the "free" game Payday: The Heist).
I have to applaud SOE for the pricing, 10 bucks is just right. But of cource the marketing for the game is as usual with Sony very bad.
Having played some more yesterday, i think this game is fantastic.
Somehow, it reminds me of Portal 2. For me, it has the same feeling of fun and satisfaction (and even some common gameplay elements). Controls are great and the gravity gameplay is fun. Also, game length seems good for 10 euros.
Can't wait to continue.
Somehow, it reminds me of Portal 2. For me, it has the same feeling of fun and satisfaction (and even some common gameplay elements). Controls are great and the gravity gameplay is fun. Also, game length seems good for 10 euros.
Can't wait to continue.
A question for anyone who's completed the game. I played the demo and enjoyed it. Given that it's somewhat Metroidvania-ish, I'm tempted to buy to support the development of these types of games, but just how much of a Metroidvania is it? I know it's puzzle heavy, but what I'm curious is to what extent do you have to figure out where it is you have to go. Is it always spelled out for you, or do you have to explore to figure it out?
Discotheque
Banned
legbone said:
holy hell are you for real? Insta buy.
revolverjgw
Member
Great game, seems to have been completely ignored though. Nobody's even bothered to make a wikipedia page about it
Finshed the game today. Great game overall. Great controls, fun gameplay mechanics, nice music and the introduction of new gameplay mechanics keep the game fresh until the end.
If i had to make one negative point, it's that all the levels look very similar. I had hoped for more varied locations since the game looked quite good at times
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For people skipping this because of all the other games coming out, at least try the demo at some point in time. It's a fun puzzle/platform/shooting game and worth the money.
If i had to make one negative point, it's that all the levels look very similar. I had hoped for more varied locations since the game looked quite good at times
(for example the short desert background)
For people skipping this because of all the other games coming out, at least try the demo at some point in time. It's a fun puzzle/platform/shooting game and worth the money.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Just played the demo and it was surprisingly great. I say surprisingly, as I've never heard of developer and it's published by SOE who hasn't published a game I liked in what seems forever.
The intro as mentioned above is pretty much awesome with music and all, graphics remind me of 2.5D Team Fortress, gravity gameplay is again surprisingly tight considering how often physics based games feel janky and unprecise.
Oh, and the humour. I haven't laughed this much to a line in a game since probably "you always follow the hoes" in Uncharted 2. I really don't want to spoil it since a lot of it is in delivery, it's when the
. Humor, and delivery of this caliber is something I'd expect from the best days of LucasArts adventures, and here it is in a pretty much never-heard-of-it game... I really hope the game can keep this up, but the demo convinced me to buy it.
Maybe this needed a name that stands out more, or better advertising or something. Shame it seems so ignored.
The intro as mentioned above is pretty much awesome with music and all, graphics remind me of 2.5D Team Fortress, gravity gameplay is again surprisingly tight considering how often physics based games feel janky and unprecise.
Oh, and the humour. I haven't laughed this much to a line in a game since probably "you always follow the hoes" in Uncharted 2. I really don't want to spoil it since a lot of it is in delivery, it's when the
computer starts talking gibberish and then german and ends with automatiche kaput, your character goes... Man, Autimatiche Kaput, again?
Maybe this needed a name that stands out more, or better advertising or something. Shame it seems so ignored.
Sintoid
Member
Ocaso said:
Yes it remins Metroid and somehow Shadow Complex.... Unfortunately there's no Metroid/Castlevania/Shadow Complex backtracking, you will have to visit again the same envirouments but never the same stages.
Support the game anyway... It's great. I'm working on completing trophy collection and the more I play it the more I love it.
Yeah, I'm surprised Sony didn't push this game harder... it's really good. Great puzzles, great visuals, great music.
I wrote up a review of it if anybody's interested:
http://vghangover.com/2011/10/07/rochard-review/
I wrote up a review of it if anybody's interested:
http://vghangover.com/2011/10/07/rochard-review/
Baron
Member
Just bought this after a little time with the demo. Great game so far. I have to agree that the name is a little obscure, even detrimental to the game for prospective buyers, silly as that sounds. "Rochard" gives no hint as to what kind of game this is, though. That in itself is a bit of a marketing failure. And a fun game like this deserves more marketing than it has gotten.
That's not to say it should be called something lame and obvious like "Gravity Gun Space Miner", though. Something inbetween. But now that I've bought it and enjoy it, the name means nothing to me anymore. Rochard is perfectly fitting...for those in the know.
That's not to say it should be called something lame and obvious like "Gravity Gun Space Miner", though. Something inbetween. But now that I've bought it and enjoy it, the name means nothing to me anymore. Rochard is perfectly fitting...for those in the know.
BruiserBear
Banned
Ranger X said:
They never learn.
JasonUresti
Member
The idiotic turret defense style sequence is killing this game for me. I've enjoyed it a lot up to this point, but to have it spoiled by a stupid "wait for the elevator to rise and defend against waves of enemies" is just so irritating. The combat in Rochard is not it's strong point, and here we have section that is nothing but that.
Really, what designer thought this was a good idea? Here's a charming puzzle platformer with light action, flowing well and smartly, and now let's stop the momentum with a lame ass idea straight out of bad action game design 101.
Really, what designer thought this was a good idea? Here's a charming puzzle platformer with light action, flowing well and smartly, and now let's stop the momentum with a lame ass idea straight out of bad action game design 101.
So I finished the game today. Took me about 6 hours and I really enjoyed most of it. Some really interesting puzzles with the G Lifter. I also loved inverting the gravity polarity in certain areas. The last quarter of the game isn't as strong as the first 3/4 with a bigger emphasis on action. Still the overall package is very good. Ending is a bit strange and abrupt, so hopefully the game sold well enough to green light a sequel. This really is an unknown gem, and ended up being one of my favorite download titles I've played this year.
Hey everybody, Rochard is on steam! Buy it, as the game is great!
You can even buy the soundtrack :3
http://store.steampowered.com/app/107800/
You can even buy the soundtrack :3
http://store.steampowered.com/app/107800/
Winnie the Pimp
Member
bumping this as i also just noticed that the game is on Steam, how AWESOME is that i was considering getting the PSN version but now that it's on steam i'm gonna sale that sucker come X-mas time...
does anyone know how the port is though?
does anyone know how the port is though?
Just finished this game today and what a great game this is. Had fun all the way through, for $10 it's absolutely a steal.
I played it on the PS3 but this game is built on a pretty decent engine (Unity3d), I can't imagine it being a bad port. The system requirements seem vey modest too.
I played it on the PS3 but this game is built on a pretty decent engine (Unity3d), I can't imagine it being a bad port. The system requirements seem vey modest too.
Callibretto
Member
just beat it, awesome awesome game. probably my favorite downloadable game this year. finish it in a weekend, can't stop playing. it's a good length for the price, but man I wish they make it longer because I can't have enough of it, and the abrupt ending doesn't help. I hope it sold enough for a sequel.
play it on Steam with mouse and keyboard, tried using 360 controller and don't like how I have to switch mode between pulling object and shooting. so play the whole game using mouse and keyboard where pulling and shooting is neatly mapped to left and right mouse button.
play it on Steam with mouse and keyboard, tried using 360 controller and don't like how I have to switch mode between pulling object and shooting. so play the whole game using mouse and keyboard where pulling and shooting is neatly mapped to left and right mouse button.
probably late, but it ran great on my pc. very clean, very smooth, and the control probably work better with mouse and keyboard than dual shock.
PjotrStroganov
Member
Has anyone been able to force AA on this game? I've tried in catalyst but it only blurs the picture without removing jaggies. The game looks quite clean now but it can be improved.
Buttonbasher
Member
I really love this game. Been playing it nonstop. Great mechanics.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
it needs more love... i bought it on Steam after having played and loved the demo on PS3...
get this guys really seems great!
get this guys really seems great!
You're damn right it is.
Callibretto
Member
it's my favorite downloadable games last year. I like it more than Outland and Bastion.
Absolutely. I'd also recommend Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken. Try the demo first, some people don't dig the controls, but I liked the game quite a bit.
If you buy it right now for $10 you won't regret it. But maybe waiting for the sale might be a good idea too.
Hell, Fuck and Goodness yes. So worth it.
LabouredSubterfuge
Member
I think I need this in me.
RibbedHero
Member
Anyone know how to implement AA in Rochard for AMD Cards? Can't seem to find any way to do this.
Psychoward
Banned
ON PC, whenever I try to max res it, the game gets all these really weird colors, but it doesn't lag at all. I'm at default res, but I'd much rather have it maxed out.
Is anyone else having this problem?
Is anyone else having this problem?
Caesar III
Member
Just tried the demo cause you guys were talking about it yesterday again due to the free giveaway for ign prime. Had in on my wishlist for all so long already though.
long story short I just bought it. It's just great. The artstyle is marvelous and the gameplay is top notch. Awesome game. Buy it!
long story short I just bought it. It's just great. The artstyle is marvelous and the gameplay is top notch. Awesome game. Buy it!
Not quite what you're asking for but SMAA/FXAA injector works fine on this game.
Underrated gem of 2011 total.