![]() ![]() Why are there so many of these types of characters populating the game? Is there a reason why the looping dialog maintaining the henchmen being “in desperate need of a manicure” or “being scared silly” suppose to mean something past a jab at metro-sexual and homosexual males? It could be a joke devoid of homophobia, and to these effeminate male characters’ credit, they are the strongest enemies with the most firepower in the game. In whichever case, the fact that it’s still a question in my mind, means that it’s worth debate. Maybe the story is supposed to illustrate that the big bad guy has a proclivity for the sassier male?Įither Recoil Games is trying to show more diversity in the gaming culture, or they are poorly executing an unnecessary joke. And guess what? Their relationship isn’t hokey or tacked-on.īut did I mention the effeminate male caricatures? Whom of which get quite repetitive nearing the game’s end, I don’t know how to call this one. There’s an atypical hero saving his female coworker, who is more than capable to fend for herself. At the same time, it’s something little boys and girls should see. I’d proceed with caution when playing this around the family. There is a child-like nature to this game, but occasionally you’ll year a swear word, but hey, I’m no prude. Also, grow an extra thumb.Īccessibility is a loose term when gauging whom will be interested. So yeah, there’s learning curve that makes this cartoony science fiction tale not-so-accessible to some. While doing this you will be pressing the jump button, because you’ll rarely get it right the first time. This move requires the player to press and hold: L1 to slow gravity, R2 to fire your gravity gun while using both analog sticks to control your character and the object you are jumping off of. An example would be the anti-gravity double jump. There are puzzles and control mechanics that teeter between functionally useful and aggravating maneuvers. ![]() They’ve designed a game with so much personality, Michel Ancel would be proud. And that hurts, because Recoil Games has done so much here. The story of Rochard is so, straightforward, but the gratification one receives after solving their 30th gravity-based platform puzzle, well, it varies. The game feels like it grows to a point of a poetic crescendo, but often times the player is just met with another brain teaser of a puzzle. You have a small, fractured crew and you’re trying to make sense of your new dangers. Not in the (obvious) sense you are playing a space miner, hurling your body through factories and work sites alone. As accessible and forward-thinking the core story is, the game has moments where it feels … empty. Which, in essence, is why you are seeing words about it. Still not sure who this game will appeal to. Disposing of foes is usually as simple as dropping a block on their heads. Though the controls can occasionally put Rochard in difficult-to-escape situations. Apart from that, it’s a side-scrolling adventure where you can manipulate gravity. A a gun that can grab objects and shoot stuff. Rochard is a space miner with a G-Lifter. If you are interested, the game is out for PSN, Mac & Windows computational devices. The game came out in December of last year, so anyone interested in reading a review and gauging their interest, has probably already done so. I have no clue why I’m THIS compelled to write about Rochard. More on that later, let’s talk about why I’m writing words about Rochard. I’m hoping it wasn’t meant to be an off-color joke. Though there is question if these lispy soldiers are products of intentional diversity in an in-game world, or something that was completely lost in translation. It’s not an odd choice and at portions of the game where you’re hearing the gruff, ham & egged workman’s voice of John Rochard, it’s actually quite welcomed. It’s a little strange and the controls are a bit unwieldy, but this game is worth it. Rochard is, and I rarely use this word, weirdly delightful. It also doesn’t hurt that I played Rochard whilst getting over food poisoning. I figured with the blossoming flowers and sunny Mid-West days, it would be a great opportunity to avoid all of that, and the humans that come with it. ![]() One man, one woman, and where the f**k is that lisp coming from?! ![]()
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