THUMBS UP, GLADI-SKATER
Rollerdrome is a game about performance. There is combat, but it’s not about winning, as such. It’s about style. The attitude you bring to it. Efficiency is a byproduct of mastering its violent dance – really, you’re here to look good. It might be my favourite action game since Devil Daggers. A single-minded, stylish, and evocative beast that pulls you along for a ride it’s hard to let go of. Let’s just say I’ve had more than one after midnight session of Rollerdrome, chasing those high scores.
The main character, Kara Hassan, finds herself thrown into a gladiatorial contest… with roller skates. Think Running Man on wheels and you’re there. In essence the game is pretty simple: you skate and shoot. The joy of it is that while it builds so much upon that foundation, it’s still great fun even if you only ever learn the basics. Coming from Roll7, the folks behind the joyous skateboarding series , that’s no surprise.
