Rock of Ages

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Absolute Games
    Jan 23, 2012
    70
    An enjoyable and, dare I say, cozy game, even though it has neither flashy graphics, nor innovative gameplay ideas, nor much variety.
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 4, 2011
    70
    Its creative and quirky nature is let down by mechanics that don't feel strongly realised, Rock of Ages is still good for the occasional roll. [Christmas 2011, p.67]
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 30, 2011
    70
    Funny arcade with Tower Defense elements offers straightforward playability which entertains for some time. In small batches it is great – just don't try to beat the game at once. [Oct 2011]
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  5. CD-Action
    Sep 29, 2011
    70
    It's worth to take a look at this title and its unique art direction. Unfortunately it quickly becomes clear that Rock of Ages' rules are too simple to provide a deep enough gameplay. [October, p.59]
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  6. GameSpy
    Sep 14, 2011
    70
    While its mechanics can become tiresome the further you progress, ACE Team's signature presentation and wry humor manage to pull it through. Just like Zeno Clash before it, Rock of Ages as a whole is unlike any other game I've played or seen before, and that's a rare thing to be able to say.
  7. GameStar
    Sep 13, 2011
    70
    It's fun, but not for very long. The ideas deserved a better game, but it's still a nice change from the typical first person shooter and it's not expensive at all.
  8. PC Games (Russia)
    Oct 27, 2011
    65
    Rock of Ages is what Monty Python would make if they decided to do a tower defenсe game. [Nov. 2011, p.97]
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  9. Gameblog.fr
    Sep 14, 2011
    60
    Rock of Ages combines strategy and dexterity in an original and wacky game. The solo campaign is a little quick and easy to overcome and the multiplayer clearly lacks some options as well as players. But despite this, you'll get value for its price, so just buy it: the more do it, the less this last shortcoming will fade.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Best PC Game of 2011

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 149
  3. Negative: 14 out of 149
  1. IvanOvalle
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    We all know that there is a lot of people complaining about the defense system, but they really need to know that the game have a completelyWe all know that there is a lot of people complaining about the defense system, but they really need to know that the game have a completely nice defense system in the versus match and in works if you know where to place your units, because in case you place all of your defenses you'll fail instantly and that would become a boulder race to the gates.

    The story was extremely fun and with an amazing artwork, the cut scenes are hilarious and the historical events were chosen correctly.

    ACE team managed to create a game completely unique. Same as Zeno Clash. If they are making another one, i would probably pre ordered it instantly.

    10/10 because it was bloody hilarious and the multiplayer is so intense in ways that i can't even describe.

    Totally worth the 9.99 dollars on Steam.    … Full Review »
  2. aljones15
    Sep 8, 2011
    8
    Ace team's sophomore effort comes with their trademark weirdness references from mystery science theater 3k to Greek mythology abound. TheAce team's sophomore effort comes with their trademark weirdness references from mystery science theater 3k to Greek mythology abound. The game itself is addictive, but I haven't finished it yet. In my first play through it was stellar though. I really got into it and enjoyed the defensive element and the animals, my only gripe is that it seems overly repetive. The defenses do a good job of slowing opponents down in one level I placed catapults in such a way that my opponent ended up stuck on an island while I slammed their citadel. If you use some thought the planning parts can be great the a.I. Isn't hard to trick either. For eight usd this is a really great game and for fans of Zeno clash a must by. Ace team have made perversions out of the unreal engine and truly pushed a game out there is a little shy of epic, but provides comedy in droves. Try it, you might just like it.… Full Review »
  3. Millzee
    Jan 13, 2012
    6
    A disappointing game, all in all. It's not that it's absolutely awful, it's just that the gameplay is unvaried. The humour, art and style areA disappointing game, all in all. It's not that it's absolutely awful, it's just that the gameplay is unvaried. The humour, art and style are top quality, though; which I think will become a mark of Ace Team's in the future. It's just there's very little to gain an edge and varied defensive configurations don't really give any defence at all. You just roll your boulder down the hill and hope you hit before the enemy does. If your enemy gets there first, you've lost, that's it. You will nigh-invariably take three boulders as will your opponent.… Full Review »
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