Rock of Ages

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GamingExcellence
    Aug 31, 2011
    85
    A lot of people out there calling themselves gamers like to cry about there not being enough creativity in the land of game development. Well Ace Team sets out to prove them wrong. They may have only released two games, Rock of Ages and Zeno Clash, but both of these titles try to do bold things with games both in the art style and interesting gameplay developments. In the least give the demo for this one a whirl. Hopefully it'll grown on you as quickly as it grew on us!
  2. Worth Playing
    Aug 16, 2012
    75
    At its core, Rock of Ages is a nice little twist on the basic strategy genre.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 22, 2012
    75
    Rock Of Ages is a weird but fun take on the tower defense genre. Its a fast, challenging and intense game that is worth your time and money. If you can get past the difficult controls there is much fun to be had.
  5. PSX Extreme
    May 31, 2012
    72
    It has a lot going for it; first and foremost is that unbelievable innovation and blending of genres. The combination works surprisingly well and the control is fine, even if the physics and collision detection is a little off. The experience as a whole is too erratic.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2012
    70
    A one-trick pony. [Aug 2012, p.117]
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  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jun 29, 2012
    70
    Still, Rock of Ages is a true original and remains quite amusing despite some awkward moments. [Aug 2012, p.80]
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  8. Thunderbolt
    Jun 4, 2012
    70
    It's the kind of game that doesn't try to imitate any single game, and by combining several ideas into one it creates something new and unlike anything before.
  9. PlayStation Universe
    May 29, 2012
    70
    Rock of Ages is rock solid, but it requires more to be the true Rock of the Ages.
  10. ZTGD
    May 29, 2012
    68
    Overall, the game is definitely fun in short doses. It has a nice style and gameplay, which is a breath of fresh air in today's market. You may also learn a few things about history along the way!
  11. PlayStation LifeStyle
    May 24, 2012
    65
    To put the game into perspective, it's like Monty Python got together and said "Let's make a video game."
  12. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Sep 25, 2012
    60
    If you like Terry Gilliam's work you'll love the art aesthetic here as you romp through art history, visiting historical figures as you go. It's quite funny if you can appreciate its sense of humour, too. [October 2012, p79]
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  13. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 14, 2012
    60
    The lack of balance between platforming and tower defence coupled with a handful of under-featured game modes and unstable online multiplayer prevent it from being a "must have."
  14. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 6, 2012
    60
    An impressively silly mishmash of game styles and historical references that still manages to entertain despite its lack of depth and variety.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. SoGayGames
    May 24, 2012
    9
    Enjoyment is relative to expectation with this silly little title. Having actually planned on paying full price for this kitschy entry, asEnjoyment is relative to expectation with this silly little title. Having actually planned on paying full price for this kitschy entry, as opposed to getting it free as a Playstation Plus member, I was already looking forward to playing Rock of Ages based solely on the promotional videos. Think Monty Python's terrific animated sequences meets... erm... I'd say maybe Katamari Damacy. Like the latter title, there will be times you're so close to completing a level you can practically taste it, only to find yourself eagerly starting over "just one last time." it's addictive, yes, but not immediately so. In fact, it sucks at first, but then you get a better sense of the developer's expectations and limitations... and it's at that point you surrender to its inherent, if somewhat silly, fun.… Full Review »
  2. frederik1478
    Jul 10, 2023
    5
    A good little game to pass the time does not really anything deep about it, but you will have things to do with your fingers.

    The game has a    A good little game to pass the time does not really anything deep about it, but you will have things to do with your fingers.

    The game has a good art style and it has humor so it is worth looking at and even if the difficult not exist because it's way too easy. you can get some fun by looking at it.    … Full Review »
  3. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    A fun little game that you can pop on with your friends. There's nothing too deep here but it's fun enough.
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