Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder
May 14, 2019 7 years ago
The greatest "giant rocks rolling through historical/artistic ages" tower defense game is back with Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder. With an emphasis on the chaotic new 2-vs-2 multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by Unreal Engine 4, players will need to be ready for some intense rocking and rolling.
What it’s like
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder delivers a surreal, physics-driven hybrid of tower defense and racing where you command a massive boulder through chaotic, history-themed obstacle courses. The core loop involves navigating your rock down a slanted track, collecting power-ups to grow larger or gain special abilities while avoiding hazards that chip away at its integrity. The experience is defined by its Monty Python-esque humor and cut-and-paste aesthetic, blending historical figures with fantasy elements in a slapstick environment. While the single-player campaign offers a solid progression through diverse time periods, the game truly shines in its chaotic 2v2 multiplayer mode, where players race to destroy each other's castles. The tone is lighthearted and absurd, prioritizing frantic fun and physical comedy over narrative depth or strategic complexity.
Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengePacingPolish / PerformanceProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The single-player campaign can feel repetitive after mastering the physics-based controls. · Players seeking deep strategy or serious historical accuracy will find the gameplay shallow and the tone too silly.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, nintendolife.com, cubed3.com, opencritic.com, monstercritic.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 28, 20179 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 28, 20179 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 28, 20179 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 14, 20197 years ago |