Roto Force is a twin-stick shooter video game developed by Accidently Awesome. PID Games and East2West published it for mobile devices and personal computers in 2023.
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| Developer(s) | Accidently Awesome |
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| Designer(s) | Anton Klinger |
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| Genre(s) | Twin-stick shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editPlayers progress through levels that consist of small, enclosed spaces in which they are restricted to staying within the edges. Players can attack their enemies using twin-stick shooter controls and must avoid enemy waves of enemy attacks, as in bullet hell games. To avoid attacks, players can dash around the level, essentially teleporting to the opposite side. New weapons are unlocked on each level, and dying returns players to a checkpoint.[1]
Development
editAustrian[2] developer Anton Klinger initially made Roto Force as an entry in a game jam for Game Boy-style games.[3] PID Games and East2West Games released it for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS on Jul 18, 2023.[4]
Reception
editEurogamer praised its gameplay, which they said make it feel "new and weird" in a good way.[1] TouchArcade called it one of the polished games on iOS and praised the "slick controls, excellent haptics, [...] amazing gameplay [...] and memorable writing".[5] TechRadar included it in their list of the best Android games, calling it "claustrophobic and intense".[6]
Roto Force won the jury award for best mobile game at the 2022 Game Development World Championship.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Donlan, Christopher (2023-07-20). "Roto Force review - a frantic twin-stick bursting with imagination". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Robinson, Matti (2022-08-22). "Roto Force Developer Drew Inspiration From Game Boy, Sega Mega Drive Titles". GameRant. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Nelson, Jared (2023-06-01). "Rotating Run 'n Gun Shooter Roto Force is Heading to PC and Mobile in July and Available for Pre-Order Now". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Roto Force". IGN. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Madnani, Mikhail (2023-08-01). "Roto Force Mobile Review – Rotating Run 'n Gun Perfection". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Forward-Lamb, Jordan; Baxter, Daryl; Grannell, Craig (2023-09-06). "Best Android games 2023 - play a top game on the go". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Pavey, Vince (2023-04-24). "The 2022 Game Development World Championship winners have been announced". MCV/Develop. Retrieved 2023-09-09.