Rad Rodgers

No summary available

Following a successful 2016 Kickstarter campaign and subsequent Steam release, Rad Rodgers finally blasts its way onto home consoles.

Rad Rodgers is a familiar yet satisfying platformer that doesn't always hit all the high notes, but it does so often enough to feel like a hit for anyone looking for a reminder of the way things were when it comes to these kinds of games. It's short, but it's also very affordable, and there's likely more to come from the developer anyway with World Two and further hopefully on their way soon. As it is, it's an entertaining throwback to a simpler time rife with silly adult humor and firepower. It's not entirely perfect, but it does exactly what it sets out to do, and I can respect that. At leas...

The crucial factor to take into account here is the sense of humour. Do you like silly, immature humour that has no respect for the fourth wall? If you don’t, the gameplay probably isn’t strong enough to maintain your interest, particularly in a crowded genre. If you do however, the gameplay is strong enough to maintain your interest for the length of the game, slightly short though it may be.

Everything Was Better In The 90s...Or Was It?

It’s a shame that Rad Rodgers couldn’t think of anything better to differentiate itself than to reach at any other memorable platform game, because that wears its own credit razor thin. There’s a pretty and functional modern project to be found here, but that’s about it. In fact, more of its attempts at razzle dazzle fall flat than empower the game, but there is a lot of “stuff” thrown inside to try and capture an audience. Liking this game is simply a matter of just how much of that “stuff” matters to someone and that’s going to be a very tight rope to walk upon.

Yet despite those great sections, I’m still overcome with a feeling of relief to have finished the game. For everything it does right, Rad Rodgers does three things wrong. I’ll remember the time I spent going through this game, but maybe not for the best reasons. Despite my love of the 90s and all its radicalness, I won’t be eagerly returning to this one, no matter how rad it may seem.

Previously, I enthusiastically stated that Rad Rodgers had “sleeper hit” potential, but that has been absolutely obliterated now. The foundation for something better is still here, but Slipgate Studios has reworked Rad into something that isn’t worth spending your cash on. At least on PC, you can still get the original version with your purchase (or get an “upgrade” to this new one for free), but console gamers should stay far away until some patches land. Even with patches, I don’t know how much you can fix in this game.