Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder

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  • Summary: Bigger and Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay to be, well... 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 intenseBigger and Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay to be, well... 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. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 3, 2019
    80
    Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder is an ingenious mixture of madness that is punctuated with highly entertaining animated sequences. The striking visual style that ACE Team is known for is distinct with just an acceptable amount of amateurishness keep it hilarious and memorable. Whether it's going up against another human or the AI, everyone should always throw rock.
  2. GameSpace
    May 13, 2019
    80
    Much like its predecessor, the game comes in two parts. The first part is a tower defense game. The second part involves you carefully meandering your own boulder through all the traps the enemy has set down in part one, before hurtling yourself at the enemy gates.
  3. Nintendo Life
    May 17, 2019
    80
    If you’re looking for an unusual little curio that's quite unlike anything else on Nintendo Switch, Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder is the oddity for you. While it’s very much in the same vein as the original game, the sequel simply ups the ante with more obstacles, more courses and a ton of crazy characters from history, myth art and popular culture to battle in Python-esque fashion (well, in looks at least). Support for four-player multiplayer – with added customisation for those that like to customise their boulders – offers the strangest of detours, and makes this another local multiplayer classic for Switch.
  4. Nintenderos
    Jun 17, 2019
    75
    An extraordinary art direction, well designed and full of humor. Unfortunately, the poor optimization and especially the resolution of the portable mode make this game not shine on Switch as much as it should.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 20, 2019
    75
    Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder is a good game with a great sense of humor. A worthy sequel to ACE Team’s first Rock of Ages title, fans of its predecessor are sure to find Bigger & Boulder a worthy successor. Some of the stages overemphasize jumping, and the process for unlocking traps seems to give too much to the opponent. I wish I had more fun with the tower defense mode, but the fun the presentation provides helps smooth over these concerns. If you’re looking for a laugh on your Switch, you’re not going to find anything on Switch more willing to laugh at itself than Rock of Ages 2. In spite of some of my gameplay concerns, I recommend it.
  6. IGN Spain
    May 22, 2019
    70
    A humorous and fun game that gets old pretty quickly but entertains while it lasts.
  7. Nintendo Insider
    Jun 17, 2019
    70
    Rock of Ages 2: Bigger and Boulder manages to combine conflicting genres with a truly weird and wonderful aesthetic style. Unfortunately, the Switch release stumbles in a few areas namely its visuals and the lack of local multiplayer. Still, if you’re looking for something truly left field then Rock of Ages 2: Bigger and Boulder is a funny and entertaining ride sure to raise a smile or two.

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  1. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    "Rock of Ages 2: Bigger and Boulder was my indie game of the year last year, and is still an absolute blast to play. It certainly has its"Rock of Ages 2: Bigger and Boulder was my indie game of the year last year, and is still an absolute blast to play. It certainly has its issues that prevent it from being the masterpiece that it could have been, but I think that fans of ball rolling games will have a great time with it. As someone who doesn’t care for Tower Defence games, I appreciate that the game doesn’t require a massive amount of strategic prowess to beat, and there are multiple difficulty options for those who fancy an extra challenge. The game wants you to have silly fun, and that is what it provides. Still not sure? It regularly goes on sale for less than €5, so perhaps give it a punt then. More people need to experience this wonderful series."

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  2. PolishJohn
    May 16, 2019
    3
    So...the trailer Nintendo published on their youtube channel for the game DOES NOT match the actual graphics in the game. The trailer must beSo...the trailer Nintendo published on their youtube channel for the game DOES NOT match the actual graphics in the game. The trailer must be using footage from the Ps4 build. Looks really subpar docked and actually pretty bad in handheld.… Expand
  4. Titan01
    Apr 12, 2020
    3
    It felt like I was fighting the controls just as much as I was the AI. I'm pretty sure I was only able to beat ONE level on easy difficulty.It felt like I was fighting the controls just as much as I was the AI. I'm pretty sure I was only able to beat ONE level on easy difficulty. ON EASY. Not to mention the AI essentially cheats, always bouncing over everything or going where I literally can't place down any defences, while I'm unable to avoid anything I put down. Bonus points for the art style but I honestly can't be bothered with this one. Plus on the switch the framerate randomly starts to dip for no observable reason.… Expand

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