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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 20, 2016
  • December 20, 2016

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Embark on an action-adventure platformer with a unique visual style blending pixel art and 3D. Experience a humorous story filled with nostalgic nods, sci-fi tropes, and conspiracy themes, all set to a retro soundtrack.

Unique graphic style
Humorous story
Nostalgic gaming and sci-fi nods
Retro 8-bit soundtrack
Touch controls or gamepad support
Unlockable Challenge Mode
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What's New in Rocketboat

1.1

December 20, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

User reviews

Beautiful game with potential

I like the aesthetic and its great but the controls are in need of fine tuning. Sometimes character can continue forward when you jump, sometimes they will just stop momentum to jump leading you to not be able to avoid things properly

Boring gameplay and bad camera angles.

I was in the mood to play a 2.5D platformer, and I found this game by searching “2.5d”.

This game has an 8-bit aesthetic, combined with 3D graphics and 2D gameplay. I’ve never been a fan of this art style and this game doesn’t succeed in making me a subscriber to this graphical style.

The story is, interesting. I find the dialogue a bit cringy at times and the

The main problem with this game is that it’s a pure platformer. There’s no way of attacking the enemies, there’s no unique method of transport, all you can do is run and jump. Game such as Super Mario Bros could also be accused of this, but what SMB lacks in complexity, it makes up for in terms of fast paced gameplay and the ability to jump on enemies. This game is so slow and without the speed, the bland, uninteresting level design starts to become more obvious. The stages are also incredibly long, which makes losing all of your lives (phones) quite enjoyable...ugh.

Why does this game even have lives in the first place? Lives are outdated. It’s just a method of punishing the player for failing an arbitrary amount of times.

This game plays and looks like a Mega Man game (reminds me a lot of Mega Man 2.5D to be exact), but without the shooting. This ends up being a surprisingly significant omission, as the slow-paced gameplay of Mega Man doesn’t work without the engaging and tricky enemy encounters combined with tight platforming. This game does have tight platforming, but that’s in the form of enemies blindsiding you and watching out for pits and obstacles that you can’t see, which leads me to my next point.

Bland gameplay isn’t the only problem with this game. There are two types of 2.5D platformers. The first type is just like a 2D platformer with 3D graphics and environments. The second type takes advantage of the ability to twist and move the camera around. This game goes with the latter type, and it falls flat on its face. At times, the camera will pan in such a way where pits will be obscured by a foreground object or another piece of land geometry—better yet, unable to see where you’re going to land because the camera won’t pan downwards to look at the ground below. This game would be inoffensive at best if it weren’t for this.

In order to make this game a quality product, you must do three things: 1) Make the camera angles better. 2) Remove the lives. They really serve no purpose. 3) Add a way of attacking the enemies, such as a punch, or those musical instruments of theirs. 4) This is optional, but maybe make the story less cringy and less drawn out? That’s more of a subjective thing.

This game has so much potential, but it falls flat in many areas, and ultimately doesn’t rise above being okay.
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FAQ

What is Rocketboat - Pilot?

Rocketboat - Pilot is a free action-adventure platformer game with a unique graphic style that mixes classic minimalist pixel art with modern 3D rendering. It features a humorous story, nostalgic nods, and a retro soundtrack.

Does Rocketboat - Pilot have ads?

No, Rocketboat - Pilot does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Rocketboat - Pilot support?

Rocketboat - Pilot is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Rocketboat - Pilot?

Rocketboat - Pilot has an age rating of 9+.

Can I play Rocketboat - Pilot offline?

The description does not specify if Rocketboat - Pilot can be played offline. However, it is a single-player action-adventure platformer.

How often is Rocketboat - Pilot updated?

Rocketboat - Pilot was last updated on December 20, 2016, with version 1.1. The developer has not provided information on update frequency.

What are the controls for Rocketboat - Pilot?

Rocketboat - Pilot can be played using touch controls or a gamepad, with a gamepad being recommended for the best experience.

How do I unlock Challenge Mode in Rocketboat - Pilot?

You can unlock Challenge Mode in Rocketboat - Pilot by collecting all the planet points within the game.