Rock enthusiasts and art historians rejoice! We’ve finally got a sequel to the off-beat Rock of Ages game from 2011 and it’s a smashing mixture of tower defense and racing, with an art history lesson thrown in for free – after paying for the game of course. Who wants to play, and potentially learn?
In Rock of Ages 2, Atlas, the Greek Titan, is tasked with the eternally dreary, but important, job of holding up the sky until one day he literally drops the ball. Now he must run through different periods of Art History to escape the consequences, gathering as much support as he can, whilst prominent figures from history get in his way. What the player must do is navigate through artistic worlds, taking turns in attack and defensive manoeuvres in the hope of bashing open the enemy’s castle.
Some of the major gameplay changes include improved physics and the opportunity to partake in a little co-op and competitive play. Up to four players can crush, slam and flatten their way to victory with the power of the mighty boulder. One can also expect a whole load of quirkiness to bring humour to proceedings through.
Have you got the stones to give Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder a look? If so, then there’s a 10% discount on the usual price of £11.99 over on the Xbox Games Store. DLC is also available, with a paid for Classic Pack (£1.59) which sees the return of the Smiley boulder and the Sisyphus avatar, as well as three extra banners. The free DLC, the Binding of Isaac Pack, contains a very special Isaac boulder, three avatars (Isaac, Azazel, Blue Baby), and three Isaac-themed banners.
Game Description:
The greatest “giant rocks rolling through historical/artistic ages” tower defense game is back with Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder. Just like the title says, 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 intense rocking and rolling. Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder features: – ACE Team’s Trademark Quirkiness: The Monty Python-esque humor is turned up to 11, as players literally rock and roll through the ages. Humorous animated vignettes will also make a return in full force, so famous historical figures beware! – An Emphasis on Multiplayer: A little friendly competition never hurt anyone, so that’s why ACE Team decided to improve the multiplayer feature of the game. Play with up to four players online in a 2v2 match to the death with the ability to customize banners and colors for your “units.” Oh, and did we mention that opposing tracks can now intersect each other? – A Positively Absurd Art Style: Just like in the original game, ACE Team has created various levels inspired by the greatest art periods in history. Players will gaze upon exquisite art from the Egyptians, Late Gothic and Early Renaissance era, Surrealist movement, as they carve a path of destruction with their rolling rocks of doom! – Improved Physics and Destructible Environments: With upgraded physics and even more things to be cracked, crushed, flattened, and slammed, rolling various rocks down a hill has never been a more pleasant experience! – Utter Chaos: With the addition of brand new defensive units and unique boulders with special traits, chaos reigns supreme so be sure not to take each turn for granite.
