Okay, so here’s something kinda wild. I was scrolling through the PS Store, you know, as one does when procrastinating on everything else in life. And bam — this deal on Rollerdrome pops up. An irresistibly chaotic game, all flashy like those arcade shooters but on roller skates? Seriously, who dreams this stuff up? Anyway, I got sidetracked. It’s cheap, really cheap — like $7.49, which is apparently 75% off its normal $30 tag. But if you’re meandering through the store, pounce on it before August 14. Although, if you’re reading this after, sorry! Guess you missed it?
So, imagine this: the year is 2030. Corporations feeling more like overlords, and everyone’s hooked on this brutal sport, Rollerdrome. Sorta feels like what a sci-fi film would mash up with reality. The PS Store details are tempting too. Something about being a champ and unraveling some corporation’s secrets. Intriguing, right? Almost sounds like a lazy afternoon of Netflix dramas rolled up in a game.
When it hit the PS4 and PS5 back in 2022, everyone was buzzing about it. I checked Metacritic and it’s sitting at a solid 79. Our pals over at ComingSoon.net had their thoughts too — gave it a 7.5, which is like a friendly nod of approval. The review mentioned how you can pull off mad flips and still shoot in slow motion, which, no joke, sounds like the kind of multitasking I wish I could do in real life — minus the ramps.
And oh, don’t even start on the awards. It got some love during the 2022 season, snagging a couple of notices. It didn’t just show up, it actually bagged Best British game at the 2023 BAFTAs. Like, kudos to those folks. I mean, who knew roller skates would ever be this cool again?
