It’s true what they say: the things that happen off the field affect what occurs on it. And with that in mind, developer Open Lab Games has concocted a strategy-based roller derby game where you’ll need to manage your team beyond the ring. The name? Well, Roller Drama works for us. It’s coming to PlayStation platforms next year.
“Lead a team of Roller Derby athletes to victory using strategy and real-time controls to smash the competition,” the official blurb reads. “Outside the ring, you'll have to manage five big personalities as they grapple with friendship, heartbreak, and the gradual collapse of late capitalist society. Your choices and the outcome of each match will affect the team’s ultimate fate.”

Personally, we’re not overly keen on the art direction, but we’re fascinated by the concept. You’ll need to carefully manage each individual personality to ensure they give maximum effort and performance when in the ring, leading to difficult decisions. To be honest, we’re not sure why more sports games haven’t integrated these kind of concepts – successful athletes rely on attitude and mentality almost as much as raw ability.
[source youtube.com]
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The reason why other sports games haven't integrated RPG mechanics is because I'm not buying an RPG. I'm buying a sports game. I don't care about their feelings. I care about turning the game on and scoring goals.
The art direction does suck though, I agree. As if they should be in some other game.
Well this looks brilliant. A bizarre mash-up of genres but definitely interesting.
@LifeGirl Yeah of course, I didn't mean something like this should be in Madden or FIFA. I just meant I'm surprised it hasn't been explored before.
I think the art looks great. I think the actual in-jam graphics are kind of lacking and the jams lack the speed of an actual bout, but it could still be a great overall package.
My wife used to do roller derby so I'll keep my eye on this. I'm always looking for things she might enjoy.
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