Rochard

Rochard$7.43

Rated 4.64/5 (218) —  Free Android application by Recoil Games Ltd.

About Rochard

GAMEPAD REQUIRED!

Grab a G-Lifter - your new best friend! Use it to change gravity at will, manipulate the environment, and throw huge crates at your enemies. Join the amazing exploits of astro-miner John Rochard and embark on a gravity-bending journey across the Solar System! Rochard is an award-winning side-scroller featuring hours of mind-blowing gravity gameplay, puzzle-solving and action. Narrated in a humorous cartoony style, Rochard tells a thrilling story of villains, a damsel in distress and a mysterious alien civilization.

KEY FEATURES:

- 5 long Chapters crammed with fast-paced platforming action and mind-bending puzzles based on gravity
- A beautifully crafted cartoonish visual style, rich with humor and personality
- Incredible items able to influence gravity and grab, swing and throw objects to solve puzzles or get rid of enemies
- A groovy soundtrack composed by Markus “Captain” Kaarlonen from Poets of the Fall, mixing southern rock/blues and 80′s inspired electronic music
- The legendary performance of Jon St. John as the voice of protagonist John Rochard
- The most advanced use of the Unity engine in a video game

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Tegra 4 graphics, Bluetooth or USB gamepad.
Moga Pocket NOT supported.

AWARDS:

- Gaming Universe: Best Downloadable Game of Gamescom 2011
- Unity Awards 2011: Best Graphics
- Unity Awards 2011: Best Gameplay
- GamingXP: Best Arcade Game of Gamescom 2011
- IGN: Editors' Choice
- GameShark: Editors' Choice
- GamePro: Editors' Choice
- Gaming Nexus: Editors' Choice

REVIEW QUOTES:

"Rochard kind of looks like a Metroidvania or Bionic Commando-style game at first, but it’s really neither. Instead, its focus is primarily on puzzle solving, and in that it succeeds, with clever challenges that get progressively more difficult." - Ars Technica (Verdict: BUY)

"Rochard is a breath of fresh air for the PlayStation Network and the gaming industry as a whole. It is an original ideal filled with great puzzles and an entertaining sense of humor." - Gaming Nexus (A-)

"Enjoy Rochard as it was intended, and let it bend your mind a bit. You won’t be sorry you did." - IGN (8.5/10)

How to Download / Install

Download and install Rochard version 1.50.48 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.recoilgames.rochard, download Rochard.apk

All Application Badges

Paid
app
Android
4.2+
Bug
buster
n/a
Not
rated
Android game

Game History & Updates

What's Changed
GAMEPAD REQUIRED!
1.50.48:
- Tegra X1 compatibility issues fixed
1.50.47:
- Performance improvements (30-50% in some scenes!)
- Improved Android 5.0 (Lollipop) support
- Immersive mode for 4.4+
- Screen rotation enabled
- 4:3 improvements for Nexus 9
Version update Rochard was updated to version 1.50.48
Price update  Price changed from $5.99 to $7.43.
Price update  Price changed from $6.65 to $5.99.
Version update Rochard was updated to version 1.50.47

What are users saying about Rochard

X70%
by X####:

Good game but there is some problem with graphics. It looks like the previous screen doesn't clear so every frame gets drawn all over. Started happening from the 2nd chapter. I'm unable to play this game but would love to give it more stars.

V70%
by V####:

I wish I can give this a 4.5. This game is polished. I love the voice acting and dialogue! I like the soundtrack that they have; hopefully if they make a part 2, they put more music throughout the game. Another thing, they should create a hard mode in an update or in the next game.This is a pretty sweet platforming action title. Looking forward to more Recoil games.

C70%
by C####:

Runs flawlessly on Nvidia shield tab with controller. I recommend this to anyone who wants to play an actual game on their tablet. 5 stars for sure. I don't understand the bad review.

X70%
by X####:

Very fun game, but I think it's weird that it lacks cloud saves. I play on both my Shield tablet and Shield TV and would like to pick up where I left off.

S70%
by S####:

Always crashes. Uninstalled

M70%
by M####:

Can't even start a game. Shield Tablet with Controller

G70%
by G####:

Nice side scrolling action

X70%
by X####:

Very fun GAMEPAD REQUIRED

X70%
by X####:

Runs smooth puzzles get harder

Q70%
by Q####:

Great game play

X70%
by X####:

This game is absolutely fantastic! I bought it yesterday and been playing it for hours since then. The characters are all so sympathetic and funny, i love how every enemy voices their thoughts, it's just so hilarious! I can't thank the developer enough for porting this absolutely fantastic game to Android! I already know what i'm gonna do, as soon as i played through it. Play through again!

D70%
by D####:

Graphics are great as well as the cut scenes and music and voice overs. Runs amazingly smooth on the shield tablet. The levels are not so hard you'll rage quit but not so easy that you get bored. Well worth the money.

X70%
by X####:

Tegra Note 7, Ipega 9023 Amazing graphics, amazing physics, amazing audio, amazing gameplay!

C70%
by C####:

. One of the shields best games

U70%
by U####:

Graphics are great as well as the cut scenes and music and voice overs. Runs amazingly smooth on the shield tablet. The levels are not so hard you'll rage quit but not so easy that you get bored. Well worth the money.

N70%
by N####:

Thanks for bringing this quality game to Android! Playing it on Shield tablet and it looks and plays excellent. I'm very happy with it and hope more games like this one are coming. Thanks to the development team for a solid performing and visually appealing game!!!

N70%
by N####:

I wish I can give this a 4.5. This game is pretty much polished; except for my version on Shield TV I have a black Toyota looking sign in the middle of the screen. I love the voice acting and dialogue! I like the soundtrack that they have; hopefully if they make a part 2, they put more music throughout the game. Another thing, they should create a hard mode in an update or in the next game.This is a pretty sweet platforming action title. Looking forward to more Recoil games.

H70%
by H####:

The game has a annoying shader issue in form of a cross mark in the middle of the screen when playing on nvidia shield android TV in 1920x1080 and gradually disappears when lowering the resolution to 640x360 in the game video settings witch make the game look horrible on TV. Uninstall and reinstalled but did not help, seems to be a problem when playing on nvidia shield android TV. Please patch and fix this.

N70%
by N####:

This game is absolutely fantastic! I bought it yesterday and been playing it for hours since then. The characters are all so sympathetic and funny, i love how every enemy voices their thoughts, it's just so hilarious! I can't thank the developer enough for porting this absolutely fantastic game to Android! I already know what i'm gonna do, as soon as i played through it. Play through again!

R70%
by R####:

I really love this game and it was easily worth the money

N70%
by N####:

I love everything about this game!

S70%
by S####:

Fantastic game. Well worth the money.

W70%
by W####:

Richard!

I70%
by I####:

On the first stage, when it says hold R2 and aim with right stick, it doesn't. I don't know if it is just on the shield but I spent $7 on a game that doesn't even work. Can the developers PLEASE fix this problem or at least give me a refund. Thank you for your consideration.

Y70%
by Y####:

Feels like I'm playing an 80 sci fi movie. Looks good sounds good plays good

D70%
by D####:

You people left an achievement about a bonus level, and I researched it online. How do I get Hard Times dlc on Android? Nothing I found told me how to get the dlc on Android, only on Steam.

D70%
by D####:

HD version of the games we all played and loved in the arcades. Contra, Metal Slug and even Elevator Action all come to mind. Playing this on the Android TV ADT-1 and it looks and plays beautifully. Loving this game.

U70%
by U####:

.... need more time with it, but it's well executed & plays fluidly.

D70%
by D####:

Awesome game and just pure fun. Console type game on mobile. This Dev has a customer for life if they make games like this one. Plays great on shield portable.

C70%
by C####:

I had an issue but the Dev response and helped me solve it

Z70%
by Z####:

This game was pretty funny then I accidentally dropped my shield and the screen broke and for some reason now whenever I open up the app it just goes black. Please fix or refund. Thank you

Z70%
by Z####:

Fun, but leaves you feeling stuck often. You'll solve the issue in your head as you're dozing off, so you either get out of bed then and there, or go to sleep wondering even in your dreams.

Z70%
by Z####:

Hi there! So I just bought myself Richard because I saw a lot of great reviews, when the first level comes up I do every thing right ( jump the stairs, climb the ladder, talk to that women) until I come to that cube ( I'm playing on the shield by the way) witch I cannot pickup! It says R2 to pickup, I've pressed every single button 20 times it just won't pickup the cube! Please help me I cannot go forward in the game! If you fix my problem I'll change my vote to 5!

Z70%
by Z####:

If you have the hardware to play it, you really shouldn't pass up this game. Own a Shield? It's almost criminal not to purchase this game.

G70%
by G####:

Re-installed issue was fixed.

E70%
by E####:

.... need more time with it, but it's well executed & plays fluidly.

F70%
by F####:

Seriously i'm lost for words i cannot believe i'm playing a game of this high quality on a mobile device . One of the shields best games hands down

R70%
by R####:

One of the best games I've ever played. If your hardware can handle it, you should try it out.

D70%
by D####:

Played this on my nVidia Shield during a long haul flight from London to Auckland and back. This is without question the best game on Android right now, and works flawlessly with the Shield. Pros: - Great story and voice acting - Excellent graphics with dynamic lighting and runs very smooth on Tegra 4 - Progressive gameplay is addictive and challenging - Controls are perfectly suited to a Shield controller as you need to use a lot of different buttons. Controls smoothly. Flappy Bird this is not. - Not a "casual" game - definitely a game for gamers and worth the ticket price. - Music and sound effects are good - NO MICROTRANSACTIONS THANK GOD Okay: - The length is sufficient, long for an Android game but short for a hardcore game. However, I appreciate that every level feels fresh there is very little rinse and repeat. Cons: - Nothing really... sometimes Rochard is a little small on the Shield screen but you can't penalise the developers for that. Overall: If you own a Shield this is an absolute MUST BUY GAME.

D70%
by D####:

This is one of my favorite games for any platform. Seriously. Production values are top notch. The voice acting and writing is excellent. The graphics are great. The controls are stellar. Stop reading and buy this.


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