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Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

The greatest rock-racing, tower defense, art history game is back! Like the title says, Bigger & Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay with chaotic 4P multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by UE4 to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Racing, Strategy, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique and humorous art style and narrative
    • Engaging mix of tower defense and racing gameplay
    • Variety of boulders and defenses with strategic depth
    • Local and online multiplayer with co-op support
    • Satisfying physics and destruction effects

    Cons

    • Short single-player campaign
    • Online multiplayer population is low
    • Some balance issues with boulders and units
    • Limited customization options
    • Occasional bugs and technical issues reported

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose different boulders and defenses before matches, allowing strategic freedom and personal playstyle."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful rolling of boulders and strategic placement of defenses with feedback on performance; some players note a learning curve."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong multiplayer focus with 1v1 and 2v2 modes, ranked matches, and leaderboards encourage player comparison."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Campaign is relatively short (4-6 hours), but multiplayer and co-op modes add replay value; some players note limited long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local and online co-op campaign and multiplayer modes; teamwork and shared strategies are emphasized."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize loadouts of boulders and defenses; variety of units and boulders with unique abilities encourage creative strategies."

    • Domination
      1

      "Competitive multiplayer includes trash talk and rivalry, but interactions appear balanced and respectful overall."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Humorous, absurd historical themes and Monty Python style humor provide a fun escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Variety of boulders and defenses with unique stats encourages experimentation with different strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Campaign map allows some freedom of choice in level progression; levels are visually distinct and varied."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players can customize boulder appearances and banners, though customization options are somewhat limited."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features absurd, humorous historical and mythological characters and scenarios with Monty Python-esque style."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social interaction and shared experiences, though online population is limited."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players unlock new boulders, defenses, and abilities through campaign and multiplayer, supporting skill and knowledge growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; some waiting periods noted but generally active engagement."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Social interactions mainly competitive or cooperative with friends; limited evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Players can lead team strategies in multiplayer, but no strong emphasis on leadership roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking new boulders, defenses, and loadout slots provides a sense of progression and power accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Humorous and lighthearted tone with some tension in races; overall a fun and enjoyable experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, physics-based destruction, and music provide stimulating sensory feedback and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Multiplayer rankings and leaderboards offer recognition; community appreciation noted."

    • Story
      3

      "Campaign features humorous, absurd narrative with historical and mythological characters; story adds charm."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strategic placement of defenses and boulder selection require planning and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Racing and tower defense elements create suspense and excitement during matches."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale; some note short campaign length."

    • Violence
      3

      "Enjoyment of combat through destruction of enemy boulders and castle gates; cartoonish and humorous violence."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid failure by protecting their boulder and castle; health bars and damage mechanics present."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026