| Roller Champions | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Windows, PS4, Xbox One May 25, 2022 Nintendo Switch June 21, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Roller Champions is a free-to-play sports video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released on May 25, 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and for Nintendo Switch on June 21, 2022.
Roller Champions is a 3v3 competitive multiplayer sports game played from a third-person perspective. The track has four gates, with a net next to each one. The game starts with the ball dropping from one of them. Players can grab the ball, throw it, and pass it to their teammates, as well as tackle their rivals and jump.
To unlock the net, the team must put the ball through all four gates, without the other team taking possession of the ball. If the other team grabs the ball, all the gates are reset, and the team has to go through the same gates again. Once the net is unlocked, the team can shoot into it to score points.
If the team shoots to the net on the first lap, it earns one point. If the team goes through all four gates for a second lap without being intercepted, it can score three points by shooting on the net. If the team completes a third lap, it can score five points. To win the game, the team must either score five points before the other team or score more points than the other team before the timer of 7 minutes runs out.
After playing a match, the user gains “fans” that can be used to advance through the roller pass tiers to gain cosmetic items and unlock new arenas.
All this information can be found in-game under the “Moves & Rules” settings tab. [1]
| Move | Description | Key/Button | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump | Crouch to make player more aerodynamic | Shift, RT, R2 |
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| Jump | An upward leap | Space, A, X |
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| Magnetic Pass | Pass the ball more accurately by using the players magnetic gloves | E, Y, Triange |
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Ubisoft officially announced the game during their press conference at E3 2019. [2] A pre-alpha demo was available via Uplay from June 10 to June 14. [3]
In a developer stream, Ubisoft confirmed that the game is in development for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and mobile devices as well. [4] The game was stated to be set for originally release in early 2021, though it was subsequently delayed to May 25, 2022 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with the Nintendo Switch version being delayed to June 21, 2022. [5] [6] [7]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PC) 69/100 [8] (PS4) 66/100 [9] (XONE) 61/100 [10] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 6/10 [11] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 14/20 [12] |
| Shacknews | 7/10 [13] |
Roller Champions received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. [8] [9]
Ozzie Mejia of Shacknews gave Roller Champions a 7 out of 10 and praised the accessible core experience, crossplay, fast-paced sessions, arena design, and spectator options while criticizing the lack of character customization options, game modes, interesting character models, and long-term engaging gameplay. Jordan Ramée of GameSpot thought positively of the approachable movement mechanics, sense of speed, and incentive to progress, but felt that the skill ceiling was short, the matches were repetitive, and that the multiplayer communication features were lacking. [11]
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