{"id":4926,"date":"2022-08-11T15:14:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/11\/prepare-for-rollerdrome-with-dev-combat-tips-out-august-16\/"},"modified":"2022-08-11T15:14:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:14:47","slug":"prepare-for-rollerdrome-with-dev-combat-tips-out-august-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/11\/prepare-for-rollerdrome-with-dev-combat-tips-out-august-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for Rollerdrome with dev combat tips, out August 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"has-default-font\">Rollerdrome is a fast-paced bloodsport which will have you balancing gnarly skate tricks with high-powered firefights against the deadly House Players. To help you achieve maximum impact when you enter the Arena on August 16, I spoke to some of the devs who helped build the game and got the lowdown on the combat system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ps-age-gate-container__unlock-button\">\n<p>\t\tVerify your age to view this content.\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Verify your age to view this content.<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Choose your loadout<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">There are four types of weapons in Rollerdrome, which you\u2019ll unlock throughout the game:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pistols:<\/strong> The classic double-pistols. These offer rapid fire, so they\u2019re ideal to take out incoming missiles or mines. You can also use them to stun-lock enemies. However, pistols don\u2019t do as much damage as other weapons, and they won\u2019t always be effective against heavily armored enemies.<strong>Shotgun:<\/strong> Slower than pistols, the shotgun is still a force to be reckoned with. Waiting for the crosshairs to line up while in Reflex Time can land you a Slug Shot \u2013 a seriously hefty blow which can take out weaker enemies with a single shot.<strong>Grenade Launcher:<\/strong> One, it looks cool. Two, grenades do AOE damage, and can be used to eliminate multiple enemies at once \u2013 just make sure you line the shot up right.<strong>Z-11:<\/strong> This long-range energy laser is excellent for maintaining your combo when you find yourself far away from enemies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Combos are achieved by eliminating enemies in quick succession. Swapping back and forth between weapons allows you to capitalize on the benefits of multiple weapons while maintaining a combo. Try blowing the doors off a Mecha Brut with a well-placed grenade before closing in and finishing it off with the shotgun. You can also shoot your own grenade with the pistols, ensuring it detonates near a specific enemy. You can even use the detonation to change direction mid-air, though you will also take damage \u2013 so use this technique sparingly! Use Slug Shots to stun-lock enemies, and then finish them up with a quick barrage from the pistols before they have time to teleport away or shield up.<\/p>\n<p>And remember: it\u2019s not just your own weapons at your disposal. A savvy player will be able to press enemies into using their attacks against each other (or even themselves).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Reflex Time<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">One of the key mechanics you\u2019ll need to utilize in Rollerdrome is Reflex Time. You can access Reflex Time by pressing L2 \u2013 but use this carefully, as Reflex Time only lasts for a few moments before needing to recharge. In Reflex Time, you\u2019ll experience a brief moment of slo-mo gameplay, which is a great opportunity to use the rapid-fire pistols and stun-lock your enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">In Super Reflex Time (which you can access by perfect dodging just before you enter Reflex Time), you get a noticeable power boost \u2013 this is a great time to use pistols at short range, or the Z-11 for further away foes. While most of the time you\u2019ll access Super Reflex Time by dodging enemy attacks, you can also trigger it by dodging through your own grenade launcher\u2019s explosions \u2013 enabling you to activate it on your own terms, without waiting for the enemies to attack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Ammo<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Out of ammo? It\u2019s time to do some tricks. In Rollerdrome, ammo is acquired by performing skate tricks, so you\u2019ll need to focus on that as well as on taking out your enemies. The best bang for your buck comes from mixing up and chaining together tricks \u2013 you can do this by stringing tricks together with wallrides, grinds, and grabs. Try using Reflex Time while in the air mid-trick to get a good scope on an enemy and take them out in style. Using a variety of tricks, rather than just the same ones over and over, is key to getting maximum ammo, so brush up on a bunch of different styles and make use of them wherever you can. If balancing keeping your combo up and taking out enemies at the same time is proving tricky, you can also grab the floating yellow Combo Tokens to keep your combo going while you pull off a few quick tricks for a bit more ammo. Then it\u2019s time to eliminate your enemies and emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rollerdrome is available August 16 on PS4 and PS5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><em>Huge thanks to our amazing devs Bartosz Rakowski (consultant), Dan Gronner (lead QA tester), David Jenkins (head of QA), and Jacob Mills (senior 3D level designer), who offered their advice and insight for this article.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ps-age-gate-container__unlock-button\">\n<p>\t\tVerify your age to view this content.\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Verify your age to view this content.<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for Rollerdrome with dev combat tips, out August 16<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"has-default-font\">Rollerdrome is a fast-paced bloodsport which will have you balancing gnarly skate tricks with high-powered firefights against the deadly House Players. To help you achieve maximum impact when you enter the Arena on August 16, I spoke to some of the devs who helped build the game and got the lowdown on the combat system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ps-age-gate-container__unlock-button\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\tVerify your age to view this content.\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Verify your age to view this content.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Choose your loadout<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">There are four types of weapons in Rollerdrome, which you\u2019ll unlock throughout the game:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pistols:<\/strong> The classic double-pistols. These offer rapid fire, so they\u2019re ideal to take out incoming missiles or mines. You can also use them to stun-lock enemies. However, pistols don\u2019t do as much damage as other weapons, and they won\u2019t always be effective against heavily armored enemies.<strong>Shotgun:<\/strong> Slower than pistols, the shotgun is still a force to be reckoned with. Waiting for the crosshairs to line up while in Reflex Time can land you a Slug Shot \u2013 a seriously hefty blow which can take out weaker enemies with a single shot.<strong>Grenade Launcher:<\/strong> One, it looks cool. Two, grenades do AOE damage, and can be used to eliminate multiple enemies at once \u2013 just make sure you line the shot up right.<strong>Z-11:<\/strong> This long-range energy laser is excellent for maintaining your combo when you find yourself far away from enemies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Combos are achieved by eliminating enemies in quick succession. Swapping back and forth between weapons allows you to capitalize on the benefits of multiple weapons while maintaining a combo. Try blowing the doors off a Mecha Brut with a well-placed grenade before closing in and finishing it off with the shotgun. You can also shoot your own grenade with the pistols, ensuring it detonates near a specific enemy. You can even use the detonation to change direction mid-air, though you will also take damage \u2013 so use this technique sparingly! Use Slug Shots to stun-lock enemies, and then finish them up with a quick barrage from the pistols before they have time to teleport away or shield up.<\/p>\n<p>And remember: it\u2019s not just your own weapons at your disposal. A savvy player will be able to press enemies into using their attacks against each other (or even themselves).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Reflex Time<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">One of the key mechanics you\u2019ll need to utilize in Rollerdrome is Reflex Time. You can access Reflex Time by pressing L2 \u2013 but use this carefully, as Reflex Time only lasts for a few moments before needing to recharge. In Reflex Time, you\u2019ll experience a brief moment of slo-mo gameplay, which is a great opportunity to use the rapid-fire pistols and stun-lock your enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">In Super Reflex Time (which you can access by perfect dodging just before you enter Reflex Time), you get a noticeable power boost \u2013 this is a great time to use pistols at short range, or the Z-11 for further away foes. While most of the time you\u2019ll access Super Reflex Time by dodging enemy attacks, you can also trigger it by dodging through your own grenade launcher\u2019s explosions \u2013 enabling you to activate it on your own terms, without waiting for the enemies to attack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Ammo<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Out of ammo? It\u2019s time to do some tricks. In Rollerdrome, ammo is acquired by performing skate tricks, so you\u2019ll need to focus on that as well as on taking out your enemies. The best bang for your buck comes from mixing up and chaining together tricks \u2013 you can do this by stringing tricks together with wallrides, grinds, and grabs. Try using Reflex Time while in the air mid-trick to get a good scope on an enemy and take them out in style. Using a variety of tricks, rather than just the same ones over and over, is key to getting maximum ammo, so brush up on a bunch of different styles and make use of them wherever you can. If balancing keeping your combo up and taking out enemies at the same time is proving tricky, you can also grab the floating yellow Combo Tokens to keep your combo going while you pull off a few quick tricks for a bit more ammo. Then it\u2019s time to eliminate your enemies and emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rollerdrome is available August 16 on PS4 and PS5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><em>Huge thanks to our amazing devs Bartosz Rakowski (consultant), Dan Gronner (lead QA tester), David Jenkins (head of QA), and Jacob Mills (senior 3D level designer), who offered their advice and insight for this article.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay\">\n<div class=\"ps-age-gate-container__overlay-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ps-age-gate-container__unlock-button\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\tVerify your age to view this content.\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Verify your age to view this content.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4926"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4926"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4926\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}