ShockRods
Stainless Games · 2019 · Action, Combat Racing, Arena Shooter, Shooter, Competitive
PC
Mixed67% · 15
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About ShockRods
SHOCKRODS is a classic arena shooter with a twist!
ShockRods features all the over-the-top, in-your-face vehicle combat that you have come to expect from Stainless Games, the world renowned indie studio that specialises in vehicular mayhem.
ShockRods is a 6v6 or 12 player free-for-all arena shooter (PvP and PvE), featuring blisteringly fast-paced action, crazy power-ups and overpowered weapons.
ShockRods draws inspiration from the classic “kill or be killed” arena shooter greats of yesteryear, but in vehicles with insane mobility. ShockRods are customisable, technologically advanced vehicles, nimble but tough, equipped with multi-directional boosters for super-fast direction changes and jumping, resulting in truly thrilling and action-packed gameplay.
Driving a ShockRod is easy. But once mastered, it becomes an even greater high octane, thrill-a-minute ride!
Environments
ShockRods features 6 stunning, highly varied environments, designed to allow players to exploit their vehicle’s manoeuvrability; action takes place in levels ranging from natural desert and woodland areas to man-made battle arenas, specifically designed for 6v6 or free-for-all carnage and mayhem.
Game modes
ShockRods brings 3 classic, tried and tested game modes to the table: Death Match, Team Death Match and Capture The Flag. Plus, the juggernaut inspired Golden Ram mode and the full combat no-holds-barred Shockball - work as a team and protect the ball carrier as they target the opposition goal, or simply reduce your opponents to scrap metal and walk the ball home.
Customisation
ShockRods allows for full customisation of your nimble war machines. Change your car body style, colour, and patterns. Select from a wide range of wheel and tyre combos. Choose from a host of taunt FX and sounds, and much more, to show off your flair and style as you dominate your opponents. All the content is cosmetic and can be unlocked through currency earned in game, based on your performance in battle.
Weapons and Power-Ups
ShockRods brings a full arsenal of explosive (and somewhat unconventional) weapons to aid you in annihilating your opponents. These are placed across the environment for you to collect and put to good use. Want a Minigun? Rocket Launcher? Grenade Launcher? We got you covered. Not your style? Try the Balloon Cannon, Freeze Gun or Ram power ups!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Players praise ShockRods as a fun arcade vehicular combat arena shooter with enjoyable gameplay that captures the spirit of classic titles like Twisted Metal and Carmageddon. However, the game suffers from a severely limited player base due to apparent lack of marketing and updates, with a small map pool and an overall impression that development has stalled, making it difficult to find active matches despite its solid core mechanics.
This game was my childhood, I love it so much.1 found this helpful
ShockRods, developed and published by Stainless Games, is a fast-paced vehicular combat arena shooter that blends arcade-style car combat with the structure of a competitive multiplayer shooter. Rather than focusing on racing or simulation, the game throws players into enclosed battle arenas where the primary objective is simple: outmaneuver and outgun the opposition. Built around high mobility, explosive weaponry, and team-based modes, ShockRods attempts to modernize classic vehicular combat concepts while infusing them with the energy of arena shooters. At its core, ShockRods revolves around multiplayer matches that typically feature team-based 6v6 battles or larger free-for-all encounters. Players control compact, agile combat vehicles equipped with thrusters that allow for rapid acceleration, sharp directional changes, and even double-jumps. This mobility system is one of the game’s defining features. Instead of feeling grounded like traditional racing vehicles, the cars behave more like nimble combat machines, capable of darting across arenas, leaping over obstacles, and engaging in mid-air firefights. The result is a combat flow that prioritizes reflexes and spatial awarenes…
Good fun arena shooter from the team behind Carmageddon, it's a bit like a cross between Quake and Carmageddon.
This game looks dead. It feels like it hasn't been updated in a long time. It's so sad.
Great fun game in the vain of Twisted Metal Black.
//_Hidden Gem_\\ Beautiful FUN mix of Twisted Metal and AFPS (Arena FPS). Cons: - Seems like there has never been any marketing at all. - No player base. - Few maps.
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