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I was especially delighted to finally find a Zappa allusion. I recommend this game to anyone who like extremely well written non pc humour and don't mind if the main character has a liberal relationship to intoxication and the well-being of others. It's definitely in my top 5 list of AGS releases last year.

I'm very happy you enjoyed the game, thanks again for all the feedback! And I'm also glad someone's picking up on the more obscure music references.

[Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die!]

For those about to rock... I mean, to vote for games:
Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die!

AGS database link
Steam link (-70% until Feb 15th!)
Itch.io link





Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die! is a parodic adventure inspired by classic point-and-click games, heavy metal, and underground comics. You'll jump into the beer-soaked denim vest of a middle-aged teddy bear to orchestrate the comeback of your old glam metal band, not caring that glam metal has been the laughing stock of everyone in the music industry since the 1980s. A true heavy metal heart never stops beating!

The game hasn't found a huge audience yet, but those who have played it seem to have enjoyed it a lot. The Steam user reviews are really positive, and to quote some of the game reviews out there:

"Possibly one of the best scripts in a point and click."
Vulgar Knight

"It is a modern classic and a game that must be played!"
8/10 – Movies Games and Tech

"Almost flawless."
4.5/5 – Game Reality

You probably should play the game first, if you haven't yet, to know what you're nominating. It is a full-length commercial game, however, so it costs money and requires probably 10+ hours to play through (you might still be able to get it on sale before the nominations close, just saying...). You can consider the game for whatever categories you see fit, but here are some that are nice and groovy. Make it so!

Best Game Created with AGS
Best Writing
Best Character
Best Puzzles
Best Background Art
Best Character Art

My favourite character probably isn't Ted, but it comes close between Leo, the singer with an unhealthy apetite for hot dogs, the "Guy on a Date" background character that turns into a running gag through all his dates gone wrong, and my favourite: Bob Dog (whose name may be a reference to Swedish band Bob Hund?) who constantly tries to make it in the food/hot dog stand business despite all his ventures being destroyed by Ted's actions.

Thanks for the feedback, happy customers make happy developers!

It's especially interesting for me to hear about your favorite characters. Even with the 100+ characters in the game, I think Bob Dog is in my Top 2 of all the characters as well, so I guess the guy has some charm... But who wouldn't love a friendly doggy?

And I never even realized the Bob Hund connection myself, although it's such an obvious music pun! My thinking was just to make the restaurant name a one-vowel tongue twister, "Bob Dog's Nonstop Hot Dogs" (and also play around with similar jokes later). Kicking myself over that one a bit, but I'm glad I made the Bob Hund reference by accident there. All's well that ends well, as Bob Dog famously said!


And for those who haven't played the game yet, here's some shining stars to convince you! Sparkly!

That looks sweet! Very Martin Kellerman.

Thanks! The visual style has definitely been influenced by a bunch of underground comix artists.

Btw Snarky, I'm also using your speech bubble module, so just let me know if you want me to send you a Steam key for the game.

[Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die!]

Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die! out now!

After over three years of work, my heavy metal adventure is finally out on Steam and Itch.io. 10+ hours of wild point-and-click adventures all over the rockosphere with 100+ characters and exquisite hand-drawn graphics. Get your beer-soaked denim vest and show the world that glam metal is still alive and kicking!

Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644080/Rock_n_Roll_Will_Never_Die/
Itch.io link: https://bestgames.itch.io/rock-n-roll-will-never-die

Here's what some reviewers have said about the game so far:

"Possibly one of the best scripts in a point and click."
Vulgar Knight

"It is a modern classic and a game that must be played!"
8/10 – Movies Games and Tech

"Almost flawless."
4.5/5 – Game Reality



Adult content warning: Contains scenes of cartoon violence, including blood and death. There are also instances of strong language, alcohol and drug use, and sexual innuendo.