Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game That Could Be Your Next Obsession (If You Can Master It)
Ready for a new parkour adventure? Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game just dropped and, honestly, it’s got a lot of people talking. If you ever loved games like Mirror’s Edge or Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, you might want to keep reading – but heads up, this game has a few hurdles to clear before it nails the landing.
- Rooftops & Alleys is a parkour sim with a trick-focused twist
- Available on Switch, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X
- Developed by a one-person indie studio, MLMedia
- Gameplay is challenging and requires patience
- Tutorials are short and could use improvements
- Multiplayer mode is active and fun
- Great for fans of skill-based movement games
Parkour Meets Freestyle Tricks
So what is Rooftops & Alleys all about? Imagine the free-running style of Mirror’s Edge, but with the combo-driven flair of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. The game is all about mastering movement and nailing tricks across urban playgrounds. Sounds fun, right? It is – but only if you’re ready to put in the effort. The controls aren’t as intuitive as you might expect, and the learning curve is real. If you’re hoping to just pick up and play, be prepared for some trial and error.
Getting Started Isn’t So Easy
When you first boot up Rooftops & Alleys, don’t expect the game to hold your hand. The tutorials are brief, optional, and honestly, not super helpful. You’ll spend a lot of time pausing the game and digging through menus just to figure out how to pull off new moves. A more detailed trick guide, like the classic SSX Tricky trick book, would go a long way here. Right now, you have to learn by failing – a lot.
Challenge and Reward
Here’s the thing: if you stick with it, Rooftops & Alleys does start to click. The game rewards persistence, and you’ll notice real improvement as you keep practicing. Every failed landing makes your next run a little better. The time trials and trick challenges can be tough, but that makes your progress feel even sweeter. Just don’t expect to master it overnight!
Multiplayer Madness
Feeling competitive? Jump into multiplayer! The open sandbox vibe is just as fun with friends (or strangers). You can race through time trials, show off your best moves, or even mess with each other – like when someone blocks your landing just for laughs. The community is already active, and it’s awesome to see everyone experimenting, failing, and celebrating those rare perfect runs together.
Room to Grow
Rooftops & Alleys isn’t perfect. It’s a bit rough around the edges and could really use a more robust tutorial system. Solo players might also miss having a story mode to keep things fresh. But if you’re into skill-based, movement-focused games and don’t mind a challenge, there’s definitely something here for you. With some updates and polish, this could be the next big thing in parkour gaming. For now, it’s a niche gem with a dedicated, growing community.
