Roblox Review

Roblox Review: Unique Creativity Platform

We don't hear about Roblox as often as we hear about other popular games like Fortnite or Minecraft. However, this is a whole metaverse that is one of the fastest-growing products in the gaming industry. Three-quarters of children aged 9 to 12 in the US have an account on the platform. But if you think that this is just a collection of primitive mini-games for young children, you are greatly mistaken. In this review, I will tell you why Roblox is unique.

Basically, Roblox is not a game. This is a huge metaverse that offers a lot of opportunities on the platform. One of the main advantages of Roblox is that any user, regardless of skills and age, can create their own game for free. Since the platform is most popular among young and middle-aged players, it is easy to guess that the company offers a simple Lua programming language for creating games. For example, to create a landscape, you need to select a few elements 'out of the box,' instead of writing quite a lot of code.

Although there is still a lot of controversy about the feasibility of this decision, the company offers the creators of mini-games a real income. Users can invite other players to make microtransactions in their games by purchasing game passes, pets, accessories, and other items using the in-game currency Robux. Virtual money can be exchanged for real money. At the same time, 70% of the income goes to the creator and 30%—to the company.

If you don't want to be a creator, there is a catalog of millions of mini-games for you. It has a huge number of simple games, as well as primitive copies of such famous franchises as Among Us or Minecraft. Among them, there are original and exciting games by talented creators. Roblox has every possible genre, from simulation to racing, so you will definitely find something to enjoy. Many games do not have a clear story. Players can also personalize their avatars, creating the most unusual looks. Change the hairstyle, costume, and accessories according to your mood.

The platform also has text chat and the ability to add friends, so it has some elements of a social network.

• The graphics in Roblox are quite primitive and far from realism. The characters are reminiscent of Lego figures, and the world around them is bright enough, although it often looks chaotic. 
• On the other hand, how creators use tools for their games is very different. With the same opportunities in the studio, some users create visually unattractive mini-games, while others manage to make the world of sufficient quality. 
• This year, the developers released a major update that contained improvements to all game textures. As the platform develops rapidly and plans to attract more creators over the age of 25, we might soon see more improvements related to graphics.
• Roblox has a collection of music that you can listen to while you are in a game or use for creating your world. Previously, the company had problems with the use of songs by famous musicians. Although you can't download codes for all the tracks you want right now, the company is already working on expanding the library of licensed music.

 
Roblox does not require high technical specifications; therefore, it works properly on many computers and mobile devices. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows, macOS, Fire OS, Xbox Series, Android, and iOS.

The company takes all possible measures to improve the safety of players. The platform prohibits obscene language, the use of elements of violence, and sexual nature in games. Filtration occurs both automatically and manually. Games with inappropriate content are removed. Chat rooms can be especially dangerous, especially for small children. Therefore, the platform blocks not only obvious provocations but also phrases like 'Do you want to meet?' or 'Where do you live?'

If your child plays Roblox, you can set the safety settings to your liking using parental controls. The guide is posted on the official Roblox website. The sandbox is a giant online platform, so not all complaints can be resolved in a timely manner, and not all inappropriate content is removed. Therefore, talk to your child about the rules that ensure their safety.

At the beginning of this year, there were over 27 million games on the online platform. The library is growing daily, so it can be called the gaming metaverse.

According to last year's data, monthly active users are about 202 million people.

In November 2021, Roblox Corporation became the most valuable gaming company in the US with a market capitalization of over $62 billion. It overtook such giants as Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts.

New Generation Metaverse

Roblox is a unique online platform. While there are other companies offering a similar feature set, Roblox Corporation was the first to launch its product in 2006. Players can make friends, choose from a variety of mini-games, and create their own virtual worlds. It's also a great start for young kids who are interested in game development.