Next year, Refugium Games is sending players back to school with Agefield High: Rock the School. And you might actually like going to classes at this school, but the real action is off campus in this homage to the teenage sex comedies from the early 2000s. The influence of films like American Pie is very apparent in the first trailer for the game.
The game casts players as Sam Tatum, the new kid at Agefield High who quickly befriends Kale Baines and “wannabe rocker” Axel Philly. Sam and his new crew also a mutual enemy in Seth, one of the school’s jocks. From the trailer, it looks like there will be plenty of chances to either pull a prank on Seth or physically fight him for high school dominance.
Now, you could sit in class for lessons in English, math, geography, German, and music; all of which are actually in the game. But you also have the freedom to skip class and explore the game’s open world, which expands beyond the campus to include two neighborhoods, the town center, and the country side. Rebellion is encouraged, but adult authority figures like teachers and cops will chase players if they catch them breaking the law or skipping school.
This sounds like a fun and nostalgic experience! It’s great to see games that capture the essence of teenage comedies. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
teen comedies. It really brings back those carefree school days! I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate classic tropes from the genre, like prom nights and quirky friendships, into the gameplay.
Absolutely! Nostalgia plays a big role in teen comedies, and I think integrating those classic tropes into gameplay will resonate with many players. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance humor with the challenges of school life!