No Straight Roads

About

No Straight Roads is an action-packed adventure where you control two misfit musicians battling a corrupt record label in a city obsessed with music. Hot-headed Mayday and laid-back Zuke form a duo fighting to overthrow No Straight Roads, a corporation that banned rock in favor of corporate EDM. Gameplay blends beat ’em up combat with RPG elements like upgrading abilities and managing band dynamics. You switch between the two characters mid-fight to exploit enemy weaknesses while navigating a neon-soaked world filled with quirky characters and hidden secrets. The story unfolds through stylized cutscenes and dialogue that mix humor with sharp critiques of artistic control. The game’s standout feature is its music-driven combat. Each enemy type reacts differently to the duo’s rock-inspired attacks, turning songs into tangible weapons. The soundtrack, composed by the developers, has been praised for its energy and originality. With a Metacritic score of 92, critics highlighted its creative art style and tight combat mechanics. Community feedback often mentions the 20+ hour runtime and the satisfaction of customizing playstyles. The Switch port also earned praise for maintaining quality on handheld mode. Its mix of rock ’n’ roll chaos and narrative depth makes it a memorable pick for action fans seeking something different.

Storyline

Hot-headed Mayday and cool-as-ice Zuke make up the indie rock duo Bunk Bed Junction. After their audition with the record label No Straight Roads (NSR) ends with the duo being unjustly rejected in favor of EDM, and the banning of rock across the music capital of the world, Vinyl City, the two, fed up with NSR's monopoly of music, stand up against the enterprise to bring rock back on top!