Rock Paper Sock is Sokpop's earnest homage to Runescape

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Rock Paper Sock is Sokpop’s earnest homage to RunescapeFrankly, I prefer shotguns.

Frankly, I prefer shotguns.

Get away from me, scissor wizard!

But the real charm is in how surprisingly pointed Sokpop’s MMO is in taking Jagex' venerable MMO down a peg. Look. Runescape’s combat has always been pants. A blind dice roll where the decision of whether to stab, slash or block rarely feels meaningful outside of what skill number you’re pushing up. It’s obtuse and convoluted in a way that feels almost deceptive. RPSock is literally a game of rock paper scissors - but somehow, I foolishly feel like I’m in more control of the situation.

I genuinely believe I’m playing mind games with this virtual sheep, determined to best it so I can push its bones into the dirt. You don’t have thumbs, you ridiculous ungulate. I know you can’t play scissors. Give up before you embarrass yourself.

Rock Paper Sock is available onItch.iofor £2/$3 or as part of the collective’s $3/month Patreon. With Sokpop nowSok-dropping their games on Steam, expect to see it land there in the near future.