History VideoGame / RodeaTheSkySoldier

* BlackDudeDiesFirst: While not directly black is [[spoiler:Orthos the first of the R-line robots to be destroyed by Rodea. Rodea openly regrets this right afterwards remembering their [[TearJerker once strong friendship]]. Orthos tells Rodea that he was always jealous of his [[MeaningfulName special name]] given by the princess. For some reason Rodea keeps this to himself rather than [[WhatTheHellHero asking Ion to fix him]], hurting himself further]].

''Rodea: The Sky Soldier'' (''Tenkuu no Kishi Rodea''[[note]]Rodea: The Sky ''Knight''[[/note]] in its original Wii incarnation) is a "Flying Adventure game" for WiiU and {{Nintendo 3DS}} by Kadokawa Games and Prope, designed by [[SonicTheHedgehog Yuji]] [[NightsIntoDreams Naka]], released on April 2nd, 2015 in Japan, November 10th, 2015 in the US, and November 13th, 2015 in Europe. The game's main gimmick is the protagonist's [[VideoGameFlight ability to fly]], which is used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

** Cecilia is similar to [[VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 Maria]] in some ways.

** Geardo: is quite a bit like Eggman, trying to use robots to take over the world.

* FakeDifficulty: In both versions, but ironically even more so in the supposedly superior original Wii version. Certain obstacles and challenges are seemingly only there either just to waste the players' time (when trying to get a higher rank), or just for the sake making the game more difficult (to the point where, it may take numerous tried in order to surpass/complete them). This comes to a head in the final boss battle due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, AND has limited flight ability and range, AND can't stop in mid flight, AND (unlike the Wii U) version has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase if he loses a life...

* HeelFaceTurn: Rodea and Cecilia did this in the beginning of the game.
** HeelFaceDoorSlam: What unfortunately happened to Cecilia as the game will tell you of her passing.

* FacialMarkings: The R-line robots got this.

* HeelFaceDoorSlam: What unfortunately happened to Cecilia as the game will tell you of her passing.

* KnightInSourArmor: Amnesiac Rodea is this, much to Ion's mismay.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Amnesiac Rodea, it's mostly [[SourOutsideSadInside a cover]].

* {{Chatterbox}}: you can increase or decrease how much Ion is going to talk to you in the options in the Wii U version. So while it can be a bit nice to have her talking to you if you're lonely can it get annoying ehen you die and she starts from the beginning again.

* FakeDifficulty: In both versions, but ironically even more so in the supposedly [[{{YMMV}} superior]] original Wii version. Certain obstacles and challenges are seemingly only there either just to waste the players' time (when trying to get a higher rank), or just for the sake making the game more difficult (to the point where, it may take numerous tried in order to surpass/complete them). This comes to a head in the final boss battle due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, AND has limited flight ability and range, AND can't stop in mid flight, AND (unlike the Wii U) version has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase if he loses a life...

** HeelFaceDoorslam: what unfortunately happened to Cecilia as the game will tell you of her passing.

* BigBrotherMentor: The [[AllThereInTheManual artbook]] mentions Rodea being this for Kelvis. He actually kinda is by being made first and being in the same line.

* AmbigouslyBrown: Orthos, being the only brown one in the R-line.

* ArtificialLimbs: The main character has a ClockPunk right arm which Ion made for him.

* ManInBlack: both Valghis and Geardo.

* RidiculouslyHumanRobots: Rodea and the other R-types. Despite thi, they are quickly indentified implying that they're DeceptivelyHumanRobots InUniverse.

* FakeDifficulty: In both versions, but ironically even more so in the supposedly [[YMMV superior]] original Wii version. Certain obstacles and challenges are seemingly only there either just to waste the players' time (when trying to get a higher rank), or just for the sake making the game more difficult (to the point where, it may take numerous tried in order to surpass/complete them). This comes to a head in the final boss battle due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, AND has limited flight ability and range, AND can't stop in mid flight, AND (unlike the Wii U) version has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase if he loses a life...

* FakeDifficulty: In both versions, but ironically even more so in the supposedly "superior" original Wii version. Certain obstacles and challenges are seemingly only there either just to waste the players' time (when trying to get a higher rank), or just for the sake making the game more difficult (to the point where, it may take numerous tried in order to surpass/complete them). This comes to a head in the final boss battle due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, AND has limited flight ability and range, AND can't stop in mid flight, AND (unlike the Wii U) version has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase if he loses a life...

* Cyberspace: You'll travel through a couple of these on the way to the final boss.

** Ion is like a mix of Tails and Amy without being a StalkerWithACrush.

* DifficultButAwesome: The flight mechanics in the Wii version. Unlike the Wii U and 3DS version, Rodea can not hover above the ground in one spot and must lock on to something in range in order to fly. However, also unlike the Wii U and 3DS version, there's no flight meter, so if skilled enough, one could go an entire level without ever touching the ground.

** Cecilia is really similar to [[VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 Maria]].

* IllGirl: Sonia, and you have to gather 5 herbs to her.
* LethalLavaLand
* LuddWasRight: the population of Garuda fears this and because of that stays away from machines in general.
* MoodWhiplash: Rodea himself does this in the Japanese version, and goes from his [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Shadowy]] amnesiac self to his upbeat and cheerful previous self when one first visit the status screen in the Wii U version.

* RidiculouslyHumanRobots: Rodea and the other R-types. Despite this are they quickly indentified implying that they're DeceptivelyHumanRobots InUniverse.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams, at least in part.
** Also VideoGame/SonicAdventure, in terms of open-ended exploration.
* TakahashiCouple: Rodea and Ion acts like one.

** [[spoiler:The Key of Time is literally turned like a latch-in-key to unlock Rodea's time portal function.]]

* ClockPunk: Seemingly.

* HeroicAlbino: while not being the heroes themselves does their friends Sonia and her little brother Tonio have white hair, red eyes, and pale skin.

* Ion is like a mix of Tails and Amy without being a StalkerWithACrush.

* {{Expy}}: Cecilia is really similar to [[VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 Maria]]. Amnesiac Rodea in turn is really similar to Shadow in [[VideoGame/ShadowTheHedgehog his own game]] mixed in with some of both Sonic and Silver.