A Fox and His Robot

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A Fox and His Robot is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Joshua Janik and was released on March 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Become a fox and escape the grip of powerful Artificial Intelligences in a 2D action-platformer. A young fox and his robot search for meaning in a beautiful yet dangerous world.

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graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautiful story and stunning graphics/animation, showcasing a lot of effort from a solo developer.
Fun and challenging gameplay reminiscent of classic platformers, with an engaging musical soundtrack.
Interesting dialogue and charming characters that enhance the overall experience.

The game feels unfinished with bugs, janky mechanics, and missing assets, leading to a frustrating experience.
High price point compared to the quality and content, making it hard to justify the purchase.
Audio issues, including poorly mixed voice acting and lack of volume control, detract from the storytelling.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its beauty, receiving high ratings from some users, but criticism arises due to issues like audio mixing that can obscure dialogue and a lack of subtitles, which hinders comprehension. Additionally, some reviewers found the narrative to be disjointed, impacting the overall storytelling experience.
- “Beautiful story 10/10”
- “The beginning of the story, for what I can tell, was good.”
- “Beautiful story 10/10”
- “The story was all over the place.”
- “The mic clips from time to time, and sometimes the music is louder than the voices, so you miss a lot of the storytelling.”
- “No subtitles; it would be nice to have subtitles to follow along with what is going on in the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and animation of the game receive high praise, with many reviewers giving them a perfect score of 10/10. The visuals are described as flawless, with well-designed foreground and background elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the balance between challenging gameplay and the impressive graphical presentation.
- “Graphics and animation are a perfect 10/10.”
- “If only one person created this game, they are awesome. The foreground and background graphics are flawless, and the movement and levels are well designed. The game itself is very good and challenging (as long as you enjoy dying every 20-30 seconds).”
- “The graphics are really nice, and the gameplay is balanced.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic quality, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged. However, some users noted issues with audio balance, where the music occasionally overpowers the dialogue, leading to missed storytelling moments. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature, significantly contributing to the game's appeal.
- “The music is fantastic; it kept me playing just to listen.”
- “My score for this game is a fair 6.8/10; the music saved this game.”
- “Great musical soundtrack.”
- “The mic clips from time to time, and sometimes the music is louder than the voices, causing you to miss a lot of the storytelling.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its balance, complemented by impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are really nice, and the gameplay is well-balanced.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are engaging and keep you coming back for more.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with stability, noting buggy textures and jittery collision boxes that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is plagued by buggy textures and collision box jitters.”
- “I frequently encounter issues with unstable textures and erratic collision detection.”
- “The stability of the game is compromised by persistent texture bugs and jittery collision boxes.”