A Fox and His Robot
- March 1, 2023
- Joshua Janik
Get on SteamBecome 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.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful story with stunning graphics and animation.
- The game is fun and challenging, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- A lot of effort and love is evident in the game's design, especially considering it was made by a solo developer.
- The game feels unfinished and is riddled with bugs, affecting gameplay experience.
- High price point compared to the quality and content of the game.
- Audio issues, including poor mixing and lack of volume control, detract from the storytelling.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its beauty, receiving high ratings from some users, but criticism arises due to issues like audio mixing, lack of subtitles, and a disjointed narrative that can make it difficult to follow. Overall, while the core story is appreciated, technical flaws detract from the 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and animation of the game receive high praise, with many users rating them a perfect 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. The movement and levels are well designed, making the game itself very good and challenging (as long as you enjoy dying every 20-30 seconds).”
“The graphics are really nice, and the gameplay is balanced.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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 elements. Overall, while the soundtrack is a standout feature, technical audio problems detract from the experience.
“The music is fantastic; it kept me playing just to listen.”
“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.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-balanced, providing a fair challenge, while the graphics enhance the overall experience with their appealing visuals.
“The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is perfectly balanced.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
“The gameplay mechanics are innovative and keep the experience fresh and engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, noting buggy textures and inconsistent collision box behavior that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is plagued by buggy textures and collision box jitters.”
“I frequently encounter issues with unstable performance and graphical glitches.”
“The overall stability of the game is disappointing, with constant crashes and frame drops.”
