A Small Robot Story

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A Small Robot Story is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Cosmonaut Collective and was released on December 19, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

In "A Small Robot Story" , play as Rae, a small robot who suddenly activates with no memory of how or why. Navigate through varied landscapes, from forests to laboratories, to uncover the truth behind your activation. With simple yet challenging gameplay, immersive storytelling through RPG-style dialogues, and an original chiptune soundtrack, unravel this captivating adventure as your robot companion. The developer plans to continue updating the game with new features.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a nostalgic retro vibe, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man.
Gameplay is enjoyable with responsive controls, a fun story, and a solid soundtrack that enhances the experience.
It's a free-to-play title that offers a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating, making it accessible for casual gamers.

The game is very short, with only a few levels and minimal replay value, which may leave players wanting more content.
Level design can be frustrating due to instant death pits and a lack of hidden areas or collectibles, leading to a linear experience.
Some players may find the difficulty too low and the enemy AI lacking, resulting in a less engaging challenge overall.

story
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The story of "A Small Robot Story" is described as charming and endearing, with a nostalgic feel that resonates with fans of retro platformers. While some reviewers note that the narrative is fairly simple and bare bones, others appreciate its ability to evoke imagination and provide unexpected twists. Overall, the game is seen as a solid experience that complements its gameplay with a heartwarming story.
- “This game lets your imagination fill in certain places, it allows it to run, and it gives you just enough information to go, wow that was a cool story!”
- “Overall it's a solid experience with a great soundtrack, and a story that actually has some unexpected twists and turns.”
- “The story itself is fairly bare bones, and I think that is exactly what I like about it.”
- “In conclusion, A Small Robot Story feels like an abandoned project that was 'finished' to make money.”
- “To many games today try to be the next epic, and they lose themselves in convoluted or overly narrated storylines.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its well-composed chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, particularly highlighting standout tracks in specific levels. However, some users found the music to be unmemorable, suggesting that it could have been improved alongside other game elements. Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a strong point, complementing the game's beautiful art and engaging gameplay.
- “The levels, story, abilities, and music are well put together.”
- “Great pixel art with a really awesome soundtrack.”
- “The music is really really good, especially the 3rd level.”
- “It could have been a great game had there been more levels, better enemies, better music, and some hidden things to find.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style reminiscent of older consoles like the NES and Mega Drive, which some players find charming while others see it as outdated and lacking in variety. There are no options for resolution or customization, leading to a perception of low quality, though the aesthetic is generally appreciated despite repetitive graphical elements. Overall, while the visuals may evoke nostalgia, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking modern graphical fidelity.
- “A fun and challenging retro shooter in the vein of original NES Mega Man but with Mega Drive graphics.”
- “The graphical style is nice, shame about there being so little variety.”
- “Aesthetically, it's a really nice game.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users finding the controls overly sensitive, while others appreciate the challenging yet rewarding experience it offers. The gameplay is well-tuned, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man, and is complemented by beautiful pixel art and music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Art and music are both incredibly beautiful, the gameplay is challenging but also really rewarding... overall a fantastic experience.”
- “The pixel art is great (especially the cutscenes), and the gameplay adds just enough challenge to make it fun without becoming overbearing.”
- “The gameplay is precisely tuned, evoking Mega Man and other platformers from that era.”