A Small Robot Story

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The game features great pixel art and a well-composed chip-tune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Controls are responsive and fluid, making the gameplay enjoyable and reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man.
The game offers a fun and fast-paced platforming experience with a satisfying learning curve and engaging boss battles.

The game is relatively short, with only four levels that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of content.
Difficulty is inconsistent, with many enemies posing little challenge and level design featuring frustrating instant death pits.
There is minimal reward for exploration, as hidden areas and collectibles are virtually non-existent, making the gameplay feel linear.

story
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The story of "A Small Robot Story" is described as endearing and nostalgic, with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers find it lacking depth and feel it resembles an unfinished project, others appreciate its heart and connection to classic platformers like Cave Story. Overall, it offers a solid narrative that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “Overall it's a solid experience with a great soundtrack, and a story that actually has some unexpected twists and turns.”
- “A small robot story is a quick game that has a ton of heart and packs a hard punch.”
- “In conclusion, A Small Robot Story feels like an abandoned project that was 'finished' to make money.”
- “I'll admit I'm a sucker for story-based games and platformers alike, and this one makes me feel just a bit nostalgic for when I was beating Cave Story+ for the first time.”
- “Oh, and the story is really endearing too.”
music
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the well-composed chiptune soundtrack, particularly highlighting the third level. However, some players found the music to be unmemorable, suggesting that it could have enhanced the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's retro aesthetic.
- “Great pixel art with a really awesome soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is all chiptune and is nicely composed.”
- “Overall it's a solid experience with a great soundtrack, and a story that actually has some unexpected twists and turns.”
- “It could have been a great game had there been more levels, better enemies, better music, and some hidden things to find.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a nostalgic NES-style art direction that is aesthetically pleasing, though reviewers note a lack of variety in graphical elements and level design. While the initial setting may appear generic, the overall visual experience is enhanced by a satisfying retro vibe complemented by a chip-punk soundtrack.
- “Aesthetically, it's a really nice game.”
- “Asrs is satisfying at every turn, with its amazing chip-punk soundtrack and retro graphics.”
- “It doesn't seem like it's going to be at first, because you're dumped in kind of a generic-looking robot factory for the first stage, but that's not going to last long.”
- “The art style is definitely reminiscent of NES graphics.”
- “Sticking with level design, there's a lot of repetition in the graphical elements used.”
- “It doesn't seem like it's going to be at first, because you're dumped in a generic-looking robot factory for the first stage, but that's not going to last long.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-crafted, featuring enjoyable challenges that strike a balance between fun and difficulty, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man. The pixel art, particularly in the cutscenes, enhances the overall 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.”