A Small Robot Story
- December 19, 2017
- Cosmonaut Collective
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- 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 satisfying learning curve with progressively challenging boss battles and new abilities after each level.
- The game is quite short, with only four levels that can be completed in about an hour, leading to a lack of content.
- Difficulty is low, with minimal challenge from enemies and repetitive level design that lacks variety.
- There are few rewards for exploration, and the absence of hidden areas or collectibles diminishes the incentive to explore the game world.
- story22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "A Small Robot Story" is described as endearing and nostalgic, with unexpected twists that add depth to the gameplay experience. While some reviewers feel the narrative lacks memorability and may seem like a rushed project, others appreciate its heart and connection to classic platformers like Cave Story. Overall, it offers a solid, engaging story that resonates well with fans of retro-style games.
“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.”
“A Small Robot Story is an okay game.”
“Oh, and the story is really endearing too.”
- music16 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the well-composed chiptune soundtrack, particularly highlighting the quality of the music in the third level. However, some players 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, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“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.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a nostalgic NES-style art direction that is aesthetically pleasing, complemented by a satisfying chip-punk soundtrack. However, many users note a lack of variety in graphical elements, leading to repetitive visuals, particularly in level design. While the initial stages may appear generic, the overall artistic presentation is appreciated despite its limitations.
“Aesthetically, it's a really nice game.”
“Asrs is satisfying at every turn, with its amazing chip-punk soundtrack and retro graphics.”
“(Spoilers on in case you want the art/aesthetics for levels 2 and on to be a surprise.) 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-style 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-crafted and offers a balanced challenge that enhances enjoyment without being overwhelming, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man. The pixel art, particularly in the cutscenes, complements the gameplay effectively, adding to 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.”
