Abrix the robot

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Abrix the robot is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by EJRGames and was released on April 29, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Play sequel of "Abrix the robot" game - new adventures of Abrix. Now with longer levels where several rooms are connected into one long maze. Thanks to this, it reminds the old retro games from the 80s and 90s.

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Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

emotional11 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience with a variety of mechanics that challenge players' problem-solving skills.
It features a level editor and Steam Workshop integration, allowing for endless replayability and user-generated content.
Despite its simple graphics, the game is fast and runs smoothly, making it accessible for casual gamers.

The controls are awkward and can be frustrating, especially due to the isometric perspective that may lead to misclicks.
The game lacks proper tutorials or tooltips, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and objectives.
There are issues with microtransactions and a cash shop that detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a mobile game.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing the lack of resolution options and customization settings, leading to low-quality visuals reminiscent of mobile apps. The simplistic, cartoony 2D graphics are seen as inadequate for a PC game, and while some players find them acceptable for the game's style, many feel they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as outdated and poorly executed, failing to meet the expectations of PC gamers.
- “It's like a whole different game, not only in terms of visuals.”
- “Graphics is also ok, a little old-looking but that's not a problem in such a game.”
- “Graphics looks maybe a little old but it's fun and not annoying.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “In fact, the developer decided the native resolution of my monitor was a mobile phone 9:16 aspect ratio, and because there's no graphics settings, there's no way to correct this insulting misjudgment on the part of the failed developer.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and repetitive, while others appreciate its retro style and charm. Although it may not be particularly inspiring, it fits the genre well and contributes positively to the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is not a standout feature, it is deemed enjoyable by some players.
- “The game has great music with some 'retro' style.”
- “Overall, Abrix the Robot is a fantastic little puzzle game with a charming soundtrack and plenty of levels to keep you busy.”
- “Of course, I cannot forget the music!”
- “However, due to bugs (power-ups can kill you), uninspiring music, weird/clunky controls, and levels made to frustrate the player to 'buy' power-ups, look for your puzzler fix elsewhere.”
- “The music is not recommended to listen to for too long.”
- “I didn't enjoy the music in the game much, not that it is bad, but because it is too generic and too casual, and sometimes it can be repetitive a bit.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a substantial amount of content with many levels and a variety of puzzle mechanics, making it addictive and engaging as difficulty increases. However, it suffers from poor controls and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the mechanics and interface leave much to be desired.
- “There are many levels, so plenty of gameplay.”
- “All in all, it significantly lacks in polish, but the core gameplay is fun.”
- “Gameplay is really addictive; puzzles are easy at the beginning but get harder with each level.”
- “The controls are terrible, the interface is terrible, and the gameplay is boring.”
- “It is built on the Unity engine; so, the puzzles are decent, but the mechanics are sub-par.”
- “It's not like that game has better mechanics or an actual story or anything.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be unexpectedly wholesome despite its seemingly cursed appearance, leading to a mix of laughter and tears. Many describe it as an "emotional damage simulator," highlighting its ability to create strong emotional attachments and provoke genuine feelings, making it both entertaining and impactful. Overall, it effectively engages players on an emotional level, leaving them invested and sometimes overwhelmed.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of a compelling story, with some users noting that it doesn't offer better mechanics or a substantial narrative. However, the engaging puzzles and the ability to create and share content through Steam Workshop provide significant entertainment value, compensating for the story's shortcomings.
- “It's not like that game has better mechanics or an actual story or anything.”
- “Though lacking in story, the puzzles more than make up for it, and with Steam Workshop to create and play others' creations, you'll find yourself with hours of enjoyment.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to a competitive 3-star earning system for each level, which encourages them to improve their performance. Additionally, the increasing difficulty and engaging design of the levels keep players coming back for more challenges.
- “The three-star earning system on every level adds a layer of competition and replay value, making the levels increasingly challenging and interesting.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and strategies available, encouraging multiple attempts to explore different outcomes.”
- “The game offers numerous unlockable content and achievements that motivate players to revisit levels and improve their scores.”
- “The three-star earning system on every level adds some competition, but it doesn't significantly enhance replay value since the levels become quite tough and repetitive.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay levels, as the challenges felt more tedious than engaging.”
- “While the game offers a variety of levels, the lack of meaningful changes in gameplay makes replaying them feel unnecessary.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the option of microtransactions without impacting gameplay, others criticize the developer for releasing multiple versions of the same game with separate charges and in-game purchases, leading to frustration over perceived cash-grabbing tactics. Overall, the approach has not resonated well with the community, particularly due to issues with achievements and the lack of value in the offerings.
- “I don't mind the developers adding microtransactions to earn a little, especially since players don't need to spend money in-game to beat the levels.”
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The game offers optional purchases that enhance the experience without being necessary to progress.”
- “These lazy and/or idiotic hacks uploaded the exact same game to Steam three times, charging separately for each, and including microtransactions in each.”
- “The developer/publisher got rid of people's achievements and wanted to push a game with in-game purchases to milk some cash, which didn't work well, at least according to Steam forums.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game's optimization is tied to performance-based experience points (XP) earned by completing levels, which can require multiple attempts to achieve the necessary bonuses for unlocking new content. This system can lead to frustration as players may need to replay levels frequently to accumulate enough XP to progress.
- “By finishing a level, you earn experience points (XP) based on your performance. There are certain bonuses available, such as 'no undo' or 'more than 50% of initial time left.' XP is used to unlock other levels.”
- “I had to replay a level multiple times to improve my performance and earn bonuses, so I could gain more XP than the cost to unlock the levels!”
- “I had to replay a level quite a few times to improve my performance and get some bonuses, so I could at least gain more experience than the cost to unlock the levels!”
- “By finishing a level, you earn experience points depending on your performance. There are certain bonuses, like 'no undo' or 'more than 50% of initial time left', and experience points are used to unlock other levels.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is stable, with only minor glitches present and no significant bugs or crashes affecting gameplay.