Akimbot

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Akimbot is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Evil Raptor and was released on August 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gear up for Robot Mayhem, Action and Adventure! In this 3D, action-adventure platformer, play as Exe, an outlaw robot with his unexpected sidekick, Shipset, as you blast your way through armies of robots, control spaceships and forge your own path on a mission to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot m…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 469 reviews

gameplay74 positive mentions

optimization11 negative mentions

Smooth and fluid movement with satisfying combat and platforming mechanics.
High production values with stunning visuals, great soundtrack, and well-crafted cutscenes.
Varied gameplay including mini-games, vehicle segments, and unique setpieces that keep the experience fresh.

Annoying and poorly developed companion character with grating voice acting.
Limited weapon variety and poorly implemented upgrade system hindering combat depth.
Long and repetitive level design with some overly lengthy segments and clunky vehicle controls.

gameplay
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally solid and polished, offering satisfying core platforming and shooting mechanics with notable variety through frequent mini-games and unique level segments. However, vehicle controls and certain alternate gameplay styles often feel frustrating or underdeveloped, and the overall experience can sometimes become repetitive or stretched out due to linear design and limited weapon customization. Despite some rough edges and pacing issues, the game delivers an enjoyable, nostalgic blend of classic 3D platformer influences with its own distinct mechanics and charm.
- “The core action platforming mechanics felt super solid and satisfying to play, with the different sections like the space stuff, car driving, etc. were nice interludes to break things up.”
- “The gameplay, music, and voice acting really push this game along and as a huge robot lover I find Exe and Shipset to be your typical dynamic duo who have their contrasts and quiet similarities!”
- “Among the most notable features is the pacing, with vehicle sections that handle really well, mini-games, gameplay changes, and bosses with their own mechanics.”
- “90% of the gameplay is excruciatingly annoying vehicle gameplay; who thought this would be fun should be fired.”
- “My god, the vehicles are easily some of the worst feeling and designed game mechanic I've had to endure since I was a kid playing Superman on the 64.”
- “While these different sections are great and well implemented it takes hours of the same boring 3rd person gameplay to get to those new things and once you get there is a long slog to get to the next new thing etc. there will be levels that last an hour or more of doing the same copy and paste platforming you have done from previous levels fight the same enemies over and over.”
story
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as basic, clichéd, and predictable, serving mostly as a lighthearted framework for the gameplay rather than a deeply engaging narrative. While some find humor and occasional charm in character interactions, especially between the main duo, many critics cite annoying characters and uneven writing that limit emotional impact. Overall, the story is serviceable and occasionally funny but lacks depth, originality, and memorable development.
- “The story, voice acting, gameplay are all solid and it is funny.”
- “I am a massive Ratchet & Clank fan and this really captures the spirit of those old classic games perfectly, while also telling its own very engaging and fun story.”
- “The story is a trip, having you span a galaxy of unique worlds with some truly great environments and missions that are also progressed by unlocking through some relatively fun minigame puzzles like snake, 3 card monte, and more.”
- “The main conceit of the story is also terribly flat and feels uninspired, especially with the two main protagonists who are sent upon this universe-saving mission.”
- “The story is cliche, which is fine, but it's so predictable that it's impossible to get invested in.”
- “The story, writing, and characters are definitely the weakest parts, and I can see that being a dealbreaker for some people.”
graphics
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique and visually appealing art style that blends cartoonish and semi-realistic elements with vibrant, colorful environments, evoking nostalgia for classic PS2-era games. While the graphics are generally praised for their beauty and distinctiveness, some users note performance issues and occasional difficulties with visibility or optimization. Overall, the visuals are considered one of the game's strongest aspects, enhancing the aesthetic experience despite some technical drawbacks.
- “The artstyle brings together a perfect balance between cartoony robots and semi-realism with an amazing sense of color theory, with many levels and setpieces just having areas that looked so good I had to stop just to gaze for a moment.”
- “The graphics, which aim to strike a midpoint between cartoon and realism, are truly stunning; whether it’s a colourful beach, a war-torn battlefield, a large-scale space battle, or an off-kilter dreamscape, evil raptor’s artistic vision for these spaces is fully realised and cohesive.”
- “They are truly stunning, there's so many times during this game where I just got distracted from the graphics and got blasted all the way back to Materia, and that's not just post-processing, the art-direction and all the fun quirks of the gritty low poly world are here, and they're done extremely well.”
- “Actually you should label this game unplayable since the Y-axis inversion doesn’t work properly and the graphic fog is so dense you don’t know where to go.”
- “The performance of the game, even on the lowest graphics settings, is undesirable.”
- “Sadly the game has a big problem with performance as it requires too much PC power for its graphics (to the point of overheating) and I couldn't enjoy it.”
music
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music received predominantly positive feedback, praised for its catchy, energetic, and fitting soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere and action. Some users noted the soundtrack as memorable and immersive, likening it to classic platformer inspirations, while a few criticized it for occasional repetitiveness, abrupt transitions, or being under-leveled in volume. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment.
- “Like Pumpkin Jack from the same developers, it has excellent animation, voice acting, humor, great soundtrack, and presentation, with a lot of talent and work put into all aspects.”
- “The main cast is colorful, the atmosphere is incredible, voice-acting is top tier, and the soundtrack is an absolute legend!”
- “With a killer soundtrack and pumping beats all game long, this was just pure fun.”
- “Gameplay is pretty fluid, but the drone's voice acting is insanely grating and the music is so awful it's painful.”
- “The music goes from forgettable to downright annoying at times.”
- “Music 1/10, probably from a music library but too loud at times and inappropriate but no choice for a small indie game.”
humor
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, praised for its quirky, retro-inspired charm, witty references, and occasional genuinely funny moments, especially involving the companion character. However, many find the humor childish, hit-or-miss, or overly reliant on annoying sidekick banter and generic jokes, leading to divided opinions on its overall effectiveness. While some enjoy the lighthearted, self-aware tone, others feel it lacks the sharp wit or depth seen in similar titles like Ratchet & Clank.
- “Like Pumpkin Jack from the same developers, it has excellent animation, voice acting, humor, great soundtrack, and presentation, with a lot of talent and work put into all aspects.”
- “Ratchet and Clank style game with surprisingly funny dialogue and enough varied gameplay to keep you engaged the whole time.”
- “The humor is great, the gameplay was outstanding, the design was charming while full of personality, and the music had me hyped the entire time.”
- “Even your companion that many people say is annoying, it's just random banter that doesn't mean anything or is just to tell an unfunny joke.”
- “Why do you keep me waiting for so damn long, just to tell some unfunny jokes??”
- “Not funny at all, only a few guns and most of them are regular guns, all characters are robots without a face or charm, platforming is meh.”
optimization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization for the game is inconsistent, with many players experiencing frequent frame drops, stuttering, and performance dips, especially in demanding scenes or on less powerful hardware like the Steam Deck. While some report generally stable performance on high-end systems, others struggle with overheating and inefficient resource usage, indicating the game needs better fine-tuning and optimization to deliver a smoother experience across platforms.
- “Core gameplay feels nice, hard difficulty is just right, graphics are good, performance is good enough on my aging system, variety makes for a fluent pacing.”
- “Performance-wise, it also runs well, with no major issues during my playthrough except some frame dips on areas with a lot of explosions and effects.”
- “As for performance, I didn’t encounter any issues at all.”
- “I have a 5800x3d / 3070ti, there were multiple points in the game (especially the later half) where I was seeing sustained sub-30 fps at 1440p high with DLSS performance.”
- “Performance on Steam Deck is acceptable, I had it locked to 40fps until the final mission where it tanked to below 15fps and had to drop settings right down.”
- “Sadly the game has a big problem with performance as it requires too much PC power for its graphics (to the point of overheating) and couldn't enjoy it.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with generally smooth combat and platforming but notable issues in vehicle sections, especially buggy driving, which is often described as slippery, imprecise, and occasionally buggy. While some vehicle segments can be frustrating due to awkward controls and glitches, these sections are usually brief and don't severely impact the overall experience. Performance on devices like the Steam Deck is stable when frame rates are capped, making the game enjoyable despite these quirks.
- “Tight controls, runs great; combat and platforming are satisfying.”
- “I'm about an hour in on the Steam Deck; runs great if you limit the frame rate to 30 in the in-game settings.”
- “This game has some of the most wretched space flight, buggy driving, and on-rails cart sequences it has ever been my displeasure to play.”
- “There are also vehicle sections, which are either slippery or imprecise to control; the last buggy section in the game is especially unpleasant to endure.”
- “This isn't without its problems though, some of the vehicles are a pain to use, namely the buggy (landing jumps really slows you down) & the tank (constantly veers off to the side), but the vehicle sections normally aren't too long to where any quirks that happen are going to bother you.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is widely criticized as tedious and excessively time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience. While some segments and elements like graphics and music are praised, the repetitive and drawn-out nature of grinding leads to frustration and diminishes enjoyment.
- “While the graphics are great and the controls feel solid, grinding for upgrades took far too long.”
- “Makes for some extremely tedious and repetitive gameplay.”
- “One segment will be really fun and last the right amount of time, another will be tedious and/or boring and last forever.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is minimal and lacks depth, with predictable plot points and uninspired, often boring character designs. While some interactions add humor and charm, overall the characters feel shallow and derivative, offering little meaningful growth throughout the game.
- “Character designs: a mixed bag, but with some genuinely strong designs.”
- “Exe profoundly refusing to help the ambassador...and then an hour later (without any character development) we need to help a civilian to repair his bike, even though we did not want to save the whole universe!”
- “Exe’s interactions with shipset provide humor and occasional charm, but character development is minimal, and plot beats are predictable.”
- “Exe profoundly refusing to help the ambassador... and then an hour later (without any character development) we need to help a civilian to repair his bike, even though we did not want to save the whole universe!”
- “The character designs are very boring.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant environments, superbly fitting music, and top-tier voice acting, creating an immersive and memorable experience. Users highlight the colorful cast and legendary soundtrack as key elements that enhance the overall ambiance.
- “The main cast is colorful, the atmosphere is incredible, voice-acting is top tier, and the soundtrack is an absolute legend!”
- “Otherwise, the controls feel quite free and intuitive, the environments are vibrant and atmospheric, and the soundtrack hit hard.”
- “The superbly fitting music rounds out the atmosphere nicely, as well.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a captivating and enjoyable initial experience but lacks significant replayability due to its linear design and limited alternate pathways. It is best appreciated as a one-time playthrough rather than for multiple replays.
- “It may not be highly replayable, but this riveting robotic rollercoaster is undoubtedly worth experiencing for that first rapturous run-through.”
- “I enjoyed my time with it. I would love to get more, but the game is not replayable; it is a one-time play game.”
- “While this does swiftly guide the player along their way, it hampers Akimbot’s potential replayability, as there are few alternate pathways to explore on future playthroughs.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is somewhat lacking, as the story supports gameplay but does not provide significant emotional depth or resonance to elevate the experience. However, it can evoke nostalgic feelings for players familiar with earlier titles.
- “All of it made me feel like I was playing the Going Commando again for the first time.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of this game is heavily criticized as a quick cash grab with poor quality control, leading to hardware issues on devices like the Steam Deck. Users also highlight disabling of features and suspect funds going into heavy advertising rather than improving the game. Overall, it feels exploitative and poorly supported.