Akimbot

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 242 reviews
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  • story
  • graphics
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"Akimbot" is a single-player, 3D action-adventure platformer with excellent game mechanics, stunning visuals, and epic music. Play as outlaw robot Exe and his sidekick Shipset, escaping prison and battling through armies of robots in a sci-fi world to save the universe. Discover colorful environments, unique planets, and engage in a thrilling race against the chaotic Evilware. However, be prepared for some bugs and glitches along the way.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews
gameplay37 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game captures the charm and nostalgia of classic PS2-era platformers like Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter.
  • The gameplay features a good mix of platforming and combat, with smooth controls and engaging mechanics.
  • The visuals and art style are impressive, with vibrant environments and a fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, with frame rate drops in certain levels and a lack of optimization for lower-end systems.
  • The writing and character dialogue can be grating, particularly the sidekick character, Shipset, who is often seen as annoying.
  • The weapon system is limited, with only a few primary weapons and special weapons that feel underwhelming and lack meaningful upgrades.
  • gameplay116 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring engaging combat and platforming mechanics reminiscent of classic PS2 titles like Ratchet & Clank, but often suffers from repetitive level design and a lack of weapon variety. While some players appreciate the variety of gameplay styles and mini-games that break up the action, others find the core mechanics basic and the pacing uneven, leading to moments of monotony. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience with solid mechanics, but it may not fully satisfy those seeking depth and variety in gameplay.

    • “The combination of smooth mechanics and varied challenges makes this game stand out as one of the better-made platformers currently on the market.”
    • “Despite being very short, the richness of gameplay more than compensates for its brevity, especially for 20€, offering a deeply engaging experience packed with varied mechanics, creative challenges, and thoughtfully designed moments that ensure every minute feels like pure fun.”
    • “The gameplay is quite different, in a good way!”
    • “This game stretches a section of its levels out for about 10 minutes longer (without a change in variety) than it needs to in about every gameplay section.”
    • “The gameplay, for the most part, doesn't hold up to expectations for several reasons.”
    • “While the gameplay is passable, it starts to get tiring with the weapon system that doesn't feel interesting enough with stages that leave a lot to be desired.”
  • story102 mentions

    The story of the game is generally viewed as simple and cliché, often serving as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point, with many players finding it predictable and lacking depth. While some appreciate the humor and charm in the dialogue, particularly from the sidekick character, others criticize it for being annoying and not contributing meaningfully to the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a light-hearted, if shallow, experience that complements the platforming and combat elements, but may not leave a lasting impression.

    • “The story has been interesting enough so far, which certainly has me intrigued enough to see how it ultimately unfolds.”
    • “Throw in a sprinkle of humor and a healthy dose of pop culture references, and the story gains enough charm to keep you engaged.”
    • “I found myself loving the story of the game, and I really like that this story has more of an edgy feel; it's a grown-up platformer.”
    • “Let’s not dive too deep here, but it’s clear right away that the gameplay does most of the heavy lifting, while the story serves more as a backdrop to keep things moving.”
    • “The story is very overblown and doesn't always make sense; character behavior is inconsistent and often seems to just serve a trope. Dialogue is seldom meaningful and often overblown for the sake of mentioned tropes.”
    • “The story is cliché, which is fine, but it's so predictable that it's impossible to get invested in.”
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their modern, vibrant, and artistic style, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals and varied environments that evoke nostalgia while maintaining a contemporary feel. However, some players have reported performance issues, including high GPU demands that can lead to overheating and crashes. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall experience despite some technical drawbacks.

    • “The vibrant and colorful visuals in each scene and level immediately catch your eye, and the graphics are genuinely impressive, especially given the artistic style they chose to go with.”
    • “The art style brings together a perfect balance between cartoony robots and semi-realism with an amazing sense of color theory, with many levels and set pieces just having areas that looked so good I had to stop and gaze for a moment.”
    • “The graphics, which aim to strike a midpoint between cartoon and realism, are truly stunning; whether it’s a colorful beach, a war-torn battlefield, a large-scale space battle, or an off-kilter dreamscape, the artistic vision for these spaces is fully realized and cohesive.”
    • “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.”
    • “You will fail because there are surprise turns, and the level aesthetic is so bad that it is not obvious if you're going the right way or not until you find out you made a turn that leads to your death.”
    • “It also can feel a bit straining at times hearing shipset, which is basically a claptrap that can fly at times, and it does end up crashing my PC's graphics drivers after about 4 hours (but I could relaunch the game just fine and go for another few hours).”
  • music40 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and catchy soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged throughout. Many reviewers noted that the music fits well with the game's action and energy, making boss battles particularly memorable. However, some players expressed a desire for better volume control options and mentioned that certain tracks felt too fast compared to the gameplay pace.

    • “With a killer soundtrack and pumping beats all game long, this was just pure fun.”
    • “The music fits the game so well, it brings action and energy to the battles!”
    • “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.”
    • “The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it's set too quiet by default – I'd rather listen to the music than the constant dialogue!”
    • “And finally the movement system is fun at first but gets very boring and repetitive and doesn't help much in combat since they shoot at you not where you used to be (shots seem to track) and finally they seem to have stolen some music from the Jak and Daxter games or at least sampled it heavily since during the buggy part you can hear the actual music from the games.”
    • “It does have its positives as I go into below, such as graphics, characters, and music, but these just aren't enough to make up for the gameplay itself being tedious.”
  • humor37 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it childish yet occasionally amusing, while others criticize it as hit-or-miss and at times grating. The character dynamics, particularly between the grumpy mercenary and the comedic drone, provide some entertaining moments, though the humor often relies on pop culture references and robot puns that may not resonate with everyone. Overall, while some appreciate the lightheartedness and charm, others feel the humor falls flat or becomes annoying, leading to a polarized reception.

    • “Throw in a sprinkle of humor and a healthy dose of pop culture references, and the story gains enough charm to keep you engaged.”
    • “I would easily recommend this game to someone who wants to play a relaxing game, enjoy a good story, and have a couple of laughs, because man is Shipset hilarious!!”
    • “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.”
    • “Why do you keep me waiting for so damn long, just to tell some unfunny jokes?”
    • “The humor feels forced and falls flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
    • “I expected clever wit, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that just didn't land.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including overheating and frame rate spikes, which detract from the overall experience. While some users experienced stable performance, the general consensus indicates that the game requires better optimization to handle its graphical demands effectively. Overall, the lack of fine-tuning has led to a frustrating experience for several players.

    • “As for performance, I didn’t encounter any issues at all.”
    • “While performance was rock solid, I had the impression that the game was quite a power hog, having my GPU run hotter than Lords of the Fallen (2023), which runs on the same engine and sports a higher visual fidelity.”
    • “Performance-wise, the game works fine.”
    • “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.”
    • “I wish-listed this game and when it came out, I bought it and played it, but dropped it after a couple of hours mainly because of performance issues and bugs.”
    • “The drawback to this ambition and variety is the lack of optimization and fine-tuning to some of the mechanics, which means the game can at times feel a bit messy or frustrating.”
  • stability11 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with players noting that while the driving mechanics, particularly for the buggy and tank, can feel stiff and frustrating, the game remains functional and enjoyable. Some vehicle sections may present challenges, but they are generally brief enough not to detract significantly from the overall experience. Players have reported smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck when frame rates are managed appropriately.

    • “I'm about an hour in on the Steam Deck; it runs great if you limit the frame rate to 30 in the in-game settings.”
    • “The buggy, for example, feels stiff and kind of slow, but is otherwise perfectly functional.”
    • “This isn't without its problems though; some of the vehicles are a pain to use, namely the buggy (landing jumps really slow you down) and 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.”
    • “And finally, the movement system is fun at first but gets very boring and repetitive and doesn't help much in combat since they shoot at you, not where you used to be (shots seem to track).”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while some grinding segments can be enjoyable and well-paced, others are perceived as tedious and overly lengthy, detracting from the overall gameplay experience. Despite some positive elements like graphics and music, the repetitive nature of certain tasks can lead to boredom.

    • “One segment will be really fun and last the right amount of time, another will be tedious and/or boring and last forever.”
    • “It does have its positives as I go into below, such as graphics, characters, and music, but these just aren't enough to make up for the gameplay itself being tedious.”
    • “Some of them are tedious delights, like a flip card puzzle.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually appealing and well-designed futuristic robot world, which creates a captivating and vibrant environment. Players appreciate the combination of intuitive controls, dynamic lighting, and an impactful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Visually appealing world: the game's futuristic robot world is well-designed and visually appealing, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The gameplay has an impressive variety and the atmosphere is top notch.”
    • “The environments are vibrant and atmospheric, and the soundtrack hits hard.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for being shallow and uninspired, with a simplistic narrative that fails to explore deeper themes or motivations. Players note a lack of meaningful growth or change in characters, leading to a disjointed experience where actions feel unearned and character designs are deemed uninteresting.

    • “Shallow narrative: the story, while simple, lacks depth and character development, failing to delve deeper into the themes and motivations of the robot world.”
    • “As much depth as a flash game, uninspired character design, only two weapons you can equip at a time (with one of them having a scuffed energy system that sometimes doesn't recharge for full sections of a level), bad performance, etc.”
    • “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!”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game is considered to have low replayability, as it offers a compelling initial experience but lacks alternate pathways or content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the thrilling journey but feel it is primarily a one-time experience.

    • “It may not be highly replayable, but this riveting robotic rollercoaster is undoubtedly worth experiencing for that first rapturous run-through.”
    • “While this does swiftly chaperone the player along their way, it hampers akimbot’s potential replayability, as there are few alternate pathways to explore on future playthroughs.”
    • “I enjoyed my time with it, but the game is not replayable; it is a one-time playthrough.”
    • “While this swiftly chaperones the player along their way, it hampers the game's potential replayability, as there are few alternate pathways to explore in future playthroughs.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over poor quality and lack of quality assurance, leading to technical issues and dissatisfaction. Additionally, the disabling of PS5 controller features further detracts from the overall experience.

    • “This game feels like a scam; it seems to be a quick cash grab aimed at Ratchet and Clank fans. There was no quality assurance testing, and after just one day, my Steam Deck overheated and broke. Now I'm facing a £150 repair bill, and my attempts to fix it myself have failed. It's a complete joke, especially since they disabled PS5 controller features.”
    • “The monetization in this game is outrageous. It feels like the developers are more interested in making money than providing a quality experience. The lack of testing shows how little they care about the players.”
    • “I can't believe how much money I've wasted on this game. The monetization strategies are aggressive and frustrating, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay without feeling pressured to spend more.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
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