Alien Robot Monsters

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Alien Robot Monsters is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Kraftix Games and was released on September 9, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a complex tower upgrade system with a variety of towers and strategies, providing depth and replayability.
The sci-fi military setting and engaging gameplay make it a fun experience for tower defense fans.
Despite its difficulty, the game is addictive and offers a sense of achievement when completing challenging levels.

The game suffers from poor balance and can be frustratingly difficult, often requiring specific strategies to progress.
There are technical issues, including crashes on certain systems and a lack of Steam cloud save options.
The graphics and animations are considered mediocre, and the game lacks sufficient information on tower upgrades and enemy types.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low-quality visuals and poor animations reminiscent of campy 90s aesthetics, while others appreciate the clear, detailed 2D graphics and retro style. Many highlight the graphics as decent or stylish, particularly in the context of tower defense gameplay, though some criticize certain elements for lacking detail. Overall, the visuals are seen as a secondary focus compared to gameplay, with a blend of appealing and underwhelming aspects.
- “Clear, detailed 2D graphics, reminiscent of the earlier C&C titles.”
- “The graphics and sounds are cool, and the creeps look good and are animated well.”
- “Stylish graphics and a good challenge; you should pick this up if you like tower defense.”
- “The graphics are bad but campy 90s bad, so in some ways the art is a plus even though the actual art is ugly beyond description.”
- “The graphics make it look like it started out as a phone game though.”
- “Graphics are very simple and background textures look dull.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
70%
18%
The story in the game is described as minimal and simple, serving primarily to provide context for the gameplay rather than being a focal point. While some players appreciate the light narrative and the accompanying lore, others find it unnecessary and feel that it does not significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story effectively ties missions together but may become monotonous as the game progresses.
- “It does have a fun little story as well, not mega-fluff, but enough, with a pedia that talks about the units and the robot monsters.”
- “The story does exactly what it needs to, tying a purpose and progression with the enemies and troops to the game.”
- “The story is simple and unnecessary.”
- “Minimal plot that doesn't get in the way of the gameplay.”
- “The game becomes monotonous after the first 10 missions.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of familiar tower defense mechanics and unique features, offering a solid experience for fans of the genre. While some players find the setting and overall design to be generic and derivative, others appreciate the engaging mechanics and visual presentation, which enhance the strategic planning and execution involved in gameplay. The inclusion of a three-star system encourages replayability, making it a worthwhile endeavor for those looking to optimize their performance.
- “The three-star mechanic gives you some reason to play harder levels again to try and get three stars on every level.”
- “A very solid tower defense game, with nice graphics, nice tech tree, and pleasant gameplay all around.”
- “Fun gameplay and a great presentation.”
- “The setting is as generic as it gets and the actual gameplay is likewise as derivative as it gets, but had the basic design and gameplay been solid, the game itself would have been fun and recommendable to fans of tower defense games.”
- “Gameplay is similar to Kingdom Rush, but with a lot more upgrades.”
- “Minimal plot that doesn't get in the way of the gameplay.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric quality and humor in the voice acting, while others find it out of place or annoying. Many highlight the soundtrack as enjoyable, though there are calls for better volume control options. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, despite some inconsistencies.
- “The sounds and music work well, without becoming irritating, which is a minor thing, but nice nonetheless.”
- “The soundtrack is great; I like the voicing with the humor it has, sound effects are lively, and the semi-retro 2D graphics fit the game perfectly.”
- “Arm uses a similar tower defense formula that was made popular by games like Kingdom Rush, but expands on it with a large tech tree, a large variation of enemies, an almost 'Starcraft'-like sci-fi universe, and wraps it up with solid graphics, music, and interface.”
- “The soundtrack is passable but hilariously out of place and doesn't match anything about the rest of the game (except that it was a terrible design decision; that much is consistent).”
- “I would like to see a slider bar to turn the music down a bit to match the gameplay sounds.”
- “A few videos have noted that there's no option to change music/effects volumes, but you can at least toggle each on/off.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the voice acting charming and occasionally funny, others criticize the overall sound design as low-budget and annoying. The soundtrack is noted for being hilariously out of place, yet it adds to the game's quirky atmosphere. Overall, the humor is appreciated by some, but it lacks consistency and depth.
- “The soundtrack is passable but hilariously out of place and doesn't match anything about the rest of the game (except that it was a terrible design decision; that much is consistent).”
- “Also, the voice acting is very funny and has nice atmospheric music.”
- “Allow me to explain, the voice acting is charming and I find it quite funny at times. I love the emotion that the voice actors put into this game and truly I wish they would do the same with more tower defense games.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as the limited strategies and reliance on trial and error make progression feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While the game isn't inherently grindy, certain upgrades and achievements require excessive effort, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “Worse, of the approximately 3-4 possible strategies in the entire game (there are only 2 base tower types), only 1 will typically work on any level, and often then it will only work in a completely linear way that can only be found with mind-numbingly tedious trial and error.”
- “Orbital bombardment and reinforcements feel useless, and their related achievements are too grindy.”
- “This is not a game to have fun with; it is a tedious chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
While some users express concerns about the lack of cloud saves and diverse difficulty levels limiting replayability, others highlight the game's excellent content-to-price ratio, noting it offers significant replay value within its genre.
- “Excellent amount of content at the $6 retail price, with exceptional replay value for the genre.”
- “But sadly, there is no Steam Cloud save option (I'm using multiple devices depending on where I am), and there are no level difficulties or modes for more replayability.”
- “My biggest concern at this point is replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by humorous voice acting and a pleasant musical score, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “The voice acting is very funny and the atmospheric music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently report that the game is stable, highlighting its polished experience and lack of bugs. Overall, it is perceived as a bug-free title, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
- “Polished, bug free.”
- “Bug free.”