Autonauts vs Piratebots

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In "Autonauts vs Piratebots," you are the Captain of the Autonauts Defence Force and must defend against an invasion of Piratebots who have taken over automated settlements and industries on a nearby planet. Your mission is to rescue innocent Autonauts, rebuild the settlement, and ultimately defeat the Dread Pirate Robot and his Boss Mates to reclaim the world. To fund your defence campaign, you can automate a farming business using Workerbots and natural resources.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 480 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

grinding24 negative mentions

The game features significant quality of life improvements over the original, such as no need to recharge bots and access to the bot database from the start.
The charming art style and whimsical robots add a delightful touch to the gameplay, making it engaging and fun.
The blend of automation and combat mechanics provides a unique twist, offering players both strategic building and action elements.

The combat mechanics are clunky and can feel tedious, detracting from the overall experience and making it less enjoyable for some players.
Many players feel that the game lacks enough new content to justify it being a standalone title rather than a DLC for the original Autonauts.
The programming system can be limiting and repetitive, leading to frustration when trying to manage bots effectively during combat.

gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The gameplay in "Autonauts vs Piratebots" is a mix of automation, resource management, and combat, introducing new mechanics like piratebots and tower defense that add excitement and challenge. While it retains the core elements of the original game, some players feel that the combat mechanics can be clunky and detract from the overall experience, leading to a more casual and less engaging gameplay loop. Overall, the game is seen as a solid improvement with a fun blend of chaos and strategy, appealing to both newcomers and fans of the original.
- “The gameplay is a beautiful blend of automation and chaos.”
- “It combines resource management and programming to create a unique and engaging gameplay experience.”
- “The introduction of piratebots, who challenge your creations and progress, adds a thrilling twist to the automation gameplay.”
- “This leads to poor variety in gameplay generally, especially for a game where you're supposed to be able to code your own playstyle.”
- “The original game was really great but this sequel feels like it is gating the fun progression side that made it enjoyable behind a laborious and badly implemented set of combat mechanics.”
- “This version of the game will probably not be entertaining for a long time since you learn pretty quickly how to defeat the piratebots and the gameplay is pretty much the same every time.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the new version has made significant quality of life improvements and streamlined some tedious tasks, many still feel that the game can become excessively grindy, especially after initial progress. The need for automation and resource management adds depth, but the repetitive nature of building and expanding can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while some players appreciate the enhancements, the grind remains a notable element of gameplay.
- “The game feels tedious.”
- “Even though it's called Autonauts, you still have to do a lot of things by yourself, including tedious building of basic buildings in order to expand.”
- “Incredibly tedious and grindy...”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
46%
36%
The game's graphics feature a charming pixel art style that some players find enchanting, complemented by a lively soundtrack. However, many reviewers criticize the overall quality as intentionally poor and lacking in talent, likening it to a simple programming language rather than a polished game. While the visuals are described as decent, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the execution and artistic effort.
- “The first thing that will hit you about this game is the delightfully charming art style.”
- “The game's adorable pixel art style and a lively soundtrack add to the overall appeal, creating a world that's both enchanting and captivating.”
- “The visuals and graphics are decent all across the board.”
- “On top of this, the graphics, sounds, and animations are poor on purpose and really not my style.”
- “Like Autonauts, which this was supposed to be a patch for until the developer decided ethical behavior isn't something that they rate very highly, this is really a simple programming language wrapped up in some really deplorably lazy, poor quality graphics.”
- “It also happens to be easy and doesn't require any proper talent in terms of game development or graphic artists, which is why reviewers are faced with so many of these terrible games with confrontingly bad graphics.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The game's story features a unique premise centered around programming bots, but it struggles to engage players fully, with many expressing a lack of interest. While the extensive mission list and progression system provide some depth, the overall narrative is seen as underwhelming, suggesting that additional missions or maps could enhance the experience.
- “Progress through each set of missions of increasing difficulty unlocks new offense and defense research technology to give you the tools to tackle these new challenges.”
- “This game has an extensive mission list that helps.”
- “Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “Maybe if they added more missions, or maps or something it would be better.”
- “Different, because the main goal and story is new, you have new ways for programming bots and new reasons to do so.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of menacing and whimsical elements, featuring quirky robots and absurd piratebots that create a chaotic yet entertaining experience. Players can expect a mix of laughter and confusion as they navigate through the unpredictable antics, making it both funny and engaging from the start. Overall, the game promises a hilarious and addictive adventure.
- “The whimsical robots, the ridiculous piratebots, and the sheer unpredictability of it all combine to create an experience that will keep you laughing, crying, and occasionally questioning why you’re in a constant state of robot-induced pandemonium.”
- “Play this game, and prepare for a hilarious ride.”
- “It's kind of funny, cute, challenging, and addicting in the beginning.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for being lively and enchanting, complementing the adorable pixel art style and enhancing the overall experience. While some users find the sounds and music to be merely okay, the majority appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the game's charm. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, adding to the fun of the gameplay.
- “The game's adorable pixel art style and a lively soundtrack add to the overall appeal, creating a world that's both enchanting and captivating.”
- “But the music is great; the game is fun while it lasts, and although the RTS element could definitely be improved, I would recommend getting this game while it is on sale.”
- “The sounds and music are okay.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features a robust development tree and extensive optimization options that allow players to find their unique playstyle, and it runs smoothly overall. However, some users feel that the initial focus on production and optimization has diminished, leading to a more haphazard approach to gameplay.
- “But there's a rich development tree and an immense amount of optimization just waiting for you to find your own style.”
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “The focus on production and optimization allows for a variety of strategies and playstyles.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability, noting a lack of content and variety that diminishes the incentive to return after completing it once. Many feel that the absence of different maps and non-combat activities, especially compared to its predecessor, limits the game's longevity and replay value.
- “Overall, my biggest problem with the game is that it's not replayable.”
- “They do need to make it more replayable to give a reason to keep going back or at least different maps.”
- “I'm also a bit worried that this game will have very little replayability after you finish it once, due to there being less non-combat content than in the original Autonauts. What are you supposed to do once you kill the enemy boss? Assuming the game doesn't just end or quit, but I'll see once I get to that point.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome and peaceful gameplay, enhanced by the adventurous spirit of robots and the excitement of pirate themes, creating a unique and engaging experience that resonates with players.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The console versions of the game exhibit some bugs, which users attribute to the publisher rather than the developer. Overall, stability issues are noted, but they are not seen as a direct fault of the development team.
- “The console versions are a bit buggy, but that's the publisher, not the developer.”

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30h Median play time

142h Average play time

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