- June 16, 2014
- North Side
- 7h median play time
Bot Colony
Platforms
About
"Bot Colony" is a unique game set in August 2021, where you are recruited by Nakagawa Corp. to investigate strange behavior in robots at their private island, Agrihan. Utilizing AI-based conversation as the main game mechanic, you'll speak in English with robots to advance in the game and uncover what happened. The genre-defining title combines adventure, simulation, RPG, and puzzles into a language-based gameplay set in an eerie South Pacific environment.











- The game has a unique concept that allows players to interact with robots through speech and text, providing a novel gameplay experience.
- The developers have shown dedication to improving the game, responding to community feedback and working on updates.
- Despite its current issues, the game can be entertaining and humorous, especially when trying to communicate with the robots.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Voice recognition and AI understanding are inconsistent, leading to frequent misunderstandings and a lack of fluidity in gameplay.
- The game has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, raising concerns about its future and overall development.
- gameplay30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of the game is characterized by innovative mechanics and a unique focus on AI interactions, offering a mix of fun and frustration as players navigate communication with robots. However, it suffers from bugs, a laggy interface, and limited resources, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the game's potential and engaging concepts, suggesting that it could evolve into a more polished experience in future updates.
“The developers of this game have succeeded in bringing to the market some completely new game mechanics that other companies are just dreaming about.”
“The game has a unique concept and mechanics; though some robots seem to be stubborn or plain stupid, it varies from fun to frustrating to try to communicate with them properly.”
“Great gameplay, high potential, pretty good graphics, nice concept with voice implementation, good controls, overall 9/10, I liked it!”
“I never had a gameplay lasting more than 1 hour without having to restart the game, and I played the first level 4 times due to bugs that forced me to start over.”
“That has caused a lot of confusion and problems in gameplay for gamers.”
“Although not always fully functional, the voice recognition is more than sufficient in offering a unique experience not seen elsewhere in the Steam store and implemented well within the gameplay.”