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Bot Colony

67%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, optimization
67% User Score Based on 81 reviews

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"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.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
stability9 negative mentions
  • 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.
  • gameplay
    30 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.”
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Bot Colony" is described as ambitious and intriguing, allowing players to engage in non-scripted conversations with robots and explore a rich backstory. While the game features a linear introductory mission, it offers a visually appealing world with interesting characters and plot elements, though some players feel the story remains open-ended and could benefit from further development. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong aspect of the game, despite some technical issues.

    • “Bot Colony is an ambitious title, aiming to provide a non-scripted story by allowing you to freely converse with robots.”
    • “The game is not limited to commanding robots; you can actually investigate by using your own words and discover the backstory.”
    • “I've only had the chance to get ankle-deep into the story so far, but Bot Colony offers a fairly rich and developed game world with interesting characters, plot, and mechanics.”
    • “The 'plot' to the story would be a side-quest compared to just trying to teach your bot to do things with a series of basic commands.”
    • “The introductory mission is a test to train the player - which brings me to the second issue.”
    • “In the very first mission of the game you must complete an objective by giving commands to your prospective boss' house robot.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and futuristic atmosphere, while others find the graphics dated and lacking in options. Despite some graphic bugs and limitations due to development resources, many players still enjoy the overall aesthetic and design elements. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, appealing more to those who value art style over cutting-edge visuals.

    • “The art-style was pleasant, and they nailed the futuristic sci-fi atmosphere.”
    • “Great gameplay, high potential, pretty good graphics, nice concept with voice implementation, good controls, overall 9/10, I liked it!”
    • “I like the graphic art style and how the robots look; the interior is fine too.”
    • “Just played it today and there are still graphic bugs.”
    • “Very dated; if you simply must have the latest shiny graphics, then this is not for you.”
    • “Graphics are lacking.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting game-breaking glitches and frequent crashes that hinder gameplay. While some acknowledge the developers' efforts to address these issues, the overall consensus is that the game remains unfinished and overly buggy, making it difficult to progress, especially in the tutorial.

    • “I love the premise, but it's too buggy to actually play.”
    • “The game had tons of big, game-breaking glitches.”
    • “Unfinished, buggy, lots and lots of crashes.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of intentionally "funny bad" moments and genuinely hilarious situations, particularly stemming from text and speech interactions. While many players find the comedic elements engaging and recommend the game for its humor, some note that the reliance on text can become agitating over time. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of amusing scenarios, though it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “It's up to you to ask the right questions, or to make some funny conversations!”
    • “Hugely interesting and hilarious game that I recommend to everyone.”
    • “And like any 'text-to-speech' software or game, it can lead to some absolutely hilarious situations.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including consistently low frame rates around 12-13 fps. Many users attribute these problems to poor choices in the game engine, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for those with lower-end PCs. Overall, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.

    • “If we ignore the optimization and obvious performance issues due to a bad choice in the game engine, we see a thing that has never been done before.”
    • “Overall, I had a terrible experience with this game, mostly because of the optimization.”
    • “I played at a constant 12/13 fps throughout the whole game, and my specs are:”
    • “My final thoughts on this game are that if the game wasn't so poorly optimized and full of bugs, it would have been a good experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its futuristic sound and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, complementing the beautiful level and character design. Players appreciate the overall artistic synergy between the music and visual elements.

    • “I love the music and art style too.”
    • “Nice futuristic music, nice atmosphere, beautiful level and character design.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on replayability are mixed; while some users find the game lacks replay value, others highlight the numerous interactions and achievements available in each level, suggesting significant potential for replayability.

    • “There are tons of interactions that can be explored in each level, as seen from the achievements list, so there's a lot of replayability.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies to try, the replayability factor is incredibly high.”
    • “There is no replayability.”
    • “Plus, there are tons of more interactions that can be explored in each level (I can see that from the achievements list), so there's a lot of replayability there.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in creating a captivating futuristic sci-fi atmosphere, enhanced by pleasant art style and beautiful level and character design. The accompanying music further enriches the immersive experience, contributing to an overall engaging ambiance.

    • “The art style was pleasant, and they nailed the futuristic sci-fi atmosphere.”
    • “Nice futuristic music, nice atmosphere, beautiful level and character design.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the reviews highlight the impressive level and character design, they do not provide specific insights into character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.

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7h Median play time
7h Average play time
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*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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