Botlike: A Robot's Rampage
- September 14, 2017
- Binji
Get on SteamIn "Botlike: A Robot's Rampage," players control a rampaging robot, causing destruction and chaos while avoiding detection by human enemies. With procedurally generated levels, the game offers a unique experience each playthrough. Utilize a variety of abilities and weapons to wreak havoc and complete objectives in this action-packed title.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and challenging gameplay loop with randomized levels and a variety of weapons.
- The pixel art graphics and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- There is a solid progression system with permanent upgrades that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game feels unfinished and has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its future.
- Enemy spawns can be frustrating, often placing enemies directly behind the player, making it feel unfair.
- Controls can feel clunky and sluggish at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and varied mechanics, featuring a diverse range of enemy types and a fast-paced, challenging experience. Players appreciate the rewarding progression system, which encourages repeated play, reminiscent of titles like Rogue Legacy. The inclusion of a dash mechanic adds to the overall challenge and excitement.
“Wonderful game with a really interesting gameplay loop.”
“Fun and challenging fast-paced gameplay.”
“The gameplay is solid and rewards you with a constant feeling of progression, similar to games like Rogue Legacy.”
“Killing those bots is not an actual gameplay loop.”
“Some of the other things that add to the difficulty are the dash mechanic.”
“As for the most important part, gameplay, I kept wanting to go back in.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing art style, vibrant pixel graphics, and impressive lighting effects, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Despite being in development, the visuals are described as nice and complemented by a good soundtrack, enhancing the overall ambiance.
“Even though it is still under development, it is a great game with nice visuals and good combat.”
“The art style and ambience are great.”
“Cool lighting effects and fun pixelated graphics.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for fitting the theme and enhancing the gameplay experience, with smooth transitions between areas. While some players find it enjoyable, a few note that it may not be particularly memorable. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's graphics and combat well.
“The graphics are very good, as is the soundtrack.”
“The music is amazing and transitions from area to area.”
“They even had the gall to sell a soundtrack that they never released.”
“The music fits the theme of the game and it makes for a great backdrop as you mow your way through the robot opposition.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, which aligns with the rogue-like genre's expectations. However, the high cost of upgrades can make the repetitive nature of grinding feel tedious, particularly for those who may not enjoy repeatedly playing the initial levels for currency.
“Upgrades are ridiculously expensive, so unless you love grinding the first level over and over again for a few pieces of currency, I wouldn't recommend it.”
“It's a bit grindy, but that's usually the point of rogue-like games, isn't it?”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by over-the-top elements, such as amusing death screens, but some players feel that the humor can be too direct and lacks depth or subtlety.
“The death screens are hilarious.”
“The humor in the game is a little in your face, but it doesn't feel forced.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the early access version of the game offers better replayability when played with a keyboard and mouse compared to a gamepad, suggesting that control preferences may enhance the overall experience.
