Botworld Odyssey
- October 23, 2024
- Featherweight Games
- 41h median play time
Get on Steam"Botworld Odyssey" is an open-world exploration game where players scavenge for rare scrap and build/collect bots in various environments. Engage in real-time tactical battles using unique abilities and ultimate moves, with each victory earning experience points for bot upgrades. Overcoming obstacles and enemies requires strategy and well-timed deployments of player abilities to support the bot team.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a delightful art style, making it visually appealing.
- The autobattling mechanics and team-building strategies provide engaging gameplay that keeps players invested for long periods.
- The removal of microtransactions and the ability to earn everything in-game enhances the overall experience, making it feel fair and rewarding.
- The game can be excessively grindy, especially in the late game, which may deter some players from continuing.
- There are issues with matchmaking in PvP, leading to frustrating experiences where players face opponents with significantly higher stats.
- Some players have reported bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as losing progression rewards due to unexpected battles.
- grinding27 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's grinding aspect is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that while it can be tedious and repetitive, it also offers a rewarding sense of progression. Recent patches have improved the late-game grind, making it more manageable and enjoyable for some, though others still find it off-putting. Overall, the game is described as grindy, particularly in the later stages, and may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
“But once the grindy part hit, I was really turned off and had to keep trying to power through it before I just couldn't anymore.”
“My only hope and request is that the grinding of upgrading the robots becomes quicker and not so demanding, because there's really so many of them and trying to get the materials for all of them (especially when so many materials are shared between each robot) gets very tiring and quite boring.”
“Granted it is a grindy sort of game, so if you don't like grinding for making the perfect team or if you don't enjoy a somewhat repetitive mechanic (which most monster collection and battle games are at its core) then you should probably look elsewhere.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging core loop, combining combat in a circular arena with exploration and bot upgrades, offering around 50 hours of fun. While some players note the grind towards the end can be tedious, many find it enjoyable, especially with the removal of previous microtransactions. The game features a unique twist on monster collection mechanics, alongside additional activities like fishing, making it well-balanced and content-rich, though it may not appeal to those averse to repetitive gameplay.
“Once gameplay like this is seen, there's no going back.”
“Overall, I find the gameplay loop engaging and well designed.”
“The game and gameplay are well balanced, and it offers a good deal of content.”
“The core gameplay loop of the game has a lot of strange decisions that were clearly motivated by the microtransactions that used to exist, but I think overall the game works well now with them removed.”
“Level 4 and 5 are the last levels to fully upgrade the tree of the robot, but with how important that mechanic is, it should take less time to complete.”
“Granted, it is a grindy sort of game, so if you don't like grinding to make the perfect team or if you don't enjoy a somewhat repetitive mechanic (which most monster collection and battle games are at their core), then you should probably look elsewhere.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a main quest complemented by numerous side quests that allow for varied gameplay and character progression. Players appreciate the ability to select missions for easier completion, and while the overarching narrative is engaging, some find the environments and quests to be somewhat lacking in depth. Overall, the story is described as interesting and unique, particularly in its world-building and character design, despite some criticisms of simplicity and dullness in execution.
“It has an amazing story with many side quests (which can be found in contracts).”
“Full single player story and everything is unlocked and earned like a normal game you can just enjoy.”
“The game is at its core a monster collection game but with an interesting twist for its combat mechanic, allows for auto-play for the easier battles and most importantly the world building and story premise are very fun and unique - as are the bots themselves.”
“While we don't need to max out everything, we still need to max out at least one main party to clear the story, and I guess it still needs around ~50 hours to do so.”
“Botworld Odyssey is essentially the same storyline as Botworld Adventure minus the energy, time limits, and cooldowns, ads, and microtransactions generally inherent in the mobile platform.”
“Environments are dull... quests are dull...”
- monetization11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been positively received, as it features a one-time purchase with no microtransactions or ads, allowing players to earn everything in-game. This shift from the mobile version, which included optional ads and microtransactions, has been appreciated by users who value a more straightforward and uninterrupted gameplay experience. Overall, the removal of these monetization elements has enhanced the game's appeal, making it a standout title in the single-player genre.
“There are no microtransactions; everything is earnable in-game.”
“The core gameplay loop of the game has a lot of strange decisions that were clearly motivated by the microtransactions that used to exist, but I think overall the game works well now with them removed.”
“The mobile game monetization removal surgery left scars, but this game is still beautiful.”
“Played this game for a while over and over again on mobile and kept getting annoyed by ads or microtransactions.”
“Honestly, even Botworld Adventure is lenient in these, as both of its ads and microtransactions are optional, and all players can eventually finish the entire story, unlock all areas, and collect all bots without any purchases whatsoever; it just takes significantly more time.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack as amazing and a key element that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted occasional issues, such as missing battle music, the combination of beautiful landscapes and engaging music contributes to a comforting and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack and art style are appreciated, with a refreshing mix of aesthetics in the bot designs.
“The soundtrack, the visuals, the bot design - it all culminates into a real comfort game for those it reaches in a similar way.”
“Amazing soundtrack!”
“The game has beautiful landscapes, a good soundtrack, the bot designs are a refreshing mix of cute and badass, and is easy to get into.”
“More than a few times, the battle music doesn't even play when that happens.”
“The music/art style is basic.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute art style and enhanced visuals, contributing to an overall comforting experience. Players appreciate the significant improvements over the mobile version, with many highlighting the charming character designs and vibrant world.
“Definitely the best part is the gameplay and the graphics are good with a cute art style.”
“Just perfect... a little tech poke grind game with a huge world, nice graphics, and lovely characters.”
“The graphics are better.”
“The soundtrack, the visuals, the bot design - it all culminates into a real comfort game for those it reaches in a similar way.”
“The game also plays differently from the mobile version and features enhanced graphics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly, particularly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability during gameplay.
“Aside from that, I'm thoroughly enjoying it and the game runs great on Steam Deck.”
“The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs during my playtime.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, which really enhances the overall experience.”
