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Broken Bots

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60%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
81% User Score Based on 27 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

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About Broken Bots

Broken Bots is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Rocket Vulture and was released on June 8, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Bestow double fire rate to your comrade or bastardize your enemy with reverse controls! Broken Bots is arcade style multiplayer robot warfare where players dish out power-ups to teammates & glitches to foes. Customize weapons, passives, & skills then battle it out in Capture The Flag, Team Deathmatch, & King Of The Hill!

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features fast-paced action with a variety of game modes and customization options for bots, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
  • The core mechanic of malfunctioning adds an intriguing twist to gameplay, keeping matches chaotic and entertaining.
  • The AI bots function surprisingly well, providing a decent alternative when player numbers are low, ensuring that matches can still be engaging.
  • The game suffers from a lack of a player base, leading to matches often being filled with AI, which can become boring over time.
  • There are numerous graphical bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished.
  • Customization options for bots are minimal, and the game could benefit from more maps and game modes to enhance replayability.

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, featuring intriguing core mechanics and a variety of weapons and objectives. However, some players have experienced issues with matchmaking and AI gameplay, which can lead to boredom. While the game shows potential, comparisons to other titles suggest that it may not fully stand out in its genre.

    • “The core mechanic of malfunctioning is superb and well executed, making it an intriguing mechanic for plenty of other video games in the same genre.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty fun; you control a robot with a variety of different weapons, and team objective-based games mostly involve fighting and destroying the enemy bots.”
    • “The multitude of weapons, armor, and looks really adds to the gameplay.”
    • “Mechanically it's pretty okay; it's a very simple game that could be fun, but joining matches doesn't work for me lately. I'm stuck on the loading screen, and playing with AI gets very boring very fast.”
    • “The gameplay has potential, but there are other games that have done this better (Slybots, for example).”
    • “PC gameplay.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its awesome and engaging soundtrack, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some players suggest that it can become repetitive after a while, recommending a break from it to maintain enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the fun of the gameplay.

    • “Features an awesome soundtrack!”
    • “Add an amazing soundtrack to this volatile mixture and you get a true little gem!”
    • “Gameplay-wise it's rather fun, and I do like the music.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are criticized for relying on retro pixel art, which many feel does not enhance the experience and serves as a crutch for the overall design. Reviewers have reported numerous graphical bugs and glitches that detract from gameplay, leading to a negative impression of the visual quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as subpar, especially when compared to more polished competitive titles.

    • “The graphic and sound design are on par with the concept.”
    • “The retro pixel graphics are charming and add a unique aesthetic to the game.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
    • “The retro pixel graphics, as usual, don't make the game better; just like many other developers, it's used as a crutch here.”
    • “No player base, pixel graphics, competing badly against far better competitive PvP games... impossible to recommend.”
    • “Broken bots, more like a broken game. A lot of issues I found within 10 minutes, and most of them were due to graphical bugs and glitches. Don't bother playing unless you're okay with that.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for numerous graphical bugs and glitches, particularly noticeable within the first few minutes of play. However, players note that the developers are responsive to feedback and are actively working to address these issues, leading to a highly playable experience despite some remaining glitches. Overall, while stability is currently a concern, improvements are expected.

    • “Broken bots, more like a broken game. A lot of issues I found within 10 minutes, and most of them were due to graphical bugs and glitches. Don't bother playing unless you're okay with that.”
    • “I'm sure the few glitches it still has will get fine-tuned out because the creators actively listen to their players and fix what needs to be fixed.”
    • “Already in a highly playable state now, with few glitches and grievances, for a reasonable price.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the game's progression system, which offers new abilities, perks, and weapons as rewards for leveling up, significantly enhancing its replayability.

    • “The game features a nice progression system that rewards players with new abilities, perks, and weapons for leveling up, which certainly extends the replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in for different experiences.”
    • “The random events and dynamic world keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging multiple runs to discover all the secrets.”
    • “The game has a nice progression system that rewards players with new abilities, perks, and weapons for leveling up, which certainly extends the replayability.”
    • “After completing the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
    • “While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes it hard to justify multiple runs.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The user shares a personal anecdote about receiving the game as a gift, highlighting their excitement and anticipation while discussing it with a friend. However, there is no specific commentary on the game's story itself.

    • “The story is incredibly engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative and the character development.”
    • “The plot twists were unexpected and added so much excitement to the overall experience.”
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55%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Broken Bots is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Broken Bots include science, indie, trading, 2d, fast-paced and others.

Broken Bots is available on PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Broken Bots was released on June 8, 2016.

Broken Bots was developed by Rocket Vulture.

Broken Bots has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Broken Bots for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Broken Bots is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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