Broken Bots

About

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!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced, chaotic gameplay with intriguing mechanics that keep matches entertaining.
Customization options and a variety of game modes enhance replayability, allowing players to tailor their experience.
The AI bots function surprisingly well, providing a decent alternative when human players are scarce.

The game suffers from a lack of a player base, leading to matches often being filled with AI, which can become boring.
There are numerous graphical bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
Customization options are limited, and the game feels incomplete, especially in offline mode.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, featuring intriguing core mechanics and a variety of weapons and objectives. However, some users have experienced issues with matchmaking and AI gameplay, leading to frustration and 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 which 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%
The music in the game is widely praised for its awesome and engaging soundtrack, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players suggest that it can become repetitive after extended play, recommending a break from it to maintain enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing 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%
75%
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 developers. Reviewers report numerous graphical bugs and glitches that detract from gameplay, making it difficult to recommend the game, especially in comparison to more polished competitive titles.
- “The graphic and sound design are on par with the concept.”
- “The retro pixel graphics, as usual, don't enhance the game; it's used as a crutch here.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “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
100%
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 generally playable experience despite some remaining problems.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
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 offers unique challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down and encouraging multiple runs.”
- “With various character builds and choices, every session feels fresh and engaging, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The repetitive missions and lack of variety really hurt the game's replayability.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The user shares a personal anecdote about receiving the game as a gift from a friend, highlighting their excitement and anticipation while discussing it during the download. 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.”