Droid Assault

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Droid Assault is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Puppygames and was released on January 9, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Droid Assault is a tactical arcade shooter with 8-bit inspired gameplay, where you battle through hordes of enemy robots across 50 destructible levels. Capture and command a squad of armed droids, each with unique abilities and weapons like lasers, rockets, and flamethrowers. Defeat 48 types of robots, including massive boss 'bots, to complete your mission.

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Audience ScoreBased on 258 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

Unique hijacking mechanic adds a fresh and tactical layer to the gameplay, allowing players to use different robots with various abilities.
Retro aesthetic with charming pixel art and sound design evokes nostalgia, making it appealing to fans of classic arcade shooters.
Fast-paced and action-packed gameplay keeps players engaged, with a decent challenge that increases as they progress through levels.

Gameplay can become repetitive over time, as players face similar enemies and objectives across levels.
AI for allied droids is often poor, leading to frustrating moments where they die easily or fail to assist effectively during battles.
Limited story and world-building may leave players wanting more depth and narrative context in their gaming experience.

gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Droid Assault" is characterized by its fast-paced, action-packed combat and a unique hijacking mechanic that allows players to control various enemy robots, adding a tactical layer to the experience. However, many players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time due to similar enemy types and objectives, and some find the difficulty spikes frustrating. Overall, while the game offers a nostalgic arcade feel with solid mechanics, it may not provide enough depth for those seeking a more varied gameplay experience.
- “The game features a variety of enemies, levels, and bosses, and its pixel art style brings a nostalgic feel to the gameplay.”
- “Droid Assault offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of retro shooters, thanks to its unique hijacking mechanic and fast-paced combat.”
- “An extremely fun arcade shooter with an interesting possession mechanic.”
- “Add in the annoying battery mechanic, which limits your shots and leads to a lot of wandering around doing nothing, and the extremely samey environments, and you have one very disappointing shooter.”
- “Despite the hijacking mechanic, the core gameplay can become repetitive over time, as you fight the same types of enemies and complete similar objectives.”
- “There’s an idea here, buried beneath a thick crust of bland enemy design, bullet sponges that don’t actually pose a meaningful challenge, and general half-baked concepts of mechanical and aesthetic design.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic arcade shooters, appealing particularly to fans of retro aesthetics. However, some players find the simplicity of the visuals to be a drawback, as it may not satisfy those who prefer more modern graphics. Overall, while the game showcases a unique and vibrant art style, opinions vary on its appeal due to its basic design elements.
- “The game features a variety of enemies, levels, and bosses, and its pixel art style brings a nostalgic feel to the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are really good with a special art style, mixing arcade-style pixelation with HD glow and distortion effects that look amazing.”
- “Droid Assault delivers a top-down perspective arcade shooter with the fabulous art style from other Puppygames titles such as Revenge of the Titans.”
- “Basic visuals – while the retro style is charming, the simplicity of the graphics may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer more modern visuals.”
- “There’s an idea here, buried beneath a thick crust of bland enemy design, bullet sponges that don’t actually pose a meaningful challenge, and general half-baked concepts of mechanical and aesthetic design.”
- “While the graphics in this game 'Droid Assault' aren't exactly the latest Frostbite engine of today, I don't believe they're meant to be either.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its retro aesthetic, effectively complementing the pixel art design and enhancing the overall experience, particularly for fans of classic arcade shooters. While many reviews highlight the charm of the soundtrack and sound effects, some note a lack of a robust musical score, with a few suggesting that the absence of a more developed soundtrack detracts from the immersion. Overall, the sound design is appreciated for its atmospheric qualities, though opinions vary on the depth and memorability of the music itself.
- “The game's pixel art design and soundtrack evoke the feel of classic arcade shooters, making it a treat for fans of retro games.”
- “The lasers and environments along with the music make it feel like a fun robot rave that you have all the invitations to.”
- “The way Puppygames reflected the spirit of vintage games with elements like few-pixel objects and quasi 8-bit music tracks while delivering awesome contemporary graphics and sound is pure genius!”
- “Aside from my quality of life suggestions above, there are no real problems with the movement, sounds, music, or mechanics as they stand.”
- “[u]droid assault[/u] has no music other than that of the main menu, but has fairly good sound effects.”
- “Though there is no soundtrack to this game, which to me is the game's only downfall, the atmospheric backgrounds and sound effects are immersive and well done, though you may want to get an appropriate playlist together before you jump into this game.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and minimal world-building, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with a nearly nonexistent narrative. While the gameplay is addictive, the linear structure and absence of a meaningful plot or ending diminish its replay value. Overall, the game is described as having a weak storyline that fails to engage players beyond the arcade-style mechanics.
- “In Droid Assault, the somewhat excuse plot is that you are with a multi-billion dollar corporate entity called Omni-Corp, who design and manufacture combat robots.”
- “Droid Assault's gameplay mechanics aren't always the best thought-out, but it still made for a fun game up through completing the story mode.”
- “The game lacks a strong narrative, and the world-building feels minimal, which may leave some players wanting more.”
- “While its story is relatively nonexistent, its arcade-style gameplay is addictive and strategic.”
- “Unfortunately, it suffers in some notable areas, with no relevant story, lousy AI, and limited content length & replayability.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of robot types and strategies that encourage repeated play, others find the linear structure, lack of a strong storyline, and limited content diminish its overall value. Despite these drawbacks, certain aspects like fast-paced gameplay and clever level design contribute to a sense of replayability for some users. Overall, opinions vary, with some enjoying the challenge and variability, while others feel the game lacks sufficient depth to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “Replayability is definitely one of this game's strong suits.”
- “Fast paced, difficult, and tons of replayability.”
- “Excellent graphics, clever level design, and the range of different droids available gives it good replay value.”
- “This severely limits the game’s tactical possibilities and replay value.”
- “Unfortunately, it suffers in some notable areas, with no relevant story, lousy AI, and limited content length & replayability.”
- “I wasn't personally tempted to play more than that (which only took me 2 hours), even though it's got a lot of room for replayability, so the $10 price tag might be steep.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by retro titles, featuring a vibrant neon aesthetic reminiscent of "Tron" and a cartoony style akin to "Robotron." Players appreciate the immersive backgrounds and sound effects, which create a tense and engaging environment, although the absence of a soundtrack is noted as a drawback. Overall, the atmosphere successfully evokes a nostalgic yet oppressive feeling, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Wonderfully atmospheric and retro.”
- “Though there is no soundtrack to this game, which to me is the game's only downfall, the atmospheric backgrounds and sound effects are immersive and well done.”
- “Will enjoy the uprise of the machine atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels recycled and lacks originality, drawing too heavily from older games without adding anything new.”
- “While the neon colors are visually striking, they can't mask the overall blandness of the environments, making exploration feel tedious.”
- “The game attempts to create a tense atmosphere, but it ultimately falls flat, leaving players feeling more bored than engaged.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a dark, teasing tone reminiscent of Portal, complemented by amusing flavor text and droid descriptions. Players find the humor accessible and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience of the game, which combines engaging mechanics and varied gameplay elements.
- “Flavor text teases an interesting lore and a dark sense of humor loosely reminiscent of Portal's.”
- “Funny little game for everyone :D”
- “The funny thing is, you are.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features visually appealing graphics with intentional glitches that can be disabled, and it runs smoothly even on older hardware. However, players have reported bugs and an unbalanced difficulty curve, which may affect overall stability.
- “It runs great even on very old desktop computers.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced zero lag or instability during my gameplay sessions.”
- “It is also pretty buggy and has an unbalanced difficulty curve.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly at 50fps or higher without any effort, although it lacks options for adjusting the resolution.
- “While there is no option to adjust the resolution, it still runs smoothly at 50fps or more with zero effort.”