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Droid Assault

83%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story
83% User Score Based on 254 reviews

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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.

Droid Assault screenshot
Droid Assault screenshot
Droid Assault screenshot
Droid Assault screenshot
Droid Assault screenshot

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews
gameplay36 positive mentions
story5 negative mentions

  • Unique hijacking mechanic allows players to control various enemy robots, adding depth and strategy to gameplay.
  • Challenging and fast-paced action keeps players engaged, with a variety of levels and enemies to face.
  • Retro aesthetic and pixel art style evoke nostalgia, appealing to fans of classic arcade shooters.
  • 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 and hinder progress.
  • Limited story and world-building may leave players wanting more depth and narrative context.
  • gameplay
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Droid Assault" is characterized by fast-paced, action-packed combat and a unique hijacking mechanic that allows players to control various robots, adding a tactical layer to the experience. While many players appreciate the nostalgic pixel art style and the addictive nature of the gameplay, some criticize it for becoming repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in enemy design and narrative. Overall, the game offers a fun arcade shooter experience, though players should be aware of its potential for monotony and difficulty spikes.

    • “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.”
    • “Despite the hijacking mechanic, the core gameplay can become repetitive over time, as you fight the same types of enemies and complete similar objectives.”
    • “It feels retro, and the gameplay is okay, but it also seems to have some missteps that are unfortunate because this game has a cool concept.”
    • “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

    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

    The music in the game is generally praised for its retro aesthetic, effectively complementing the pixel art design and enhancing the overall atmosphere, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and sound effects, some note the absence of a more extensive musical score as a drawback, suggesting that the game could benefit from a richer audio experience. Overall, the sound design is appreciated for its immersive qualities, though opinions vary on the depth and memorability of the music.

    • “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 art style and music brought such an excellent feel to the levels; the mechanic of switching robots was incredibly interesting.”
    • “The lasers and environments, along with the music, make it feel like a fun robot rave that you have all the invitations to.”
    • “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.”
    • “I do sincerely wish that Puppygames did a little more with the soundtrack like they did with Ultratron.”
    • “[b]sound:[/b] great sound effects and atmosphere, though missing the music, making it overall okay.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and minimal world-building, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with a linear and repetitive narrative. While some elements hint at a universe through robot descriptions, the overall experience is marked by a nearly nonexistent storyline and a frustrating gameplay loop, diminishing replay value. Players express a desire for a more developed narrative and varied mission objectives to enhance engagement.

    • “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

    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 positively to the replay experience, though opinions on its overall worth vary significantly.

    • “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

    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 compelling environment, although the absence of a soundtrack is noted as a drawback. Overall, the atmosphere successfully evokes a sense of tension and nostalgia, 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, reminding me too much of older games without adding anything new.”
    • “While the neon colors are visually striking, they don't create a cohesive atmosphere; it feels more like a collection of borrowed aesthetics than a unique world.”
    • “The game attempts to evoke tension, but instead, it falls flat, leaving the player feeling disconnected rather than immersed in a compelling environment.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a dark, playful tone reminiscent of Portal, with clever flavor text and amusing droid descriptions that enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor accessible and enjoyable, contributing to the game's charm alongside its engaging mechanics and retro graphics. Overall, the lightheartedness adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it appealing to a wide audience.

    • “Flavor text teases an interesting lore and a dark sense of humor loosely reminiscent of Portal's.”
    • “The funny thing is, you are.”
    • “Minimal slick retro graphics juiced up with some effects, enough droid and weapon variety to keep you interested, a little humor in the droid description, easy to use and well-thought-out game mechanics, a bit of level variety where it throws at you either a crapload of enemies or a boss fight once in a while to keep you on your toes.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features good 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, even during intense gameplay.”
    • “It is also pretty buggy and has an unbalanced difficulty curve.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”

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