- January 9, 2013
- Puppygames
Droid Assault
Platforms
About
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.





- 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.
- gameplay79 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.”