Drunken Robot Pornography
- February 19, 2014
- Dejobaan Games, LLC
- 5h median play time
Drunken Robot Pornography is a game that is bursting with style but somewhat lacking in substance. After a while the gameplay gets a bit repetitive as, after all, each stage is essentially a glorified boss fight. Still, there's a great challenge and lots of fun to be had here, and the packed in editor almost certainly guarantees that interesting new content will always be right around the corner.
Get on SteamIn "Drunken Robot Pornography," play as Reuben Matsumoto and battle giant robots, called Titans, with jetpacks and an array of weapons. Your sentient robot bartender, Tim, is attacking Boston with 20,000 drones, 40 Titans, and the 12 Drunken Robot Centerfolds, seeking revenge after you gave him sentience. The game is a bullet-hell first-person shooter that promises intense action and challenging gameplay.
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Reviews
- Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay that combines FPS mechanics with bullet hell elements.
- Unique and humorous art style, along with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- Steam Workshop support allows for user-generated content, adding replayability and creativity.
- Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, with some levels feeling unbalanced and overly challenging.
- Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, making navigation and combat difficult at times.
- Repetitive gameplay and level design may lead to boredom after extended play sessions.
- music159 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its catchy intro rap song and diverse soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the energetic electronic and dubstep elements, which enhance the overall experience, making it both enjoyable and immersive. While some find the in-level music less appealing, the standout tracks, especially the main menu theme, have left a lasting impression, often described as one of the best in recent gaming history.
“The game follows the trend seen in many indie games with a unique visual style and a fitting electronic soundtrack, making it enjoyable both visually and aurally.”
“Crazy fun to be had in jumping around & running with a jet pack, fighting the titans (huge robots who are bent on killing you with lasers, bombs, missiles), while listening to the awesome soundtrack, perfectly suited for the game.”
“Fast-paced shooting, over-the-top gun battles, a fantastic soundtrack, and beautiful graphics for an indie title.”
“On a personal note, the vast majority of the game's in-level music is also awful, but it is easy to turn it off.”
“The music in the trailers are, outside of the theme song, the sole good tracks in the game.”
“The intro song to the game is actually far more entertaining than the game itself, and I think whoever wrote that has a great career ahead of them.”
- gameplay124 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Drunken Robot Pornography" is characterized by its fast-paced, challenging mechanics that blend first-person shooting with bullet hell elements, offering a unique experience enhanced by jetpack movement. While the controls are generally smooth and the action engaging, some players find the overwhelming visual effects and repetitive nature of the gameplay frustrating. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and original mechanics, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its chaotic style and difficulty.
“Surprisingly, the gameplay is actually extremely fun and challenging.”
“Controls are smooth, gameplay moves great, action is fast-paced, and watching the destruction of various titans is a welcome sight.”
“The gameplay of Drunken Robot Pornography is fun, original, and tight.”
“The gameplay itself is solid, if simplistic and more than a little repetitive.”
“The concept is cool but in practice it ends up being a disorienting mess of 3D bullet hell mechanics and weird movement.”
“The game suffers from mechanical errors.”
- humor112 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its wit and absurdity, featuring clever dialogue, recurring jokes, and a light-hearted tone that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique comedic style typical of Dejobaan games, which includes humorous interactions with characters and entertaining animations, making the gameplay feel fun and engaging. While some jokes may feel repetitive, the overall consensus is that the humor is a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The writing is witty and funny.”
“It's funny, light-hearted, and somehow there's an amazing amount of future-Boston world-building going on there.”
“Suffice to say, the humor is top notch, and you can't beat a game that references the Boston molasses disaster.”
“The humor only exists in some brief pre-level descriptions of each titan, which are silly but not funny, and the few actual jokes they have are repeated many times.”
“The humor is lacking, with only a few silly pre-level descriptions that fail to deliver any real laughs, and the jokes quickly become repetitive.”
“The attempts at humor are minimal and fall flat, relying on silly descriptions that don't land and jokes that are overused.”
- story90 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in "Drunken Robot Pornography" serves as a humorous backdrop to the fast-paced gameplay, revolving around a bartender who burns down the protagonist's bar and steals their robots. While some players appreciate the quirky narrative and entertaining voice messages, many feel the story is secondary to the mechanics and action, often describing it as shallow or irrelevant. Overall, the game's charm lies in its wacky humor and engaging gameplay rather than a deep narrative.
“Good story, relatable characters with charming personalities and lots of exposition.”
“The plot is wacky, the visuals full of color, and the music amazing.”
“Drunken Robot Pornography is by far one of the most fun indie games I've purchased. It's fast-paced, somewhat relaxing, intense, nice-looking, great-sounding, quick gameplay, and good control layout are just a few things that I liked about this. This game even has a story and some decent voice acting. Five minutes in, I found myself interested to know the story, which starts with your bartender burning down your bar and stealing your robots.”
“While there's technically a story in Drunken Robot Pornography, it tends to remain in the background as you concentrate on mastering the game's mechanics, which include movement and combat.”
“Drunken Robot Pornography is only pornographic regarding its laughably bad voice acting, the incredibly short and fast levels, and a 'story' of some sorts that's there but might as well not be.”
“You are forced to complete the level before you can move on, so there's no way to progress through the story other than beating a level.”
- graphics67 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style and modern aesthetic, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some users noted minor glitches and a basic design, many found the visuals appealing and well-suited to the game's humorous and chaotic nature. Overall, the combination of bright graphics and a unique soundtrack enhances the gameplay, making it enjoyable despite some criticisms regarding depth and complexity.
“The game has great graphics, a funny story, and amazing music.”
“The graphics are actually really nice (playing on max), as well as the sound/music.”
“Fast-paced shooting, over-the-top gun battles, a fantastic soundtrack, and beautiful graphics for an indie title.”
“The graphics are a bit basic but it gives the game a cartoony look and the floaty controls are a lot of fun to use.”
“The game looks great, the bosses look great, so much so, that I'm very sure 80% of the development time went for polishing the graphic quality, at the cost of such small, to them, seemingly less important concepts like gameplay, entertainment, or challenge.”
“It has an ultra-modern look and feel, with its simple graphics and unique soundtrack, which I find appealing, although not all FPS lovers would find the same appeal in its presentation.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is vibrant and reminiscent of 80s movies, featuring colorful visuals, snarky robots, and a plethora of flashing elements, which many players find to be the highlight, complementing the intense and enjoyable action.
“The action is intense and fun, but the atmosphere and character are actually what I love the most.”
“This is the game that 80s movies prepared me for: colorful atmosphere, snarky robots, tons of flashing objects on the screen, and a jetpack.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable.
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the optional challenges in the game are difficult yet not grindy, requiring skillful performance in a few stages or the discovery of secrets rather than extensive repetitive tasks.
“The optional challenges are tough but not grindy in the slightest: all you have to do is excel in a small handful of stages or find some secrets.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being misleading, with users expressing concerns about its appropriateness, particularly for younger audiences. Overall, the sentiment suggests that the game's marketing does not align with its content, leading to a negative perception of its monetization strategy.
“The monetization in this game is incredibly aggressive, making it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that essential features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the gameplay, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
