Guns and Robots

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Guns and Robots is free to play online third person shooter. The game brings robot action with massive customization. Players get cartoony bright 3D graphics in attractive environments and challenge each other in open arenas. Guns and Robots gives fun, entertaining experience with easy to master gameplay and numerous options to experiment robot constructing skills.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game offers extensive customization options for robots, allowing players to create unique builds and strategies.
Gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with quick matches that keep players entertained.
The art style is fun and reminiscent of games like Borderlands, adding a quirky charm to the overall experience.

The game has a very low player count, leading to matchmaking issues and unbalanced teams.
Many players report that the game is pay-to-win, with premium currency required for significant upgrades and inventory space.
The servers are often down or unresponsive, making it difficult for players to access the game.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
15%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the customization and combat mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and lacking polish. Many users noted that the game has potential but suffers from poor graphics, clunky controls, and a lack of player engagement due to a small player base. Overall, while some find the gameplay fun and addictive, others deem it unsatisfactory and frustrating, particularly due to technical issues and a lack of updates from the developers.
- “Whether that's delivering and planting a bomb whilst stopping your enemy from doing so, or just good old-fashioned 'last one standing wins', guns and robots gameplay is very simple to get used to.”
- “The game is so unique and the graphics may not look too nice but the gameplay is so addicting!”
- “Gameplay never gets old, uber customization, and freaking robots.”
- “Bad graphics, bad physics, bad gameplay.”
- “Games are very hard to understand and a lot of mechanics are bugged.”
- “The actual gameplay is just generic, and all around, nothing new or exciting.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
39%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cartoonish art style reminiscent of Borderlands, while others criticize the overall quality, describing them as cheap or outdated. Many users note issues with framerate and minor glitches, but some still find the visuals enjoyable in the context of the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of decent aesthetics and room for improvement, particularly in terms of detail and performance.
- “The graphics are outstanding as always and so is the gameplay.”
- “Wonderful graphics and more.”
- “Nice game, nice graphics and a lot of fun!”
- “It is too difficult and the graphics are horrible.”
- “This wasn't that good; maybe if they update it more, the graphics are painful after an hour of playing.”
- “Horrible, not what I expected; graphics look too cartoonish, gun sound effects are missing, only effects are environment sounds and that's all.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The game's story features a mix of sandbox missions and structured quest chains, with some missions allowing for character interaction that enhances the experience. While there are two main quest lines with meaningful choices, the random nature of unlocking story missions can be frustrating. Overall, the narrative is described as having potential, but it currently feels incomplete, with more storylines expected in the future.
- “There are currently two longer quest chains that have characters and actual choices, and there is a major branch in the free worlds storyline too.”
- “The story missions are still kinda structured the same, but having actual interaction with characters makes it feel less samey as the random missions you get otherwise.”
- “Completing the free worlds story is really only part of the game, and there's always more storylines to come someday.”
- “This story just ends sad.”
- “One minor gripe is that some story missions are unlocked by visiting random space ports on planets and hoping you trigger something to advance.”
- “I mentioned the thing with the random nature of starting story missions and that kinda sucks.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often highlighted through its quirky mechanics, such as the amusing consequences of losing body parts during gameplay, which adds a comedic twist to the experience. Players appreciate the funny visuals and character designs, reminiscent of the Borderlands style, while some find the overall humor entertaining despite the game's shortcomings. However, there are calls for more updates to enhance the comedic elements further.
- “It's kinda funny that you can get a lot of money by playing pirate against the actual pirates.”
- “Funny and entertaining :)”
- “The incredible battle mechanics combined with funny looking robots adds a whole new perspective to the genre.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express that the need to grind for gear and upgrades leads to a lack of meaningful progression, with some even labeling it as "grinding for the sake of grinding." The game's mechanics and menu navigation further exacerbate the grind, making it feel overly time-consuming and unenjoyable for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “This isn't fun or interesting; this is just grinding for the sake of grinding.”
- “4/10: The game looks good and plays well, but crafting to build a robot and the overly cluttered menu make the game too grindy.”
- “Seems overly grindy - for example, I've got 1 daily task to do that requires 15k damage in total, and I have 20 hours to do it. To accomplish this, you're going to have to put in at least 8 hours.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
29%
57%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, which many players feel are unfair and exploitative. Users report that in-game purchases, particularly for boosts and upgrades, often do not function as intended, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization approach detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel unplayable for some.
- “Most importantly right now: in-game purchases of boosts (credits for example) do not work.”
- “Suddenly the game was unplayable because of the microtransactions.”
- “The in-app purchases are both fair and unfair, more unfair than anything else.”
- “It's a cash grab through and through.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including crashes every 30 minutes and issues with unresponsive controls. While the overall concept and customizability are praised, the technical problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “So the game's concept is amazing and the customizability is spectacular, but the game is also incredibly buggy and glitchy when running, often closing every 30 minutes.”
- “It often glitches out and causes you to be completely unable to click on anything, and the only way to fix it is to restart your game.”
- “Glitches here and there.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development in Guns and Robots is highlighted by its inventive character design and extensive customization options, allowing players to create unique and engaging avatars that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Guns and Robots is an engaging third-person shooter with inventive character design and an endless list of customization features.”
- “The character development in this game allows for deep personalization, making each player's experience unique.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with meaningful choices that impact their abilities and story arcs.”