Insane Robots
- July 12, 2018
- Playniac
- 1h median play time
The amount of fun you'll have with this card-based battler isn't the result of a glitch.
A unique card battler with randomly generated survival arenas and a brave tale of robot rebellion. Can you defeat The Kernel and save robotkind? Play a deep single-player campaign or compete in intense local and online multiplayer!
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging multiplayer experience with a variety of robots and maps, encouraging strategic thinking.
- It features elegant graphics and a charming aesthetic, enhancing the overall enjoyment of gameplay.
- The mechanics are simple yet provide depth, making it accessible for both casual players and veterans of card games.
- The multiplayer community is small, leading to long wait times for matches.
- Some players find the battles can drag on too long, lacking the excitement needed for sustained engagement.
- There is a lack of language support, particularly for simplified Chinese, which affects accessibility for some players.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its strategic depth and simplicity, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with card battlers. Players enjoy the engaging mechanics and beautiful visuals, although some note that battles can become lengthy and repetitive due to a lack of variety. Overall, the gameplay loop is considered fun and entertaining, complemented by a good story and balanced mechanics.
“As someone who doesn't play card battlers much, I appreciated the way that different, simple mechanics built on each other in ways that added strategic depth, without overcomplicating the system.”
“On top of great gameplay, the visual polish and charm of the aesthetic is incredible, and it's always so exciting seeing what new robot faces will show up in the world :) Overall, great, punchy, and fun.”
“The gameplay loop itself is very fun.”
“Battles have a habit of going on forever but lack the mechanical variety required to keep the excitement running over long card exchanges.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and visual polish, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the charming aesthetic and the excitement of discovering new elements, alongside a well-designed user interface. Overall, the graphics enhance the fun and engaging gameplay.
“On top of great gameplay, the visual polish and charm of the aesthetic is incredible, and it's always so exciting seeing what new robot faces will show up in the world :) Overall, great, punchy, and fun.”
“The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is super fun and has everything I enjoy in a game.”
“I like the graphics and music, and I've had fun playing.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the nice soundtrack that enhances their overall enjoyment and complements the graphics.
“I like the graphics and music, and I've had fun playing.”
“Nice soundtrack.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game can feel grindy at times, suggesting that certain tasks or activities may require repetitive effort to progress.
“The game may feel grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the story.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is well-received, praised for its quality and depth, and is complemented by balanced battle mechanics, indicating a strong overall design from the development team.
“It has a good story, balanced battle mechanics, and a great development team.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to the challenge of completing tournaments and achieving the difficult 3-star ratings, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There is a lot of replayability with tournaments, and achieving 3 stars can be quite challenging, at least for me.”
“The game offers endless replayability with its diverse challenges and multiple paths to victory.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of strategies and character builds available, making you want to dive back in.”
“There is much replayability with tournaments, and achieving 3 stars can be difficult, at least for me.”
Critic Reviews
Insane Robots Review
Insane Robots is a classy and fun new spin on a tried and tested concept. It runs like a dream on the PS4, looks nice, and is entertaining both solo or in local multiplayer.
70%Hacking Into Fun
The amount of fun you'll have with this card-based battler isn't the result of a glitch.
80%Insane Robots Review – Robotic Roulette (PS4)
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