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Insane Robots

The amount of fun you'll have with this card-based battler isn't the result of a glitch.
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60%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, character development
82% User Score Based on 17 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

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Insane Robots is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Playniac and was released on July 12, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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!

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and whimsical art style, with creative character designs and a polished presentation.
  • It offers enjoyable gameplay with a unique twist on card battling, making it accessible even for those who typically don't play card games.
  • The multiplayer mode is fun, and the game provides a good amount of replayability with tournaments and various strategies to explore.
  • The multiplayer community is small, leading to long wait times for matches.
  • Some players find the battles can drag on too long and lack mechanical variety, making them feel laborious.
  • There is an over-reliance on card randomization, which can create an inconsistent experience and limit strategic depth.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and visual polish, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming design elements, such as the variety of robot faces, and find the user interface to be well-executed. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that adds to the fun and excitement of the game.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
    • “There is much replayability with tournaments, and achieving 3 stars can be difficult, at least for me.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by creative character designs and an interesting premise, while roguelite elements contribute to a deeper exploration of characters throughout the game.

    • “The creative character designs and roguelite elements really help flesh out the game, making the character development feel unique and engaging.”
    • “The interesting premise allows for deep character growth, giving players a chance to explore different paths and evolve their characters in meaningful ways.”
    • “I love how the character development is intertwined with the gameplay mechanics, making each choice feel impactful and rewarding.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by the limited growth options for characters; it feels like they don't evolve throughout the game.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the characters remain one-dimensional and fail to engage the player emotionally.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the humor in the game through its adorable and hilarious robot designs, which add a lighthearted charm to the experience. The intuitive battle system and the variety of strategies available contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay atmosphere, complemented by a polished presentation.

    • “The adorable and hilarious robot designs add a unique charm to the game.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue and character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “The witty writing and clever puns make every encounter a joy.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating the enjoyable soundtrack that enhances their overall gaming experience.

    • “I like the graphics and music, and I've had fun playing.”
    • “Nice soundtrack.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is well-received, praised for its quality and depth, and is complemented by balanced battle mechanics and a strong development team.

    • “It has a good story, balanced battle mechanics, and a great development team.”
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Insane Robots is a casual role playing game with science fiction theme.

Insane Robots is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Insane Robots.

Insane Robots was released on July 12, 2018.

Insane Robots was developed by Playniac.

Insane Robots has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Insane Robots is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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