iZBOT

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"Izbot" is a comedy platformer game, where you play as a robot fighting against a mysterious organic invasion to save your peaceful existence. The game features fast-paced precision platforming with wall slides, double jumps, and small bite-sized levels, fusing old-school looks with new-school controls, and accompanied by chiptune tracks by RoccoW. The perfect game mechanics and good music provide a satisfying level-beating experience, free of underwater levels.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features tight and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for precision platforming fans.
Levels are short and provide a satisfying challenge, with a good difficulty curve that ramps up towards the end.
The retro pixel art style and upbeat music contribute to a charming atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under 4 hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
Level design can feel inconsistent, with some levels being overly easy while others spike in difficulty unexpectedly.
The lack of a compelling story or character development makes the game feel less engaging over time.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic platformers, featuring smooth mechanics like a true double jump and various wall jump types, which can be both fun and exploitable. While the controls are generally responsive, some players find the character's movement a bit slippery, and the level design lacks the depth and progression seen in other titles. Overall, the game offers a fast-paced, enjoyable experience, though it may feel short and underexplored in certain gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is heavily influenced by the platformers of old, but probably the main source of inspiration is Super Mario Bros.”
- “It's an awesome little jump'n'run game for everybody who loves gameplay like back in the nineties, and unlike many others in this category, the game runs incredibly smooth and awesome.”
- “Fun fast-paced 2D platformer similar to Super Meat Boy with fluid 60fps gameplay and tight, well-honed mechanics and short levels that are sometimes punishing yet rewarding when you complete them.”
- “This was made even worse by the wonky jumping over enemies mechanic which sometimes didn't work as intended, resulting in unjustified deaths.”
- “Buying this game for its full price is a death sentence; you only get like 2-3 hours of gameplay, so just be wary of that.”
- “Also, in Super Meat Boy, every single level feels like it has a purpose and brings the game forward, while that's not the case in Izbot - there are several levels in which you just go through without learning anything new or improving.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its upbeat and retro 8-bit style that complements the gameplay, while others find it repetitive and suggest muting it after a while. Although the soundtrack is often described as catchy and fitting, it can become monotonous due to the limited variety across levels. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it may not hold up for extended play sessions.
- “Fun music and pretty challenging platforming.”
- “The soundtrack is by far the best part of the game.”
- “Spectacular soundtrack that you will love!”
- “From what I could tell, there was only one song that played constantly while I was in the game.”
- “This isn't a song I'd want to listen to for very long, so I'd suggest muting it and playing other background music instead.”
- “The music is okay, but it does start to become a bit degrading after a while, since each level uses only one song and going through 20 acts doesn't help, especially during the last level.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro art style that some players find charming and vibrant, while others describe them as simple and crude, reminiscent of early mobile games. Although the visuals are generally well-polished and fluid, there is a desire for more variety in the backdrop art across different sections. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but could benefit from additional enhancements to increase engagement.
- “Juicy visuals and a good variety of opponents.”
- “It's super well made, the art style is nice.”
- “Graphics are very vibrant and well polished.”
- “Visuals reminded me of the Java phone era of games.”
- “- simple and crude graphics.”
- “Graphics are pixeled, no native resolution available.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The story aspect of the game is widely criticized, with users noting a lack of depth and content, resulting in a low engagement level. Many reviewers mention that aside from a brief introduction and some humorous messages, there is little narrative to keep players invested, leading to an overall negative impression of the story.
- “The thing is that with the exception of the funny messages you get when you obtain the hardtogetium and the beginning intro, there is not much of a story to tell, and there is not much content.”
- “And that's why I don't recommend it unless you want to know the story.”
- “The thing is that with the exception of the funny messages you get when you collect hardtogetium and the beginning intro, there is not much of a story to tell, and there is not much content.”
- “One thing that izbot lacks compared to leading platformers is story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering a smooth gameplay experience with minimal performance issues once players are in-game.
- “The gameplay itself is as smooth as could be, with little to no performance issues once I was in-game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find decent value during sales, others feel it lacks sufficient content to justify replaying, especially at its full price.
- “You get decent value for money when you buy it on sale, and the game has significant replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
- “This game has no replay value and lacks enough content for the price of $10.”
- “You get decent value for money when you get it on sale, and the game has some replay value.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle, with a few amusing moments primarily tied to the hardtogetiums and the introductory messages, eliciting occasional smirks rather than consistent laughter. However, the overall lack of story and content limits the comedic impact.
- “Bedlor says things if you bother with the hardtogetiums; nothing really hilarious, but it got a smirk out of me once or twice.”
- “The funny messages you get when you collect the hardtogetium and the beginning intro add a nice touch of humor to the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game features memorable character designs, though the dialogue lacks flair and could benefit from more creativity. Overall, the game's mechanics are solid, contributing positively to the character experience.
- “The dialogue could definitely use some more pizazz, but the character design is memorable, and the game handles well overall.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be straightforward and functional, but it becomes monotonous after progressing through 20 levels and facing a final boss, largely due to a lack of variation in gameplay.
- “It's simple and runs well, but it gets tedious as you go through 20 levels and the boss at the end when there's very little variation.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After a while, the grind becomes more of a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”