Izbot
- September 1, 2015
- Ruxar
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features tight and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for precision platforming.
- It offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of games like Super Meat Boy.
- The level design, while sometimes inconsistent, provides moments of satisfaction and encourages exploration.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 3 hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
- There are significant difficulty spikes, particularly in the later levels, which can be frustrating and feel unbalanced.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered basic and unremarkable, lacking the polish of other titles in the genre.
- gameplay48 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic platformers like Celeste and Super Meat Boy, featuring smooth controls, a run button, and a true double jump mechanic that allows for creative movement. While the mechanics are generally well-received, some players noted issues with unintended deaths due to wonky enemy interactions and a lack of depth in certain levels. Overall, the game offers a fun, fast-paced experience with potential for improvement in future iterations.
“The gameplay is heavily influenced by the platformers of old, but probably the main source of inspiration is Super Mario Bros.”
“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 game is a dream to play in the mechanical sense.”
“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 (by introducing new mechanics or amping up the difficulty and making the player better), while that's not the case in Izbot - there are several levels in which you just go through without learning anything new or improving.”
- music30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and fitting soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some players note that the music can become repetitive, many find it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic retro styles, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with potential for further development in future installments.
“On the flipside, at least the soundtrack was upbeat enough to fit the gameplay which, despite its problems, has potential to grow in a possible sequel.”
“Spectacular soundtrack that you will love!”
“It just makes me feel happy - I can't recall ever bopping along to in-game music.”
“Basic retro art style, fitting but otherwise forgettable music, and a lot of 8-bit squeaky sounds.”
“Only minor gripe is the music can get a bit repetitive.”
“Sound/music is low-bit (old school) but fitting.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a basic retro art style that evokes nostalgia for early mobile games, with charming pixelated visuals that are generally well-received. However, many reviewers noted a desire for more variety in the backdrop art across different sections and suggested that additional graphic improvements could enhance engagement. Overall, while the graphics are simple and sometimes crude, they are considered easy on the eyes and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
“It's super well made, the art style is nice.”
“Juicy visuals and a good variety of opponents.”
“Graphics are charming.”
“Visuals reminded me of the Java phone era of games.”
“Simple and crude graphics.”
“Graphics are pixeled, no native resolution available.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized, receiving a low score of 1/10, with reviewers noting a lack of substantial content and narrative depth beyond a few humorous messages and the introductory sequence. Many players feel that the minimal story fails to engage, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
“The thing is that with the exception of the funny messages you get when you collect the hardtogetium and the beginning intro, there is not much of a story to tell, and there is not much content.”
“The thing is that with the exception of the funny messages you get when you get the hardtogetium and the beginning intro, there is not much of a story to tell, and there is not much content.”
“[b]Story:[/b] 1/10”
“I started, but ultimately I just didn't want to - given my obsession with leaderboards, that tells a story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers decent replayability, especially when purchased on sale, providing good value for money.
“You get decent value for money when you get it on sale, and the game has some replay value.”
“You get decent value for money when you get it in a sale, and the game has some replay value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game features memorable character designs, though the dialogue lacks flair and could benefit from more creativity. Overall, while the characters are visually appealing, their interactions may not fully engage players.
“The dialogue could definitely use some more pizazz, but the character design is memorable, and the game handles well overall.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily found in the amusing messages received upon acquiring hardtogetium and in the introductory sequence; however, overall, players feel that the lack of substantial story and content limits the comedic experience.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the lack of variation across the 20 levels and the final boss encounter, which can make the experience feel repetitive.
“It's simple and runs well, but it gets tedious as you go through 20 levels and the boss in the end when there's very little variation.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game's optimization is excellent, with smooth gameplay and minimal performance issues experienced during play.
“The gameplay itself is as smooth as could be, with little to no performance issues once I was in-game.”
