LogicBots
- February 8, 2017
- Incandescent Games
- 10h median play time
LogicBots is a single-player simulation puzzle game offering around 10 hours of playtime. Players design, build, and wire their own unique robots to complete logic-based challenges, with 40 levels, in-depth tutorials, and multiple objectives. It also includes sandbox mode, level builder, workshop integration, and a physics-driven gameplay experience with a soundtrack by Brandon Penney aka Neon-Bard.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience for those interested in robotics and logic puzzles, providing a satisfying sense of achievement when successfully completing tasks.
- It serves as a great educational tool for understanding Boolean logic and robotics concepts, making it suitable for students and enthusiasts alike.
- The building mechanics and customization options for robots are engaging, allowing players to experiment with different designs and solutions.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making simple tasks frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and inconsistencies in the physics simulation, leading to unpredictable outcomes that can hinder progress.
- Many players find the solutions to puzzles to be overly restrictive, often requiring precise setups that can feel arbitrary and limit creativity.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its logical and technical challenges, appealing to fans of mechanics and electronics, though it suffers from significant bugs and subpar user interfaces. While the levels are original and the gameplay can be fun and satisfying, many players feel that improvements are needed in mechanics and support systems to enhance the overall experience.
“I would recommend this game for people who love logical and technical challenges, and possibly future mechanics.”
“If you don't have a problem with that, the actual gameplay is challenging, fun, and satisfying though!”
“If you like a mind-challenging game and enjoy mechanics/electronics, then I recommend this one.”
“Extremely buggy in core gameplay, do not buy.”
“I wish I could give a thumbs up, but the mechanics really need some work, and I'd really like to see a better help system on each level.”
“Both of the UIs (mechanical and logic) are far below the level which would be acceptable in a serious application; particularly the mechanical one.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple and utilitarian, serving their purpose without being particularly impressive. While some users appreciate the aesthetic aspects of robot design and the realistic simulation of physics, the overall consensus is that the graphics are not the main draw of the game, which focuses more on challenging puzzles and customization. Despite their simplicity, the graphics are deemed serviceable for the target audience, who are more interested in gameplay mechanics than visual flair.
“I love the ease of constructing the 'bot' and the wiring designs and graphical setup of the circuit boards.”
“I envisioned generalized challenges with lots of robot parts and options for different ways to complete the challenges, where my design decisions matter, and I can achieve some cool aesthetics.”
“Good graphics, very nice puzzles, and a great way to exercise your logic skills.”
“While the graphics are nothing to write home about, the physics and robots are realistic enough that you could buy a robot kit and a handful of sensors to approximate many of your designs in reality.”
“The graphics are simple but serviceable, but the audience for this game is probably not going to be swayed by the graphics much anyway.”
“And it does everything right but graphics... but I really love this game and I recommend it for everyone who loves circuits, programming, challenging puzzles, and customizable robots.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a storyline that progresses as players gain and program robots to complete tasks, effectively integrating gameplay mechanics with narrative development. Players engage with the story by designing bots to navigate challenges, such as turning at colored walls, which enhances the interactive experience.
“There was a storyline, and you gained bots as you moved through the story.”
“You used the robots to move the story along by programming them to do certain tasks.”
“Little story for the last point... I was doing the level where you have to design the bot to turn when it reaches a colored wall.”
“The storyline felt minimal, and while you gained bots as you progressed, it lacked depth.”
“The narrative was underwhelming, with little engagement beyond programming robots to perform tasks.”
“There was a lack of meaningful story development; I found myself just designing bots to complete simple objectives.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that severely impact core gameplay. Many reviewers advise against purchasing it due to these persistent problems.
“I really wanted to like this, but it's way too buggy.”
“Extremely buggy in core gameplay, do not buy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's optimization has significantly improved, leading to smoother gameplay experiences, especially with the integration of community features like Steam Workshop. Additionally, some users have observed that bot performance can vary dramatically upon retries, suggesting that the game's mechanics may require some patience and experimentation for optimal results.
“The game has improved, with community features such as Steam Workshop now built into the game, more fun things to do, and an optimized core for smooth play.”
“I've played the first chapter and half of the second, and one thing I have realized is that if your bot does not succeed the first time, but you know it should, retrying without changing anything a few times often results in a dramatic change in your bot's performance.”
“I've played the first chapter and half of the second, and one thing I've realized is that if your bot does not succeed the first time, but you know it should, retrying without changing anything a few times often results in a dramatic change in your bot's performance.”
“The optimization in this game feels inconsistent; sometimes my bot performs well, and other times it fails inexplicably, even with the same settings.”
“I find the optimization to be frustrating. The game often lags or stutters, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally view the monetization strategy as justified, suggesting that the advertising efforts made for the game were worthwhile.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the presence of multiple optional objectives in each stage, which incentivizes them to revisit levels for a different experience.
“Each stage has multiple optional objectives, which is sure to encourage replayability.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and fresh.”
“With different character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more.”
“Each stage has multiple 'optional' objectives, which is sure to encourage replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy, enhancing the overall experience alongside a fluid and intuitive user interface, while complementing the challenging puzzles.
“The music is catchy and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging throughout.”