Madrobot X

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Madrobot X is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by NetoX and was released on September 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MadRobot X is a challenging shoot 'em up game with pixel art style and classic gameplay. As the head of a giant robot, you must escape from a mad scientist's laboratory while fighting off enemies and bosses. With adjustable gameplay settings, gamepad support, and various power-ups, this old-school shooter promises an exciting and new experience.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Madrobot X features smooth and responsive controls, making dodging enemy fire feel natural and enjoyable.
The game captures the retro arcade vibe with its colorful pixel art, engaging soundtrack, and intense gameplay, providing a nostalgic experience.
With a variety of power-ups and challenging boss fights, the game offers enough content to keep players engaged for a few hours.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in levels and enemies, leading to a repetitive experience as players progress.
Some players find the difficulty curve to be steep, which may deter casual gamers or those unfamiliar with the genre.
Minor bugs and issues with screen tearing can detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
34%
22%
The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style, appealing to fans of 8-bit aesthetics, with clean visuals that enhance gameplay. While some users note the graphics as poor quality compared to modern standards, many appreciate the nostalgic charm and clarity, particularly in bullet visibility during action sequences. Overall, the visuals are complemented by a fitting soundtrack and smooth controls, creating an enjoyable experience.
- “The pixel graphics are clean and bullets are easy to see.”
- “Game's designed in an old-fashioned 8-bit graphics style and features lots and lots of shooting with different weapons.”
- “It has nice graphics, nice music, and very smooth controls.”
- “Graphics are very poor quality retro pixel.”
- “Game's designed in old-fashioned 8-bit graphics style and features lots and lots of shooting with different weapons.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a soundtrack that effectively complements the gameplay's pace and enhances the overall experience. While some users find it enjoyable and relaxing, others describe it as merely "okay," indicating a mix of appreciation and moderate expectations. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere without attempting to stand out significantly.
- “The soundtrack matches the pace perfectly, keeping your adrenaline up from start to finish.”
- “It has nice graphics, nice music, and very smooth controls.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is just okay.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The gameplay is generally considered decent, with some users noting issues like control and hitbox problems common in many shooters. However, the game offers long playtime, high replay value, and excellent controller support, making it a recommendable choice for its price.
- “With long gameplay, high replay value for a low price, Steam cards, and full controller support (I used an Xbox 360 controller - perfect and precise movement), it is hard not to recommend this game.”
- “Many shooters I see released on Steam have some serious control or hitbox problems, making gameplay a mess.”
- “Gameplay is okay but not great.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect is minimal, with users noting a lack of a traditional narrative. However, it conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of challenges.
- “No story.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability with its intense, concise gameplay and low price, making it an appealing choice for players seeking quick, engaging shoot 'em up action. Additionally, features like Steam cards and full controller support enhance the overall experience, further encouraging repeated play.
- “It's not complicated, it's not long, but it nails exactly what it sets out to do: give you an intense, replayable burst of shoot 'em up fun.”
- “With long gameplay, high replay value for a low price, Steam cards, and full controller support (I used an Xbox 360 controller - perfect and precise movement), it is hard not to recommend this game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time that can feel overwhelming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Gets tedious quickly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, being well-programmed and largely bug-free, with the added benefit of controller support enhancing the overall experience.
- “Well programmed and bug-free, and most importantly, it has controller support.”