Madrobot X

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features nostalgic pixel art graphics that evoke classic arcade experiences.
Gameplay is engaging with a good balance of challenge, including unique boss fights and a variety of power-ups.
Controls are smooth and intuitive, making it accessible for players of different skill levels.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in levels and enemy designs, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Some players found the difficulty curve to be steep, which may deter casual gamers.
Minor bugs and issues with screen tearing detract from the overall experience.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
33%
22%
The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style, appealing to fans of 8-bit aesthetics. While some reviews note the graphics as "poor quality," others appreciate their clarity and smoothness, especially in the context of bullet visibility. Overall, the visuals are considered charming and effective, complementing the game's nostalgic vibe.
- “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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The gameplay is generally considered decent but not exceptional, with some users noting issues with controls and hitbox accuracy in similar shooters. However, the game offers long playtime, high replay value, and excellent controller support, making it a worthwhile recommendation 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, complementing the visuals and smooth controls. While it may not be groundbreaking, it effectively enhances the overall experience without trying to stand out.
- “It has nice graphics, nice music, and very smooth controls.”
- “Nice graphics, sound, and music; it doesn't try to do anything special.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is just okay.”
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 resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
- “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.”
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.
- “Well programmed and bug-free, and most importantly, it has controller support.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability due to its lengthy gameplay, low price, and features like Steam cards and full controller support, making it a highly recommended choice for players seeking value.
- “With long gameplay and high replay value for a low price, along with Steam cards and full controller support (I used an Xbox 360 controller - perfect and precise movement), it is hard not to recommend this game.”