Mayan Death Robots

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Mayan Death Robots is a single player and multiplayer arcade turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Sileni Studios and was released on November 20, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Mayan Death Robots" is a real-time artillery game set in a Mayan environment invaded by alien killing machines. Players choose a robot with unique abilities and weapons, and compete to destroy their opponent's power core in simultaneous turns. The game features religious practices, environmental destruction, and multiple modes, including a single-player campaign and multiplayer options.

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gameplay8 positive mentions

Fast-paced and fun gameplay, making it an excellent choice for local multiplayer with friends.
Unique character abilities and humorous weapons add variety and excitement to matches.
Engaging single-player campaign with a humorous storyline and plenty of replayability.

Lack of online multiplayer limits the game's appeal for those wanting to play with friends remotely.
Some players find the game to be overly simplistic and boring after a few rounds.
Technical issues have been reported, such as the game freezing at the title screen.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fast-paced mechanics, where players and opponents take turns simultaneously, and features a well-balanced variety of character and weapon options. Reviewers appreciate the engaging story, good graphics, and the creator's evident passion for fun gameplay, which is complemented by a strong musical score. Additionally, the campaign mode introduces interesting gameplay variations that enhance the overall experience.
- “The character/weapon variations are well balanced, and the gameplay changes during the campaign mode make it even more interesting.”
- “The game just lives and breathes the creator's love of gameplay, indie artwork, and good ol' fun-to-play.”
- “The gameplay is pretty fast, with both you and your opponent taking your turns at the same time, and there is a great variety in gameplay between the different character robots (without any of them being distinctly more powerful than the others).”
- “The gameplay is pretty fast with essentially both you and your opponent taking your turns at the same time, and there is a great variety in gameplay between the different character robots (without any of them being distinctly more powerful than the others).”
- “But when you are alone, they made sure they have plenty of story line to keep you entertained with plenty of variations on the gameplay!”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Mayan Death Robots" is highlighted by its funny weapons, amusing sound effects, and chaotic gameplay, especially when played with friends. Players enjoy the lighthearted interactions and quirky perks, such as cheering allies and whimsical attacks, which contribute to a fun and engaging experience. Overall, the game is praised for its entertaining story and comedic elements that enhance the gameplay.
- “Mayan Death Robots is at its best when you play together with friends; you'll get yourself and your buddy involved in some hilariously chaotic and unexpected situations.”
- “I also like that the controls are simple and straightforward, and I just love all these cute little perks the game offers: the way your allied Maya try to help you and cheer for you (woohoo! woohoo!), the funny sound effects, banana attacks, and so on.”
- “Instead, I'm hoping for a future upgrade of this really funny game that enables networked co-op... fingers crossed :-)”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an engaging and entertaining gameplay experience. The visuals are described as hilarious and vibrant, enhancing both the fun for players and the enjoyment for spectators. Overall, the game's graphics reflect the creator's passion for indie artwork and gameplay.
- “And the sheer hilarity of the visuals and action in the game make it ridiculously fun for spectators to watch.”
- “Awesome gameplay, funny and interesting story, good graphics.”
- “The game just lives and breathes the creator's love of gameplay, indie artwork, and good ol' fun-to-play.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an over-the-top and entertaining storyline centered around a galactic TV show involving death robots, filled with humor and insanity. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that complements the gameplay, ensuring a variety of storylines to keep them entertained, even during solo play. Overall, the combination of a funny and interesting story with good graphics enhances the gaming experience.
- “There's a great over-the-top storyline about the death robots galactic TV show, and all the insanity that ensues.”
- “Awesome gameplay, funny and interesting story, good graphics.”
- “But when you are alone, they made sure they have plenty of storyline to keep you entertained with plenty of variations on the gameplay!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “Good gameplay, and especially good music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its ten distinct robot playstyles, allowing players to explore various strategies and experiences in each playthrough.
- “Combined with the ten different playstyles of the robots, the game packs a ton of replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for being polished and well optimized, indicating a smooth performance and a high level of refinement in its design.
- “Polished and well optimized!”