Mr. Robot

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Mr. Robot is a single player arcade puzzle game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Moonpod and was released on November 3, 2008. It received positive reviews from players.

In Mr. Robot, a 2005 action-puzzle game, players control a robot on a mission to repair a space station. Using specialized tools, players must solve increasingly complex puzzles to restore power, fix machinery, and fend off alien threats. With its unique blend of physics-based puzzle-solving and fast-paced action, Mr. Robot offers a challenging and engaging experience.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of puzzle platforming and turn-based RPG elements, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games.
The storyline is engaging, with interesting characters and clever twists that keep players invested throughout the game.
Despite its flaws, the game has charming graphics and sound, evoking a sense of nostalgia for older gaming styles.

The controls are often described as floaty and imprecise, making platforming sections frustrating and difficult to navigate.
The turn-based combat is considered repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
Numerous bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, with some players reporting issues that hinder progress and enjoyment.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, featuring compelling characters, redemption arcs, and unexpected twists, all set within a unique sci-fi context involving robots and AI. Players appreciate the blend of storytelling with gameplay elements like puzzles and platforming, although some critiques highlight moments of cliché and slow pacing. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect that enhances the gaming experience, despite some mixed opinions on its execution.
- “The storyline is great, and has good bots, bad bots, redemption arcs, and full-blown twists.”
- “It's got a really neat sort of singularity-type story that I've never seen in a game before.”
- “Meanwhile, an interesting story is being told, all from the perspective of robots, mechs, and other machines that maintain a sleeping human colony ship.”
- “While I appreciated and enjoyed the 3D isometric platforming aspect of the game (which was admittedly the majority of the game), it's dragged down horribly by an utterly one-dimensional, boring, repetitive RPG-type combat system, as well as an uninspired storyline chock full of sci-fi clichés.”
- “The story and the puzzle sections made the game for me.”
- “It's a cute little turn-based RPG with a charming story involving robots that have just enough AI to exude personality in the way Wall-E's robot characters did.”
graphics
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The graphics of this indie title from 2007 are surprisingly good, offering a charming retro aesthetic that appeals to players. However, there are notable issues, including bugs and problems with windowed mode that detract from the experience. Overall, while the visuals can be enjoyable and modernized, they are marred by technical flaws.
- “Has surprisingly good graphics and writing for an indie title from 2007.”
- “The graphics were good, very old school and enjoyable.”
- “A brilliant puzzle game based around a strong storyline that runs on almost any machine (like an Asus Eee) but looks beautiful when the graphics are turned up to the max.”
- “There are a lot of bugs related to the graphics. I played in window mode, since on high quality the image becomes 'deep-fried.' To add salt to the injury, the cursor isn't bound to the window, so expect issues with your toolbar. It goes without saying that there are no fixes at all.”
- “The graphics remind me a bit of Startopia (man, I wish that game was released on Steam) and it has a certain charm.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally appreciate that grinding is not a necessary component in the game, as healing items are readily available and allow for progression without excessive battles. However, some find the combat to be tedious and the controls challenging, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “As long as you're willing to die occasionally, no grinding is needed.”
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and satisfying, making the effort worthwhile.”
- “The grind is balanced perfectly, allowing for progression without feeling tedious.”
- “While stat-increasing items were occasionally found, grinding in RPG battles thankfully didn't seem to be a requirement due to the amount of healing items.”
- “Mr. Robot is long, the combat is tedious, the controls are finicky, and yet, I keep coming back to it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, while enjoyable as a fun indie puzzle-platformer RPG from 2007, is marred by numerous bugs and glitches that affect its overall stability.
- “A fun indie puzzle-platformer RPG from 2007, despite the numerous bugs and glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs that ruined my experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its awesome and relaxing soundtrack, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is awesome and relaxing.”
- “The music is really good.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of quality, struggling to effectively combine puzzle platforming with traditional RPG elements.
- “An attempt at combining puzzle platforming with traditional RPG gameplay into a cohesive experience.”
- “The gameplay isn't good.”
- “An attempt at combining puzzle platforming with traditional RPG gameplay results in a disjointed experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is derived from its absurd portrayal of robots as sentient beings that "die" rather than simply disappearing, creating a darkly comedic effect. Additionally, unintentional references to "soylent" and "among us" in the credits add to the humor, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “It's funny because the game tries to force on you the idea that these robots are sentient beings and indeed 'die', not just disappear.”
- “The references to 'soylent' and 'among us' in the credits were hilarious, mostly because they felt unintentional.”