My Mad Scientist Roommate Turned Me Into Her Personal Robotic Battle Maiden?!?
- November 6, 2023
- Lach
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "My Mad Scientist Roommate Turned Me Into Her Personal Robotic Battle Maiden?!?", a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game, players become Sam, a human forced into a robotic battle maiden body by their mad scientist roommate. Navigate the magical world of The Frakk, complete with life-sim, visual novel, and RPG elements, while trying to restore your human form. Enjoy hilarious writing and professional Australian voice acting during combat sections.
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Reviews
- The game features an engaging and humorous story that builds on the existing lore of the series, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and returning players.
- Combat has been improved significantly, making it faster and more enjoyable compared to previous titles, while the character development and interactions are well-written and entertaining.
- The game retains the quirky Australian humor and unique art style that fans of the series have come to love, providing a fun and immersive experience.
- The game suffers from some repetitive combat mechanics and lacks depth in character development, which may disappoint players looking for more complexity.
- There are notable accessibility issues, such as the lack of mouse support and key rebinding options, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players may find the game too reliant on prior knowledge of the series, making it less accessible for those unfamiliar with the lore and characters.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is well-received for its engaging blend of humor and emotion, seamlessly integrating into the existing lore of the series. Players appreciate the character transformations and the unique storytelling approach that combines visual novel elements with combat, enhancing the overall experience. The narrative is characterized by its quirky charm and strong comedic elements, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The story seamlessly weaves into the existing lore, offering a mix of humor and emotion.”
“More to the point, this game features transformations, of both body and mind, and tells the story of how the affected individuals deal with those problems as they're thrust upon them.”
“It bridges some gaps in the main story and gives more backstory for some of the characters in the best way possible.”
“The other element I wanted to bring up is that as you explore the dungeons, you will stumble across encounters with a short story introduction in the standard visual novel style, then get interrupted by attacking enemies, then continue the conversation.”
“They're not crutches to make up for storytelling or humor; the whole setting is just so disjointed and in shambles (in a good way) that the author insert can slip in and out and it wouldn't be annoying.”
“The story is similar to other games by the developer; there's a lot of silly gender bending, except this time with robots.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its clever writing and ability to elicit genuine laughter, with many players highlighting its engaging and quirky character designs, as well as the vibrant art style that enhances the comedic experience. The blend of humor with the storyline, including a mix of absurdity and parody of anime tropes, contributes to its charm and keeps players entertained throughout. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature, integral to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“Of course, all of this is covered with a dressing of comedy, which is always very well done and often legitimately hilarious.”
“Like its predecessors, it is incredibly funny, with moments when I genuinely laughed out loud on several occasions.”
“The game's strong points are its engaging writing, appealing art, and entertaining humor.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward life simulation with basic mechanics focused on managing stats and dungeon exploration, reminiscent of the Persona series' time and relationship management elements. While it offers a nostalgic and entertaining narrative, some players find the gameplay simplistic and lacking depth, though the writing and humor enhance the overall experience.
“With a nostalgic reunion, a fun narrative, and subtle gameplay enhancements, it's a must-play for mbbverse.”
“Gameplay is similar and it's understandable - both of those titles take inspiration from the Persona series with the time and relationship management part of gameplay.”
“In terms of gameplay, it's just a life sim, a fairly basic one too; keep your stats topped up each day, chip away at the dungeon.”
“The gameplay is easy enough that you can jump in, see where your stats are lacking, buy the equipment that boosts those lacking stats, then cruise through without really thinking.”
“Lached Up Games' previous attempt at a JRPG, Alluna and Brie, was the point where Lach's writing style and humor solidified itself into a solid and consistent world that could grow and be more widely entertaining than just simple anime jokes, but the gameplay was rather flawed and unpolished - still fun, but were it not for the writing, might not have been worth playing.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects significantly enhance the game's charm, with distinct tracks for different times of day and nostalgic tunes from previous games. Players appreciate the vibrant soundtrack that complements the quirky character designs and overall fun experience.
“The music and sound effects add to the fun experience.”
“The vibrant art style, janky but funny character designs brought to life by the story, along with a fitting soundtrack, contribute to the game's charm.”
“The vibrant art style, janky but funny character designs brought by the characters themselves in the story, and a fitting soundtrack contribute to the game's charm.”
“Morning, afternoon, and night all have different music.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Despite being primarily comedic, the game effectively balances humor with meaningful character development, showcasing vibrant art and quirky character designs that enhance the storytelling. The engaging soundtrack further complements the overall charm, making the characters feel more dynamic and relatable.
“Even though these games are comedy at heart, I feel that they always do a good job of not letting that get in the way of actual character development.”
“The vibrant art style and the janky but funny character designs, which are brought to life by the characters themselves throughout the story, contribute to the game's charm.”
“The character development is engaging and adds depth to the overall narrative, making players feel more connected to the story.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
“Despite the game's potential, the characters remain one-dimensional and fail to grow throughout the story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's vibrant art style and humorous, albeit janky, character designs enhance its charm, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enriches the overall experience.
“The vibrant art style, along with the quirky yet humorous character designs, adds a unique charm to the game, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack.”
“The graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that immerse you in the game's world.”
“The character animations are fluid and expressive, making every interaction feel lively and engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game has improved compared to previous versions, with a more usable UI and efforts made to enhance the system. However, users still report some bugs, indicating that while progress has been made, it is not yet fully polished.
“It's still kind of buggy, but not nearly as visually janky.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
