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 with faster pacing and better mechanics compared to previous titles, making it more enjoyable despite some repetitiveness.
- The writing is consistently funny and well-crafted, with unique character arcs that add depth to the overall experience.
- The game lacks mouse support and key rebinding options, which can make navigation and gameplay cumbersome for some players.
- Combat can feel repetitive at times, especially for those who are not primarily interested in the combat mechanics.
- There are still some bugs and glitches present, which can detract from the overall immersion and experience.
- story38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Robot Battle Maiden" is well-received, praised for its humor and emotional depth, while seamlessly integrating into the existing lore of the series. It explores themes of transformation and identity, with engaging character interactions and unique storytelling elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong point of the game, appealing to fans of the genre and the developer's previous works.
“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 on 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.”
- humor30 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 reviewers highlighting its engaging and quirky style. The blend of comedy with the storyline, along with vibrant character designs and a fitting soundtrack, enhances the overall charm. Reviewers appreciate the trademark humor that parodies anime tropes while maintaining a fun and entertaining atmosphere throughout the game.
“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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a basic life simulation that involves managing stats and equipment, allowing players to progress with minimal challenge. It draws inspiration from the Persona series, emphasizing time and relationship management, while also benefiting from a fun narrative and nostalgic elements. However, some previous titles from the developer have been criticized for flawed and unpolished gameplay, relying heavily on strong writing to maintain player interest.
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects significantly enhance the game's enjoyable experience, with a diverse soundtrack that changes with the time of day and includes nostalgic tracks from previous games. The vibrant art style and quirky character designs complement the fitting soundtrack, contributing to the overall charm of the game. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the music, highlighting it as a standout feature.
“The vibrant art style, janky but funny character designs, and a fitting soundtrack contribute to the game's charm.”
“Morning, afternoon, and night all have different music.”
“You'll also enjoy music from the previous games (I especially love the track from Gender Bender used for the 'select character' screen).”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite being rooted in comedy, the game effectively balances humor with meaningful character development, showcasing vibrant art and quirky character designs that enhance the narrative. The engaging soundtrack further complements the overall charm, making the characters' growth feel authentic and impactful.
“Even though these games are comedy at heart, I feel Lached always does a good job of not letting that get in the way of actual character development.”
“The vibrant art style and janky but funny character designs, which are brought to life by the characters themselves throughout the story, along with a fitting soundtrack, contribute to the game's charm.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant art style and quirky, humorous character designs that enhance the storytelling. The combination of these visual elements and a fitting soundtrack adds to the overall charm of the game.
“The vibrant art style, janky but funny character designs brought to life by the characters themselves throughout the story, along with a fitting soundtrack, contribute to the game's charm.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has improved compared to previous versions, with a more usable UI and less visual jankiness. However, users still report that it remains somewhat buggy.
“It's still kinda buggy, but not nearly as visually janky.”
