Planet R-12

About

"Planet R-12" is a tactical shooter where players assemble a team of soldiers to fight against enemy combat robots and massive bosses on a treacherous planet. The game features 7 types of soldiers, each with unique weapons and skills, and over 40 unique enemies. Players can control the soldiers directly or command them strategically, while dealing with gradually damaging robotic foes.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game provides a unique blend of 2D side-scrolling shooter and RTS elements, allowing for engaging squad control and tactical gameplay.
Players appreciate the variety of characters and abilities, which adds depth and strategy to the gameplay.
Many users found the game enjoyable and worth the low price, highlighting its fun mechanics and potential for improvement.

The game suffers from poor technical implementation, including low-quality graphics and lack of resolution options, making it difficult to play on modern PCs.
It is criticized for being too short, with many players wishing for more levels and content to extend gameplay.
The AI of the teammates is often described as lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the artwork as amateurish and lacking professional quality, which detracts from the overall experience. Others find the visuals to be cute and serviceable, noting smooth gameplay and creative design elements. Overall, the visual quality is seen as a significant drawback for many, with limited options for customization.
- “However modest in design, this game shows immense creativity in both the artwork and storyline; with fights that are fun and interactive with a bit of a 'Castle Crashers' feel to it, though a touch more tactical.”
- “Very cute, graphics were nice, smooth gameplay, was a lot more challenging than I was expecting.”
- “The graphics are also nice.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodge-podge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging 2D action format, featuring dynamic combat against a variety of well-designed robotic enemies and amusing bosses. While the mechanics are imaginative and entertaining, some players found the pacing, particularly during longer fights and the final boss encounter, to be a drawback. Overall, the game offers a fun experience but may feel overpriced for its content.
- “Pretty simple and casual 2D action game for a couple of hours of story gameplay, which has not only nice visual design, but also very dynamic gameplay with quite a variety of enemies, scripted situations, and amusing bosses.”
- “This game has very original and cool robotic opponents; their behavior and the mechanics of their destruction are also very well developed.”
- “Game mechanics are really good and imaginative.”
- “Gameplay: 5, I was entertained in the early game, but fights took too long, and the final boss was a slog.”
- “It's fun and hard work to be a winner against all kinds of technological mechanical robots or android figures.”
- “Gameplay: 5, I was entertained in the early game, but fights took too long, and the final boss was a slog.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
44%
22%
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, complemented by a creative narrative and engaging artwork. While the gameplay starts off slow and challenging, it evolves into a more dynamic experience with varied enemies and interactive battles reminiscent of "Castle Crashers," albeit with a tactical twist. Overall, the story mode is the sole focus, providing a concise yet enjoyable journey.
- “Pretty simple and casual 2D action game for a couple of hours of story gameplay, which has not only nice visual design, but also very dynamic gameplay with quite a variety of enemies, scripted situations, and amusing bosses.”
- “However modest in design, this game shows immense creativity in both the artwork and storyline; with fights that are fun and interactive with a bit of a 'Castle Crashers' feel to it, though a touch more tactical.”
- “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.”
- “There are no other modes besides the story mode.”
- “At the start, the game is very slow and hard, but it gets better towards the second mission/level.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the stability of the game, focusing instead on the skills available to players. Therefore, no definitive conclusions about stability can be drawn from the provided texts.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “The grinding in this game is tedious and feels like a chore.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel terrible.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly tedious and unenjoyable.”