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Puzzle Bots

78%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 133 reviews

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In "Puzzle Bots," players navigate a world of challenging puzzles using a team of small robots, each with unique abilities. The game features a charming story and a variety of environments, from factories to laboratories, to explore. Players must use strategic thinking and creative problem-solving to guide the bots to their goals and uncover the secrets of the game's world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
story15 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style that appeals to both children and adults.
  • Puzzle Bots offers a lighthearted and humorous story, making it a great choice for casual gaming and family play.
  • The puzzles are simple and accessible, making it an excellent introduction to point-and-click adventure games for younger players.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only a couple of hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic, lacking challenge and depth, which could frustrate more experienced gamers.
  • The story and character development are considered weak and underwhelming, with some dialogue and humor falling flat.
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a group of robots forming friendships and attempting to assist humans, leading to humorous and lighthearted misadventures. While the narrative is simplistic and primarily aimed at children, it features charming characters and amusing dialogue that can entertain younger audiences, though it may frustrate older players seeking depth. Overall, the story is engaging enough for casual play, but its brevity and lack of complexity may leave some players wanting more.

    • “The story of the robots forming a friendship group and trying to help the humans by being what the humans designed them to be, yet still getting themselves into trouble because they don't understand the world very well is sweet and funny to play through.”
    • “It's a short, punchy, self-contained story with interesting characters and good humor, and I'll be keeping my eye out for other games from these devs.”
    • “The story is pretty well written for a short game, and the voice acting is spot on.”
    • “A very limited point and click adventure with a very contrived, awkward story and lame characters.”
    • “The story is uninteresting and boring, puzzles are either way too easy or head-bashingly frivolous and have no logic, the quality of the graphics are god-awful and inconsistent (why are the robots like 16-bit sprites and the rest of the game looks like a drawn cartoon world?).”
    • “However, instead of a fun journey, the developers decided to take the lazy route and force a very, very dumb and short story which ultimately ruined the game for me.”
  • humor
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as lighthearted and suitable for a younger audience, featuring cute characters and a simple, funny storyline that often elicits chuckles. While many players appreciate the charming and cheesy comedic elements, some critique the execution, noting issues with comedic timing and voice acting that detract from the overall humor. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable, if simplistic, humor that appeals to casual players, particularly children.

    • “The story of the robots forming a friendship group and trying to help the humans by being what the humans designed them to be, yet still getting themselves into trouble because they don't understand the world very well is sweet and funny to play through.”
    • “The characters are memorable and likable, and their dialogue is hilarious.”
    • “Charming yet utterly hilarious.”
    • “A lighthearted kid-friendly adventure game that feels as though it is supposed to be funny, but due to poor comedic timing and a sub-par voice cast, ends up not being very funny at all.”
    • “Short, unfunny, and not very interesting... Puzzle Bots isn't really worth your money; I'd go spend that 5 bucks elsewhere.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as charming and cute, featuring a bright and adorable art style with contributions from notable illustrators. However, many reviewers criticize the overall quality as inconsistent and low, with some elements appearing outdated or janky, which detracts from the experience, especially for players familiar with more polished titles. While the visuals may appeal to younger audiences, they may leave older players feeling underwhelmed.

    • “The graphics are incredible!”
    • “The art style is adorable, goofy, and bright.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the illustrations are provided by some famous illustrators including contributions from Harvey James of Kotaku fame.”
    • “A safe puzzle game that is limited by the aged programming and aesthetics and is rather janky.”
    • “The graphics and animation, while charming, are underwhelming.”
    • “The quality of the graphics is god-awful and inconsistent (why are the robots like 16-bit sprites and the rest of the game looks like a drawn cartoon world?).”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and familiarity, reminiscent of classic adventure games, but is often criticized for being slow and uninspired. While some players appreciate the easy-to-understand mechanics and basic puzzles, others find the experience lacking in depth and charm, leading to a mixed reception overall.

    • “The gameplay is easy to get into, and should be instantly familiar to anyone who enjoys the classic LucasArts and Sierra adventure games.”
    • “Despite the overly simple point-and-click gameplay, I'm surprised at how nice this actually is with its also simple plot and mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay sort of like Lost Vikings where you switch back and forth between the robots to complete the puzzles.”
    • “Slow, uninspired gameplay.”
    • “The puzzles are very basic, the mechanics are simple, and the human characters are annoying.”
    • “I was supposed to talk about the good things about the game, but all of the charm ended up with a bitter taste, and there's no point talking about mechanics because there's no physics involved or anything.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game initially may not resonate with everyone, but it tends to grow on players over time, with some tracks being particularly well-received. While personal taste plays a role, the music is generally considered fitting for the game, and the standout feature is the high-quality voice-overs typical of Wadjet Eye Games. Additionally, the playful inclusion of house music during robot celebrations adds a fun element to the experience.

    • “Some of the music tracks are really good, but where the game really excels is in its voice-overs; something you should really expect from Wadjet Eye Games.”
    • “The art and music initially didn't appeal to me, but as I played, I grew to love it.”
    • “Music is a matter of taste and preferences, of course, but I'd say it's definitely fitting.”
    • “When a robot finds a bonus item, they all do a little dance to some house music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, with multiple users stating that there is no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “There is no replay value in this game.”
    • “There is no replay value in this game.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable experience at a low price, but users report significant stability issues, including bugs, inconsistent sound, and sporadic subtitle display.

    • “The game seems cool and is fun for how cheap I got it, but it's really buggy. I get no sound, and now subtitles appear only some of the time.”
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