Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries

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Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is a challenging 2D platformer with an old-school vibe and puzzles that require both dexterity and critical thinking. As Robbie, players must navigate through treacherous levels filled with traps, enemies, and hidden secrets to collect the Orb of Mysteries. With its captivating atmosphere and steadily increasing difficulty, Robbie Swifthand will test the limits of your platforming skills and keep you coming back for more.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Robbie Swifthand features clever level design that challenges players with a mix of precision, timing, and memory, making each victory feel rewarding.
The game has a polished aesthetic with beautiful graphics, engaging music, and smooth controls, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
It's a highly addictive platformer that offers a satisfying challenge, appealing to fans of hardcore games and those who enjoy trial-and-error mechanics.

Many deaths can feel unfair due to hidden traps and obstacles that are difficult to see, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game can be excessively challenging, with some players feeling that the difficulty spikes are too steep, especially in later levels.
There are occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain platforms, which can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
23 mentions
65 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, featuring bright, decorative visuals and intricate details like moving grass and effective lighting. Players appreciate the combination of appealing aesthetics, polished sound design, and immersive environments, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some users note performance issues on certain systems, the graphics are generally considered above average and contribute significantly to the game's addictive nature.
- “The visuals are more than just pleasing, bright, decorative; I love how the grass moves when you run through it, the light reflection on the walls, all these little details that secretly satisfy your soul.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and atmospheric, and the music and sound are superb, creating a very immersive environment.”
- “The look and feel of the game is really great, and the graphics, music, and sounds are polished.”
- “On a Mac, the high level of graphics tends to make the Mac run slower.”
- “This can get frustrating and despite the lower graphics making things run a little smoother, the control mechanical aspect of this is still fairly challenging.”
- “Intersting artwork”
gameplay
19 mentions
32 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and responsiveness, with creative mechanics that evolve throughout the game. However, some players noted issues with keyboard controls and frustrating hazards, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a challenging and rewarding experience, particularly for fans of old-school gameplay aesthetics.
- “Gameplay is very smooth and responsive.”
- “Even as an early access title, this game provides good gameplay and cruel level designs that will keep you wanting more and more as you progress!”
- “The game mechanics and boss patterns don't compromise.”
- “Okay on a keyboard setup, when you change the keystrokes around, the game still has some issues and needs a bit of fine tuning.”
- “I can't say that I liked things like the hidden spikes in the grass, or the flow of the mechanics while I was playing.”
music
15 mentions
67 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its immersive and satisfying nature. Users recommend playing with headphones to fully appreciate the superb soundtrack, which complements the beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay. While some expressed a desire for more variety in the music, the overall consensus is that the audio elements significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “Love the hardcore element, superb soundtrack.”
- “The music is awesome, the level design is smart and the game is worth every euro you give!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and atmospheric, and the music and sound are superb, creating a very immersive environment.”
- “I would have liked more than one music track, but that's okay.”
- “I would have liked more than one music track, but that's okay.”
story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around the character Robbie's treasure-seeking adventure in a temple, unfolds gradually through text rather than dialogue, with Robbie expressing himself through images. While the narrative provides an intriguing backdrop, it is not the primary focus of the gameplay, allowing players to engage more with the mechanics than the plot itself. Overall, the story is appreciated for its depth, but it serves more as a complement to the gameplay experience.
- “Great game with beautiful gameplay, sounds, graphics, and story!”
- “As you continue with the game, more of the story and what is actually going on is being revealed.”
- “There's an interesting story that's gradually unfolding - but it's not the focus (nor does it have to be, in my opinion).”
- “I suppose the story sort of made sense as an introduction, but neither character really speaks; it's mostly text-written and Robbie responds with images instead of words.”
- “Right at the beginning, Robbie finds himself inside a temple and hungry for treasure. Any deed he might accomplish in his journey will be a byproduct of his quest for gold.”
- “And there you have it, the story, as you are quickly prompted to do some platform jumping!”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its great sense of humor, which adds a refreshing twist to its challenging gameplay and short levels. Reviewers find the humor original and a welcome departure from typical heroic narratives, highlighting the developer's comedic talent.
- “Difficult game with a great sense of humor and short levels.”
- “For me, this one is really funny, original, and true (since I'm a little bit tired of always playing the all-justice hero).”
- “Pros: amazing humor from the developer.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of this puzzle-platformer to be excessively tedious, characterized by trial-and-error gameplay that relies heavily on precise timing and memorization of obstacles. The experience is described as frustrating rather than rewarding, as the constant need for pixel-perfect jumps detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “It's too tedious to be rewarding as an intellectual exercise, when 90% of it is just remembering all the obstacles and then trying to achieve pixel-perfect, timing-perfect jumps.”
- “This is a tedious puzzle-platformer that errs more on the side of being trial and error, reflex-driven challenges with a microsecond of leeway on the timing before something crushes you, stabs you, slices you, burns you, and so on.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and superb audio, which together create an engaging and immersive environment. Reviewers highlight the combination of visual and auditory elements as a standout feature, especially considering the game's budget price.
- “Couple that with excellent audio, which contributes to an engaging atmosphere at a budget price, and you've got yourself a small gem.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and atmospheric, and the music and sound are superb, creating a very immersive environment.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the optimization aspect encourages persistent effort, as players continuously strive to improve their performance until they achieve perfection.
- “You keep trying and trying until your performance reaches perfection.”
- “The optimization mechanics really encourage you to refine your strategies and improve your gameplay.”
- “I love how the game rewards you for optimizing your resources and making smart decisions.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits good stability, with no noticeable bugs or glitches during gameplay. However, some issues with the user interface have been noted.
- “The user interface is mainly unstable, but I haven't encountered any bugs or glitches in the levels yet.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which severely impacted my enjoyment.”