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.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

graphics30 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Robbie Swifthand features clever level design that challenges players with a mix of memory, precision, and timing, making each victory feel rewarding.
The game has a charming aesthetic with great graphics, smooth gameplay, and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It's a highly addictive platformer that encourages persistence, with a satisfying sense of accomplishment after overcoming difficult levels.

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.
Control issues have been reported, particularly with keyboard setups, which can lead to unintentional deaths and hinder the overall experience.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
28%
7%
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 light reflections. Players appreciate the polished artwork, effective lighting, and immersive sound design, which together enhance the overall gaming experience. While some users note that high graphics settings can slow down performance on certain systems, the aesthetic appeal and level design are consistently highlighted as standout features.
- “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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
60%
8%
Gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and responsiveness, with creative mechanics that evolve throughout the game. However, some players have noted issues with keyboard controls and frustrating hazards, such as hidden spikes, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game offers a rewarding sense of accomplishment and appeals to fans of hard, old-school gameplay.
- “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 say I felt accomplishment for each level I have passed, but 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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its superb soundtrack and immersive quality that enhances the overall experience. Users recommend playing with headphones to fully appreciate the audio, 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 sound design significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The music is awesome, the level design is smart and the game is worth every euro you give!”
- “I suggest you play with your headphones on, in order to cancel any other sounds and be able to focus on the really great sounds and music of this game.”
- “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, but that's okay.”
- “I would have liked more than one music, but that's okay.”
- “I would have liked more than one music, but that's okay.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story centers around Robbie, who embarks on a treasure-hunting adventure within a temple, with the narrative gradually unfolding through text rather than dialogue. While the story serves as an introduction to the gameplay, it is not the main focus, allowing players to engage more with the platforming elements. Overall, the story is considered interesting but secondary to the game's visual and gameplay experience.
- “Great game with beautiful gameplay, sounds, graphics, and story!”
- “There's an interesting story that's gradually unfolding - but it's not the focus (nor does it have to be, in my opinion).”
- “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.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional and original sense of humor, which adds a refreshing twist to the challenging gameplay. Players appreciate the short levels that complement the comedic elements, making it a standout experience for those seeking a break from traditional heroic narratives.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of this puzzle-platformer to be excessively tedious, characterized by trial-and-error gameplay that demands near-perfect timing and reflexes. The repetitive nature of memorizing obstacles detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel more frustrating than rewarding.
- “This is a tedious puzzle-platformer that errs more on the side of being trial and error, reflex-driven challenges with a micro-second of leeway on the timing before something crushes you, stabs you, slices you, burns you, and so on, and so on, and sooooo onnnnnnnn.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and superb audio, which together create an engaging and immersive environment. Users describe it as a small gem, particularly noting its impressive quality at a budget price.
- “The graphics are beautiful and atmospheric, and the music and sound are superb, creating a very immersive environment.”
- “Couple that with excellent audio that contributes to an engaging atmosphere at a budget price, and you've got yourself a small gem.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect is characterized by a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and striving for perfection in performance. Players are encouraged to repeatedly refine their skills and strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- “You keep trying and trying until your performance reaches perfection.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that while there are some stability issues related to the user interface, they have not encountered any bugs or glitches during gameplay levels.

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