Roblak
- April 12, 2024
- Roblak
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Get on itch.io Store"Roblak: Dusk Pub" is a casual simulation game where you manage a bar and recruit cute girl servers to help expand your business across the land of Brendt. Train employees, upgrade your pubs, and open new branches to increase revenue and defeat the evil capitalist. As you progress, you can also increase the girls' affection levels through gifts to unlock more stories about them.
Reviews
- Fun and relaxing gameplay with engaging characters and good art style.
- The H-scenes are of high quality, with some being animated and interactive.
- The game offers a cozy atmosphere and enjoyable pub management mechanics.
- Lacks basic visual novel functionality such as a backlog and saving during dialogue.
- The game is relatively short and the story feels underdeveloped.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and some translation issues are present.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as underwhelming, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth in character development, leading to a feeling of abruptness in relationship arcs. While the world-building and individual character backstories are appreciated, the overarching narrative lacks personal closure and fails to engage players fully. Overall, the story is seen as average, with potential for improvement through additional chapters and more meaningful connections between gameplay and narrative.
“Having finished the game, the world building and story is very good.”
“The story behind each character is nice.”
“The story behind the overarching game is nice.”
“The game is too short, the story is boring, and overall gameplay and mechanics are underdeveloped.”
“The main story is alright; it has clear goals, but there are no specific character endings, so it doesn't feel like there is personal closure. What happens to each character in the end? Do they stay in an open relationship like this?”
“Right now, it feels like the relationship story is too abrupt because we don't know anything about the girls when we hire them. Then suddenly, after we give them a gift and enter their relationship story, it feels like we missed some kind of event.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with some users appreciating the strategic elements and interactive scenes, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the game's short length and underdeveloped mechanics, suggesting that it has potential but ultimately falls short due to a lack of variety and content. Overall, while some aspects are enjoyable, the gameplay experience is often seen as basic and could benefit from more complexity and narrative integration.
“Amazing quality and fun gameplay.”
“Good engaging and strategic gameplay.”
“The gameplay expands as well, as you are given new minigames, challenges, and other side content which are all immensely better, being fun to play.”
“Game is too short, story is boring and overall gameplay and mechanics are underdeveloped.”
“It's kind of a shame that there's so little interaction for the main gameplay loop and not too much content in general as the game had the potential to be 'really good' instead of just 'good enough for the price'.”
“The starting gameplay is generic enough to make you question why they even bothered making a game when it adds so little of its own.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their realism and detailed art style, particularly in intimate scenes, which some players find immersive. However, there are mixed opinions on the overall consistency of the art style, with some describing it as random.
“The game graphics are so realistic that it truly immerses you in the experience.”
“Great art style.”
“The art is good, but the art style is quite random.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a cozy setting infused with supernatural fantasy elements, where characters navigate relatable everyday challenges. The background music contributes positively, enhancing the overall ambiance and earning a solid rating of 8/10.
“The setting and atmosphere is all very cozy and filled with supernatural fantasy characters that are just dealing with normal everyday slice-of-life problems.”
“The background music is okay, sufficient to give a nice atmospheric nuance.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as unexpectedly wholesome, evoking positive emotions and a sense of warmth in players.
“An oddly wholesome game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music in the game tends to become repetitive quickly, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The background music gets repetitive fast.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes dull.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel out of place.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features an average harem plot, which contributes to a limited replayability experience, leaving players with little incentive to revisit the game after completing it.
“The average harem plot really limits the replayability of the game.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability almost nonexistent.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game's situations, often suggesting that the issues presented could be resolved with simple solutions, highlighting a lighthearted approach to problem-solving within the gameplay.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highly praised for its exceptional design and illustration, complemented by outstanding voice acting, particularly highlighting the performance of seiyuu Kaneko.
“The character design and illustrations are top-notch, and the voice actors are fantastic, with Kaneko being one of the standout performers.”
“The depth of character development really draws you in, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations becoming more complex as the story progresses.”
