Robo Instructus
- June 20, 2019
- Big AB Games
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Reviews
- Robo Instructus offers a unique and engaging programming experience, combining robot navigation puzzles with a realistic scripting language that closely resembles Python.
- The game features a well-designed difficulty curve, gradually introducing new concepts and challenges that keep players engaged and encourage learning.
- It provides a stable cross-platform experience with a clean user interface, helpful tutorials, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solving complex puzzles.
- The game has a steep learning curve, which may frustrate beginners or those without a solid programming background, as it quickly ramps up in difficulty without sufficient guidance.
- Some players find the in-game code editor lacking in functionality, making it difficult to manage larger programs and debug effectively.
- The game can feel open-ended and overwhelming at times, with players unsure of how general their solutions need to be, leading to potential confusion and frustration.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the outstanding visuals and UI, others criticize the minimalistic and unpleasant design. Overall, the aesthetic appeal and graphical quality significantly impact the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“The graphical presentation and music are outstanding.”
“Nice UI, graphics, and music.”
“It's graphics, how much I can customize, and the enjoyability factor.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being outstanding and enjoyable, complementing the overall graphical presentation and user interface. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a notable feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“The graphical presentation and music are outstanding.”
“Nice soundtrack.”
“Nice UI, graphics, and music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, featuring unique mechanics that require players to adapt their strategies, such as a robot that veers to the right when moving forward. Players enjoy the programming-based puzzles, though they may find their solutions occasionally rendered ineffective by new game mechanics.
“This is a pretty fun programming-based puzzle game so far, with some unique mechanics such as whenever the robot is instructed to go forward, it will move towards the tile but veer towards its right side.”
“A few times I thought I was outsmarting the game by writing code general enough to carry on to a further level, only to have a new mechanic completely nullify what I wrote.”
“This is a pretty fun programming-based puzzle game so far, with some unique mechanics about the game, such as whenever the robot is instructed to go forward, it will move towards the tile but veering towards its right side.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is considered basic and serves merely as a functional element rather than a compelling narrative. It resembles the style of Zachtronics games, particularly in its scoreboard feature, despite not being developed by them.
“The story is rudimentary and feels like it's only there because the game needs one.”
“One of the first Zach-like games I have played that is not made by Zachtronics, even down to the scoreboard at the end of each mission.”
