ROBO OH
- October 17, 2020
- Foxy Boxy Games
Get on SteamROBO OH is a rhythm game where you play as a robot repair technician, solving musical puzzles to restore robots to working order. Use a variety of tools and abilities to match the rhythm of incoming data streams and repair malfunctions. With fast-paced gameplay and a catchy soundtrack, ROBO OH offers a unique and engaging musical experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming NES-style graphics and sound, capturing the retro aesthetic beautifully.
- Simple controls with a surprisingly deep combo system, making it accessible for newcomers while still engaging for experienced players.
- Great value for the price, offering a fun and replayable experience with a variety of unique characters.
- Lack of online play limits multiplayer options, which may be disappointing for some players.
- The input buffer can be awkward, making it difficult to execute special moves consistently.
- The final secret boss battle can be frustratingly difficult, potentially detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their authentic retro aesthetic, reminiscent of NES and SNES styles, featuring charming character designs and a vibrant chiptune soundtrack. This nostalgic visual presentation complements the simple controls and engaging gameplay, making it a standout in the indie fighting game genre. Overall, the graphics successfully evoke a classic gaming experience while maintaining modern gameplay elements.
“This game manages to have everything a good fighting game should while limiting itself to two buttons, all while having a novel and very authentic NES/Famicom aesthetic.”
“A giant robot fighting game with simple controls and a compelling retro aesthetic.”
“The character design, art style, and soundtrack fit very well and emulate an older game from the NES era, which is a true accomplishment.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older generation of gaming.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game feel less immersive.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and nostalgic chiptune style, reminiscent of classic NES-era games. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the pixel art and overall aesthetic, enhancing the gaming experience without becoming repetitive or annoying.
“The music and sound effects are also really good.”
“The music is good, and it doesn't get annoying given the time of the rounds.”
“The character design, art style, and soundtrack fit very well and emulate an older game from the NES era, which is a true accomplishment.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of classic NES titles, with a unique blend of retro aesthetics and Street Fighter-inspired dash cancel combos. However, some users note the gameplay is somewhat limited and lacks true online support, though the pricing reflects these constraints. Overall, it offers a creative experience for fans of both mecha designs and fighting game mechanics.
“Really fun, very good gameplay; it looks like you could truly port the game to an actual NES cartridge and it would work beautifully.”
“A NES-styled retro game featuring super robots and deep Street Fighter gameplay mechanics with just 2 buttons?”
“So far there is no true online support and gameplay is rather limited, but the price does reflect that.”
“The dash cancel mechanics allow for some creative combos, a bit like a focus attack dash cancel from Street Fighter 4.”
“The cast is a mix of mecha designs and Street Fighter mechanics weaved together.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story mode is well-received for its engaging narrative and the innovative feature of allowing character upgrades, enhancing the classic gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of characters and movesets, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
“I have completed the story with Maxcyber and enjoyed his moveset a lot; I still have to try the other characters.”
“The story and training modes have everything you would want from them.”
“Allowing character upgrades during story mode is a clever idea to improve on the classic formula.”
“The story mode lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's 3.0 update enhances character playability and addresses previous issues, contributing to its high replayability, especially when played with friends. While there are 12 characters available, the lack of significant variation among them may limit long-term engagement for some players. Overall, the game's value and cooperative potential make it a worthwhile experience.
“It took me quite a bit to 100% the game, and with friends, it is infinitely replayable. With such a small price, the game offers great value too!”
“The 3.0 update makes the characters more playable and fixes some issues, enhancing the overall experience.”
“There are 12 characters available to play, which adds to the replayability, even though there's not much variation in play among them.”
“12 characters are playable, although there's not much variation in play among them.”
“It took me quite a bit to 100% the game, and with friends, it is infinitely replayable. With such a small price, the game has great value too!”
“The 3.0 update makes the characters more playable and fixes some issues, but it still lacks the depth needed for long-term replayability.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its nostalgic design and art style, effectively capturing the essence of classic NES games, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The character design, art style, and soundtrack fit very well and emulate an older game from the NES era, which is a true accomplishment.”
