Robo Puzzle Smash
- November 15, 2018
- Pxlplz
Robo Puzzle Smash is an intensely addictive competitive puzzle game that will test your wits and skill against your opponent in a high-energy, block bashing brawl with a twist! Drop the blocks and rotate your field to match colored blocks together and set up combos. When the moment is right, use a Breaker to smash the blocks to send them to your enemy!
Reviews
- Unique gameplay mechanics that blend puzzle and fighting game elements, providing a fresh experience.
- Visually appealing with vibrant graphics and a fun soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Offers various game modes including local and online multiplayer, as well as a tournament mode for up to 32 players.
- Lack of mid-run progress saving in arcade mode, making it frustrating to restart after quitting.
- Limited single-player content and replayability, with some players finding the arcade mode too easy.
- Online multiplayer suffers from a lack of active players, making it difficult to find matches.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features unique mechanics that enhance the puzzle fighter format, such as rotating the board and stunning opponents, which adds a dynamic element to the experience. However, some players find the core gameplay lacks depth, with limited modes and challenges, particularly in the arcade mode. Overall, while the game offers solid traditional gameplay with appealing aesthetics, clarity on certain mechanics could improve the experience for newcomers.
“I thought it was a great idea, and was really amazed by the unique gameplay mechanics.”
“The unique mechanics it brings to the puzzle fighter format make it a unique and enjoyable experience and really make you plan out your strategies.”
“Excellent arcade puzzling gameplay!”
“It's an ok game, but I just don't feel even close to hooked by the core gameplay.”
“The only con is the mechanics of sending stuff to the opponent are not super clear (if you're not familiar with puzzle fighter) and there is no manual, but it's not necessary to understand the details to smash some robo puzzles.”
“The gameplay is very familiar if you ever played a matching game, although you can also rotate the board, shuffling the blocks in the process.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique aesthetic and cute voxel visuals that add charm, while others note a clash of styles between characters, backgrounds, and cutscenes. Despite some criticisms, such as the pixelated font and character visibility, the overall visual presentation is appreciated for its creativity and effort, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“I like the game's aesthetic work, which is something that the dev clearly put much time into. I'm not a fan of the pixelated font, though, and the characters sometimes don't stand out too clearly from the backgrounds.”
“Considering how generic most of the games in this genre are, you have to give the developer some credit for doing those extra visuals.”
“It is also worth mentioning its aesthetic value, such as the cheesy soundtrack and cute voxel visuals, almost like it's making fun of fighting games.”
“Graphics are okay, but there are a lot of style clashes between the robots, the backgrounds, and the cutscenes.”
“Considering how generic most of the games in this genre are, you have to give the developer some credit for attempting to create extra visuals.”
“It is also worth mentioning its aesthetic value, such as the cheesy soundtrack and cute voxel visuals, which almost seem to make fun of fighting games.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in the game is presented through the arcade mode, which features a humorous narrative complemented by appealing visual and sound design. While the campaign can be completed quickly on easier difficulties, it offers a more challenging experience at higher levels.
“It's got a nice visual design, nice sound design, and the story is funny too.”
“Played through the arcade mode (aka story mode) on easy quickly, but the higher difficulties really step it up for a tense challenge.”
“The arcade mode is the main campaign, if you can even call it that; someone was actually credited with the 'story'.”
“I played through the arcade mode (aka story mode) on easy quickly, but the higher difficulties really step it up for a tense challenge.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, characterized as enjoyable and complemented by a cheesy soundtrack that adds to its aesthetic appeal. The combination of the music and cute voxel visuals creates a playful, almost satirical take on traditional fighting games.
“The music is pretty good, though.”
“It is also worth mentioning its aesthetic value, such as the cheesy soundtrack and cute voxel visuals, almost like it's making fun of fighting games.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“The music is overly simplistic and doesn't match the intensity of the action, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the visuals are charming, the cheesy soundtrack feels like a parody rather than a genuine homage to the genre.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous story complemented by appealing visual and sound design, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
“It's got a nice visual design, nice sound design, and the story is funny too.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 200 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the single-player mode lacks sufficient replayability to justify its $15 price, and the limited player base makes finding online opponents challenging, further diminishing the game's replay value.
“I don't find there's quite enough replayability in the single player to justify the $15 price point.”
“With so few people owning the game, you'll be hard pressed to find opponents in online mode.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes during rematches, which negatively impacts the overall gameplay experience.
“The game freezes for me during rematches.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“Stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game without interruptions.”