RoboBlitz
- November 6, 2006
- Lion's Shade
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamRoboBlitz is a single-player, 3-4 hour long Science Fiction Role Playing game, offering a humorous, physics-based action experience. As the multi-talented robot Blitz, players activate an aging Space Cannon and use unique weapons to save their world from space pirates. The game features 19 puzzle-filled levels across 7 distinct environments, powered by advanced robot simulation, all running on Unreal Engine 3.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Unique level designs and engaging gameplay mechanics, including fun physics-based puzzles and a variety of weapons.
- Great graphics and a charming art style, enhanced by a catchy soundtrack.
- Includes a level editor, allowing for creative gameplay and user-generated content.
- The game suffers from bugs and crashes, particularly during boss fights, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Difficulty levels are inconsistent, with some levels being too easy while others are overly challenging.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and replayability.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Roboblitz is characterized by unique level designs and engaging mechanics, offering a fun experience despite its short duration of around five hours. Players appreciate the variety of upgrade options, weapons, and tools available, as well as the inclusion of a level editor that enhances replayability. Overall, the game delivers enjoyable core gameplay concepts typical of a 3D physics puzzler.
“I really enjoy all of the unique level designs and gameplay mechanics entirely.”
“The core gameplay concepts for a 3D physics puzzler are at least amusing, and it has a generously wide selection of weapons and tools.”
“Even though the game is short, its mechanics are very nice, and it can provide tons of fun in about 5 hours of gameplay. The inclusion of a level editor makes it even more enjoyable.”
“- long gameplay”
“- core gameplay concepts for a 3D physics puzzler are at least amusing, and it has a generously wide selection of weapons and tools.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users praising its charming art style and decent visual quality. Many highlight the appealing aesthetics and overall great look, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“It has a lot of charm in the writing, a neat art style, and a bop of a soundtrack.”
“It has decent graphics and it looks great!”
“[Awesome weapons and puzzles, great graphics, level editor on the PC version].”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a mixed experience with stability, noting occasional boss glitches and freeze frames, particularly during endboss encounters. While some find these bugs amusing and not detrimental to their enjoyment, others highlight the game's overall bugginess as a concern.
“There are a few boss glitches in almost each level; why isn't this in your list of cons?”
“The game idea isn't bad, but it's pretty buggy.”
“Even though I read many reviews stating the boss fights would be buggy, I experienced only one freeze frame at the final boss; everything else went smoothly.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, contributing to an enjoyable experience alongside the engaging writing and art style. Players find the soundtrack to be catchy and fitting, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
“Puzzle fun, the soundtrack is great and it's a rather good time.”
“It has a lot of charm in the writing, a neat art style, and a bop of a soundtrack.”
“It has good music.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong sense of humor, blending comedic elements with action and puzzle-solving gameplay. Notably, it features a hilarious physics-based tether mechanic that adds to its comedic charm, reminiscent of innovations seen in other titles like Just Cause 2.
“A game full of humor, action, and puzzle solving.”
“And it had a hilarious physics-based tether long before Just Cause 2.”
“It has a great sense of humor.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a giant station under attack from pirate robots, providing an engaging backdrop for the gameplay. Players navigate this narrative through various mechanics, including unique weapons and power-ups, which enhance the overall experience.
“This physics-powered game has an interesting backstory based on a giant station that comes under attack from pirate robots.”
“Beyond that subtle difficulty, the game holds interest with its basic story, handful of weapons, lasers, a spin move, barrel throws, tractor beam, levitation gun, and a few additional power-ups.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or emotional impact.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players often report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing that it moved them to tears upon completion.
“I remember I cried when I finished it.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
