Robocraft

"Robocraft is a free-to-play warfare shooter game where players build, customize, and battle with futuristic robot vehicles in massive online multiplayer battles. With over 250 cubes and growing, the game features a constantly changing metagame with new weapons, components, and features added regularly. Players can test their robot designs against AI or battle online in vast battlefields against players worldwide."

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Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 974 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game allows for a high level of creativity in building custom robots.
Fun and chaotic gameplay that keeps players engaged.
The community aspect, including clan battles, adds depth to the experience.

The game has become heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free players to compete.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing new players with experienced ones.
The introduction of loot crates has frustrated many players, as it limits access to desired items.

gameplay
55 mentions
31 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of fun and frustration, with some players enjoying the creative and customizable aspects of building robots, while others criticize the balance, matchmaking, and repetitive nature of the game. Many reviews highlight a decline in quality due to updates that have altered core mechanics and introduced issues like overpowered weapons and a lack of meaningful content. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and a perceived shift away from what originally made the game appealing.
- “It's a fun, free-to-play game with great gameplay, graphics, and it is very time-consuming.”
- “The gameplay is great, with so many ways to approach it.”
- “Its creative and customizable gameplay allowed me to build and pilot my own unique robots, providing endless hours of fun and excitement.”
- “Gameplay is frustrating; game modes are horrible.”
- “Players are forced to endure endless hours of monotonous gameplay in order to unlock new components and upgrades for their robotic creations, only to find that their efforts are often met with paltry rewards and diminishing returns.”
- “The balancing, the currencies, and the gameplay have been irreversibly compromised ever since greed seeped into the developers' intentions.”
grinding
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception towards the grinding aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the skill involved in grinding for parts and the satisfaction of acquiring rare items, many express frustration over the excessive grind required, particularly in light of the pay-to-win (p2w) elements that make progress feel tedious and unbalanced. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is integral to the experience, it can detract from enjoyment, especially for those unwilling to invest significant time or money.
- “A lot of grinding, but it feels rewarding in the end.”
- “Your lifetime of grinding pays off with amazing rewards.”
- “No grinding needed, which makes the game more enjoyable.”
- “Ridiculous grinding to get the good stuff.”
- “It's so tedious grinding for items, and it's basically not fun anymore.”
- “The game has always been kind of grindy, but it's been getting worse and worse.”
graphics
14 mentions
50 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and high-quality CGI, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users note a decline in graphics quality and performance issues, suggesting that improvements are needed. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are concerns about inconsistencies and technical glitches.
- “Great game, the art style is a large contrast from blocky robots, detailed guns, and the maps are really well done.”
- “The game's charming graphics and cheerful soundtrack added to the game's overall appeal and made it a joy to play.”
- “The graphics are done to an amazing standard and the gameplay and physics are spot on!”
- “Meanwhile it turned into just another CTF clone with average graphics and poor gameplay.”
- “Graphics dumbed down, runs worse, looks worse.”
- “Please download this game and play it and make purchases so the devs can invest in increasing the graphics quality and advertising and partnerships.”
monetization
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling that it prioritizes profit over gameplay quality through excessive microtransactions and a restrictive loot crate system. While the game is free to play, users report that essential features and items are locked behind a paywall, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization approach has detracted from the game's potential and enjoyment, making it feel exploitative.
- “This is a free game; other than the customary spawn of satin (the dark lord of comfortable bedsheets) microtransactions, there is no cost to this game.”
- “Pretty good, not the best game due to the microtransactions, but there is amazing potential.”
- “You won't get anything good even with premium (I'm not going to say anything about microtransactions).”
- “Really shows the developers are cashing in with the microtransactions and letting the game die slowly.”
- “There are a lot of advertisements on loading screens, and a lot of stuff that is restricted for premium members only. The worst part is when you get the crates, you only get 4 types of items when you can get up to 8 only with premium membership, which is really annoying.”
- “What began as a strange but wonderful love-child of robot arena and Minecraft has devolved into a mindless, soulless cash grab, intent purely on selling loot boxes.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more developed story or campaign in the game, noting that while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a narrative detracts from the overall experience. Some reviews highlight the potential for a compelling storyline based on the game's tutorial, suggesting that the current format feels incomplete without a structured narrative.
- “This game is amazing; there isn't really much more they could add, except a campaign or storyline, because in the tutorial, it seems to have a great starting point for a story/campaign.”
- “This game is amazing; there isn't really much more they could add, except a campaign or storyline or something, because in the tutorial, it seems to have a great starting point for a story/campaign.”
- “No spoilers, no plot twists, just a brief description on the experience of a game.”
- “I loved the game before 2015 when it was only here for you to enjoy, but now it has the money-grabbing system, and I'd write a whole story about how bad this game is now.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezing and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to disconnections. While the game has potential, these glitches and the recent update have negatively impacted the overall experience, prompting calls for fixes.
- “The crate update screwed the game and now it's pay to win. Not to mention that because the game sometimes freezes for 2 seconds, it disconnects my computer and I have to wait 5 minutes!”
- “Sometimes the game freezes mid-session and crashes.”
- “The game is good but has some glitches that need to be fixed.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's cheerful soundtrack and charming graphics significantly enhance its overall appeal, contributing to a joyful gameplay experience. Reviewers have praised the music as a standout feature, with some rating it a perfect 10/10.
- “The game's charming graphics and cheerful soundtrack added to the game's overall appeal and made it a joy to play.”
- “Masterpiece music 10/10”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often describing it as "totally funny" and giving it high praise, such as a perfect 10/10. However, some users suggest that the game could benefit from additional features, like multiplayer building, to enhance the overall experience.
- “Totally funny! Best game ever, 10/10, but could use some new features, like multiplayer building.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its overall quality, but it suffers from significant optimization issues that lead to poor performance.
- “Poor performance.”
- “This game is one of the most awesome games I've ever played, but there is a gigantic problem with it: there is an issue with optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the emotional toll of slow item progression and matchmaking, leading to feelings of breakdown and disappointment.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with many users recommending it based on this aspect alone.
- “A game that offers this much replayability, in my opinion, deserves a recommendation.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I keep coming back to this game because there are always new strategies to explore.”