Robolife2: Nova Duty
- March 11, 2023
- Barance Studio
Robolife2: Nova Duty is an erotic simulation game that serves as the second installation in the Robolife series. In this single-player game, players interact with a robot girl named Aino, who has lost her memories. The game combines visual novel, date sim, and time management elements as players fix Aino's body and uncover her hidden secrets. The game boasts a good story and mature content.
PC
Reviews
- The game features excellent voice acting and high-quality animations that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a good balance of engaging story, humor, and interactive gameplay, making it enjoyable for both fans of visual novels and RPGs.
- The sequel improves upon its predecessor with more depth, character development, and a variety of scenes that cater to different tastes.
- The gameplay can become repetitive due to the need for grinding to unlock additional scenes and progress in the story.
- Some players have reported translation issues and minor bugs that can detract from the experience.
- While the game has a variety of sexual content, some players feel that certain promised features, like anal scenes, are underwhelming or exaggerated.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in this sequel is praised for its engaging plot, character development, and humor, building effectively on the foundation of the first game. Players appreciate the blend of comedy and emotional depth, along with improved writing and voice acting, making it a compelling experience. However, some note that the progression can involve significant grinding to unlock key story scenes.
“A very good sequel to a great interactive story game.”
“I enjoyed the first game, this one just builds on it in every way, there's plenty of love for the characters and the overall story evidently from the writing.”
“The story leading up to those scenes also makes sense in the given context of the plot.”
“Expect to be grinding for some time before you'll reach a certain point in the story where you unlock more scenes.”
“The first game of this series was good story-wise, but not very good in any other way.”
“The bugs are fixed faster than I can make progress in the story, and also there are new features added as well.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their significant improvement over the predecessor, showcasing better artwork, vibrant colors, and a polished user interface. Reviewers highlight the impressive character designs, animations, and a wealth of customization options, all contributing to a visually appealing experience that enhances gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the art style and voice acting are noted as standout features that elevate the game's aesthetic quality.
“The game is a huge step-up from its predecessor, both in gameplay and artwork.”
“Firstly, the artwork is undeniably better drawn in a variety of colors, as you can see and browse through lots of Nova's android parts throughout the game.”
“The art style, CGs, and new animations are all great.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay strikes a solid balance between visual novel elements and interactive mechanics, featuring improved turn-based battles and useful customization options. While the game retains some repetitive tasks necessary for unlocking content, it enhances the experience with quality voice acting, animation, and a more engaging storyline. Overall, it is considered a worthy successor to its predecessor, though some players wish for less grinding.
“True to the first game, this one is a good balance of visual novel and actual gameplay.”
“The game is a huge step-up from its predecessor, both in gameplay and artwork.”
“The introduction of turn-based battles was grand, as well as the mechanics to counter your opponent's moves.”
“The non-sexual gameplay is full of repeated tasks, but it's required if you want to unlock any more scenes.”
“The same systems and customizations return, each part of a set having 2 or 3 variations, and the skills on those parts are actually useful now because some have battle chips that can be used with the new battle mechanics on exploration events.”
“I would have liked them to reduce the amount of grinding that you have to do to complete certain routes.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with many scenes eliciting genuine laughter, and the characters, primarily androids, are noted for their depth and charm. The sequel to Robolife introduces a new storyline and heroine, blending an engaging narrative with comedic elements and clever genre references, while maintaining a focus on robot customization and skill development. Overall, the game's lighthearted approach and witty writing contribute significantly to its appeal.
“The humor is great, and the interface is simple and easy to use. No overcomplicatedness, and a lot of scenes made me laugh out loud.”
“It's kind of funny that a game with mostly androids would have better characters than most games.”
“The sequel of Robolife features a new story and a new heroine who has lost her memory. It maintains an interesting narrative with a comic touch and adds new funny references to the genres of mechs and movies in general.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers engaging mechanics and improved content, the grinding required to progress through the story and unlock scenes can be excessive. Many express a desire for a reduction in grinding to enhance the overall experience, despite the game's strong qualities.
“Expect to be grinding for some time before you'll reach a certain point in the story where you unlock more scenes.”
“Although the game is very good and a worthy successor to Robolife, I would have liked them to reduce the amount of grinding required to complete certain routes.”
“There is a lot of grinding in missions.”
