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Robot Daycare

90%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
graphics, music
90% User Score Based on 97 reviews

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Three perpetually bickering college students team up to create an AI, but will their quest for a robotic child end up as a crash course in parenting or self-defense? Discover the secret this group of "friends" is hiding and choose if you want to help them forgive and forget... or fuel the conflict.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
story20 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and engaging story with heartwarming themes of friendship and identity, making it emotionally impactful.
  • The art style is cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • The branching storylines and multiple endings provide a good level of replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes based on their choices.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in the story.
  • Some dialogue feels unnatural and contrived, which can detract from the immersion and emotional connection to the characters.
  • The handling of mature themes, such as mental health and violence, may come off as jarring or poorly executed for some players.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Robot Daycare" is a charming and interactive visual novel that explores themes of morality and emotional growth through the lens of a robot character. Players appreciate its engaging narrative, multiple endings, and the ability to evoke strong emotions, although some find certain plot elements jarring or contrived. Overall, the game is praised for its heartwarming storytelling, cute characters, and the potential for deeper exploration in future updates or sequels.

    • “Through its branching storylines and multiple endings, the game encourages players to reflect on their own values and beliefs, adding a layer of depth and replayability to the experience.”
    • “With its charming characters, engaging narrative, and beautiful artwork, 'robot daycare' is a must-play for anyone with a soft spot for robots and a love of storytelling.”
    • “The story is nicely written, the good ending gave me many emotions and the bad ending was wonderfully twisted.”
    • “The only reason it's getting a thumbs down from me is that there's an incident late in the storyline that I don't think any of the characters handled well.”
    • “That final plot twist in a positive ending was so dumb I felt annoyed.”
    • “For the wholesome route, in the second half where they buy Nano clothes and go back to their place, the story gets a little muddy.”
  • emotional
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Robot Daycare" is a visually charming and emotionally engaging visual novel that masterfully blends heartwarming storytelling with humor and thought-provoking themes. Players find themselves deeply invested in the relationships between the robots and children, experiencing a range of emotions from laughter to heartfelt moments, with both wholesome and tense endings that leave a lasting impression. The game's ability to evoke genuine emotional responses, despite its short length, makes it a standout in the genre.

    • “The interactions between the robots and the children are filled with genuine warmth and humor, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their relationships.”
    • “This game emotionally broke me.”
    • “Both endings are emotional in their own way and greatly enjoyable.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "robot daycare" feature colorful, hand-drawn artwork that vividly brings the world and its charming characters to life, complemented by a cute art style and engaging narrative. While the visuals are generally appealing, some players noted a lack of graphic content despite the presence of violent themes in the story. Overall, the artwork is well-received, though some reviews rated it a modest 6/10.

    • “The colorful, hand-drawn artwork brings the world to life in vivid detail, while the character designs are both distinctive and expressive.”
    • “With its charming characters, engaging narrative, and beautiful artwork, 'Robot Daycare' is a must-play for anyone with a soft spot for robots and a love of storytelling.”
    • “The artwork is really cute and the story is nice.”
    • “Make certain choices, though, and you'll witness some pretty graphic descriptions of violence and what may or may not be defined as torture (though nothing graphic is actually shown in the art).”
    • “I thought there'd be some graphic gore, but not.”
    • “Graphics/art - 6/10”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its fitting sci-fi themes and ability to enhance the narrative, particularly during eerie moments in the corruption route. The casual background music complements the cute art style and story, while additional support for the developers is available through purchasing the soundtrack as DLC. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “The music is fitting for a sci-fi story.”
    • “The story is accompanied mainly by casual music with occasional sound effects.”
    • “When the corruption route occurs, the music feels eerie, but still retains the theme, a sci-fi horror at best.”
    • “The game is free, but the devs can be supported by buying the art book or soundtrack as DLC.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by warm and comedic interactions between robots and children, creating an emotionally engaging experience. Players appreciate the blend of hilarious dialogue and absurd situations, such as a character attempting to program a robot for harm but ultimately bonding with friends, which adds depth to the humor. Overall, the mix of lightheartedness and heartfelt moments contributes to a memorable comedic experience.

    • “The interactions between the robots and the children are filled with genuine warmth and humor, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their relationships.”
    • “Even all their interactions were hilarious.”
    • “A lot of the dialogue made me laugh, and the heartwarming route was nice and sweet.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Robot Daycare" is straightforward, focusing primarily on dialogue and choice-making that impacts the story's progression. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay experience and the inclusion of trigger warnings, along with the option to disable violent content.

    • “In terms of gameplay, 'Robot Daycare' is relatively straightforward, with most of the emphasis placed on reading dialogue and making choices that influence the direction of the story.”
    • “Very good story and smooth gameplay.”
    • “At the beginning of the gameplay, you are warned about possible triggers, and you have the option to turn off the violent parts.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, 'robot daycare' is relatively straightforward, with most of the emphasis placed on reading dialogue and making choices that influence the direction of the story.”
    • “At the beginning of the gameplay, you are warned about possible triggers, and you will have the option to turn off the violent parts.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a casual and relaxing vibe, enhanced by varied character expressions that align with the overall mood. While the protagonists have limited visual changes, the game's simplicity contributes to a soothing experience for players.

    • “Like most visual novels, the main protagonists have limited changes of appearance, but this is more so; therefore, to compensate for this, the expressions were varied and in accordance with the atmosphere.”
    • “Like most visual novels, the main protagonists have limited changes in appearance, but this is more pronounced here; therefore, to compensate for this, the expressions were varied and in accordance with the atmosphere.”
    • “The casual atmosphere and the simplicity of this game result in a truly relaxing experience.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its branching storylines and multiple endings, prompting players to explore different choices and reflect on their values and beliefs. This depth enhances the overall experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

    • “Through its branching storylines and multiple endings, the game encourages players to reflect on their own values and beliefs, adding a layer of depth and replayability to the experience.”
    • “The diverse character choices and unique paths ensure that no two playthroughs feel the same, making it a game you can return to time and again.”
    • “With various gameplay styles and strategies to explore, each session offers a fresh experience, keeping players engaged and eager for more.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is enhanced by distinctive and expressive designs that complement the vibrant, hand-drawn artwork, creating a visually engaging experience that brings the characters to life.

    • “The colorful, hand-drawn artwork brings the world to life in vivid detail, while the character designs are both distinctive and expressive.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a high level of stability, noting that there are no bugs or glitches, and the gameplay experience is smooth and seamless.

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