Robot Daycare

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Robot Daycare is a single player action game with horror, drama, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by KigyoDev and was released on September 3, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

story20 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Charming visual novel with a heartwarming story and adorable characters that evoke genuine emotions.
Engaging narrative with branching storylines and two distinct endings that encourage replayability.
Cute art style and smooth gameplay, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.

The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and choices.
Some dialogue feels unnatural and contrived, making it difficult for players to fully immerse themselves in the story.
The handling of mature themes, such as mental health and violence, may be off-putting or uncomfortable for some players.

story
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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 reflect on personal values, though some find certain plot elements jarring or contrived. Overall, the game is praised for its heartwarming storytelling, cute characters, and the emotional depth it evokes, making it a memorable experience for fans of the genre.
- “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
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"Robot Daycare" is a visually charming and emotionally engaging visual novel that masterfully blends heartwarming storytelling with humor and thought-provoking themes. Players become 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 narrative routes that leave a lasting impression. The game effectively balances lightheartedness with emotional depth, making it a memorable experience for fans of 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
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The graphics in "robot daycare" are characterized by colorful, hand-drawn artwork that brings the world to life with charming and expressive character designs. While the art style is generally cute and engaging, some players noted that certain narrative choices lead to graphic descriptions of violence, though nothing explicit is visually depicted. Overall, the visuals received mixed reviews, with some players rating them around 6/10, appreciating the aesthetic but feeling it could be improved.
- “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
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its fittingness for the sci-fi theme and its ability to enhance the narrative, particularly during eerie moments in the corruption route. The soundtrack complements the cute art style and story, with casual tunes and sound effects that enrich the overall experience. Additionally, players have the option to support the developers by purchasing the soundtrack as DLC.
- “The game is free, but the devs can be supported by buying the art book or soundtrack as DLC.”
- “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 music is fitting for a sci-fi story.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 forming bonds, which adds depth to the humor. Overall, the mix of lighthearted moments and darker comedic elements contributes to a memorable and entertaining narrative.
- “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
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The gameplay in "Robot Daycare" is straightforward, focusing primarily on dialogue and choice-making that impacts the story's progression. Players appreciate the smooth experience and the option to disable violent content, along with warnings about potential triggers.
- “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 will 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 have the option to turn off the violent parts.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a casual and relaxing vibe, enhanced by varied character expressions that align with the mood, despite the limited changes in the protagonists' appearances. This simplicity contributes to an enjoyable and immersive experience typical of visual novels.
- “Like most visual novels, the main protagonists have limited changes of appearance, but this game compensates for that with varied expressions that align 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
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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.”
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and challenges, making it feel fresh and engaging every time you dive back in.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies allows for countless combinations, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character development for its distinctive and expressive designs, enhanced by colorful, hand-drawn artwork that vividly brings the world 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
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Users report a high level of stability, noting that there are no bugs or glitches, and the gameplay is smooth and seamless.