Robot Detour

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"Robot Detour" is a puzzle-based video game where players deliver batteries to robot friends while avoiding enemies in six unique worlds. Each world offers diverse challenges, from easy to weird levels, requiring strategic thinking and quick maneuvers. With fish also included, this game provides a quirky and engaging experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features clever and well-designed puzzles that provide satisfying 'a-ha' moments, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
Robot Detour has a charming art style and catchy music, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The game introduces new mechanics in each world, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging while maintaining a balanced difficulty curve.

Some players found the difficulty curve unbalanced, with certain levels being significantly easier or harder than others.
The Arcade world, which includes real-time challenges, was not well-received by all players, with some finding it frustrating.
A few mechanics, such as the rotating gears, felt clunky and unintuitive, detracting from the overall smooth gameplay experience.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
76%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by a clever and evolving set of mechanics introduced in each of the six worlds, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. While most mechanics are well-received, some, like the rotating gears, can feel clunky at times. Overall, the game successfully challenges players with a variety of puzzles that encourage strategic thinking, though some levels may suffer from an uneven difficulty curve.
- “The gameplay is well-thought-out: every mission brings fresh challenges, encouraging strategic thinking and skillful maneuvering of your character.”
- “Each of the six worlds introduces a new mechanic to keep things fresh.”
- “The puzzles are genuinely clever, and I love how the mechanics evolve with each new world.”
- “Mainly, I personally didn't enjoy the arcade world all that much, and there's another mechanic about rotating gears which occasionally felt a bit clunky and unintuitive.”
- “There was a bit of jank with the gears and blocks in the final world, and gears in general were a bit clunky, and I wish there was some more stuff to that specific mechanic, but that's my only real complaint.”
- “"Robot Detour" is a puzzle game that stretches its gameplay mechanics to the limit of what they can offer; some levels can feel too hard to complete and others too easy as you progress in the game. I'd say that the game needs some balance when it comes to the difficulty curve.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
25%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a cozy vibe and beautiful soundtracks. Players appreciate the combination of enjoyable music and appealing art style, which together create a relaxing environment perfect for unwinding. Additionally, the inclusion of secret songs and humorous music tracks adds an extra layer of charm and engagement.
- “Wonderful soundtrack, adorable characters, a very pleasant and clean art style, spinning fish(!!!) - the game has it all!”
- “Beautiful artwork, atmospheric music — it’s perfect for killing a couple of hours in the evening and unwinding from daily routines.”
- “The enjoyable music and graphics, coupled with the game's challenges, are very valuable to me!”
- “A whole bunch of mechanics, several easter eggy stuff including music tracks I personally laughed at!”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and clean art style, which enhance the overall experience of the game. While the art style is generally well-received, some users noted that certain graphics could benefit from anti-aliasing. The combination of appealing visuals and atmospheric music contributes to a relaxing gaming experience.
- “The art style really adds a nice touch to it.”
- “Wonderful soundtrack, adorable characters, a very pleasant and clean art style, spinning fish(!!!) - the game has it all!”
- “Beautiful artwork, atmospheric music — it’s perfect for killing a couple of hours in the evening and unwinding from daily routines.”
- “Some of the graphics could use some anti-aliasing.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that there is no significant story element in the game, with a focus instead on well-designed gameplay that emphasizes strategic challenges and character maneuvering.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “The gameplay is well-thought-out: every mission brings fresh challenges, encouraging strategic thinking and skillful maneuvering of your character.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features light humor that adds charm to its brief playtime, making it enjoyable, though it is perceived as more suited for mobile platforms than PC. Overall, players appreciate the game's soulfulness and comedic elements.
- “The game is not long, but it is clear that it is made with a soul and a bit of light humor.”
- “It is a funny game, but more suited for a phone than a PC.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautiful artwork and atmospheric music, creating an ideal environment for relaxation and unwinding after a long day.
- “Beautiful artwork, atmospheric music — it’s perfect for killing a couple of hours in the evening and unwinding from daily routines.”