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Robot Detour

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100%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, story
100% User Score Based on 101 reviews

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Robot Detour is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Nozomu Games and was released on November 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Robot Detour features clever and engaging puzzles that evolve with each world, keeping the gameplay fresh and enjoyable.
  • The game has a charming art style and pleasant music, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
  • Some players found the difficulty curve inconsistent, with certain levels being significantly easier or harder than others.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content or additional levels.
  • A few mechanics, particularly those involving timing, were seen as clunky or less enjoyable compared to the rest of the gameplay.
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Robot Detour" is characterized by its original and intuitive mechanics, which are effectively explored across six distinct areas, each introducing new challenges. While the puzzles vary in difficulty and some may feel tedious, the overall design encourages strategic thinking and creativity, making for a satisfying and engaging experience. Players appreciate the clever integration of mechanics and the game's charming presentation, though some express a desire for more content and better balance in difficulty.

    • “The gameplay is well-thought-out: every mission brings fresh challenges, encouraging strategic thinking and skillful maneuvering of your character.”
    • “The puzzles are genuinely clever, and I love how the mechanics evolve with each new world.”
    • “Each game 'world' has a new interesting mechanic in addition to the core cable mechanic.”
    • “This is the kind of game I'd expect would get its difficulty from tedium rather than mechanical depth.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its chill vibes and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the art style. Players appreciate the seamless flow of music between levels and the inclusion of hidden tracks, which add an extra layer of enjoyment. Overall, the combination of engaging music and visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a perfect choice for relaxation and entertainment.

    • “Chill music, great vibes.”
    • “Beautiful artwork, atmospheric music — it’s perfect for killing a couple of hours in the evening and unwinding from daily routines.”
    • “Wonderful soundtrack, adorable characters, a very pleasant and clean art style, spinning fish(!!!) - the game has it all!”
    • “The appearance, music, and difficulty of levels are made at a good level.”
    • “Clean visuals, cozy music.”
    • “A whole bunch of mechanics, several easter eggy stuff including music tracks I personally laughed at!”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their pleasant and clean art style, which enhances the overall experience of the game. While some users noted that certain elements could benefit from anti-aliasing, the beautiful artwork and charming character designs contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, complemented by a wonderful soundtrack.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while some puzzles effectively explore game mechanics, others can feel tedious and extraneous, leading to a grinding experience that may require additional effort or "lives" to overcome challenges. Overall, the balance between engaging and frustrating puzzles is a point of contention.

    • “I liked the concept; however, these puzzles can quickly become very tedious when they get challenging.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features light-hearted humor that resonates well with players, making it enjoyable and memorable, though it may feel more suited for mobile platforms than PC. While not lengthy, it is crafted with care, eliciting genuine laughter from users.

    • “There is one moment that made me laugh and instantly prompted me to leave a positive review.”
    • “It's a funny game, but it feels more suited for a phone than a PC.”
    • “The game is not long, but it's clear that it was made with heart and a touch of light humor.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a narrative component, focusing instead on well-designed gameplay that presents players with fresh challenges in each mission, promoting strategic thinking and skillful character maneuvering.

    • “No story.”
    • “The gameplay is well-thought-out: every mission brings fresh challenges, encouraging strategic thinking and skillful maneuvering of your character.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful artwork and atmospheric music, creating an ideal environment for relaxation and escapism during evening play sessions.

    • “Beautiful artwork and atmospheric music — it’s perfect for killing a couple of hours in the evening and unwinding from daily routines.”
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Robot Detour is a casual puzzle game.

Robot Detour is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

Robot Detour was released on November 14, 2024.

Robot Detour was developed by Nozomu Games.

Robot Detour has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Robot Detour is a single player game.

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