Robot Exploration Squad

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A 2D Metroidvania game with equal focus on action and exploration. Are you a bad enough robot to make it out in one piece?

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging Metroidvania experience with good level design and character progression.
The music and sound effects enhance the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Despite its low-budget visuals, the game has a charming quality and a surprisingly intricate plot with a heartwarming ending.

The graphics are inconsistent and often considered ugly, detracting from the overall experience.
The game lacks quality of life features, such as customizable controls and a proper map system, making navigation frustrating.
While the gameplay is competent, it doesn't stand out in the crowded Metroidvania genre and may feel generic to some players.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of this game have been widely criticized for their inconsistent and low-quality visuals, with a mix of retro 2D pixel art that often feels poorly executed. While some users appreciate the colorful sprite graphics, the overall aesthetic is described as ugly and lacking focus, contributing to a cheap, low-budget feel. Despite some effort in animation, the visuals are deemed unappealing and not worth the investment.
- “+colorful sprite graphics.”
- “The aesthetic is, as you may imagine from the screenshots, serviceable, but not really... focused?”
- “Graphics and enemy AI are fairly simple, but that's really all you need for this type of game.”
- “The downside is, as the schizophrenic art style tries to tell us, the quality here is completely terrible.”
- “Very, very ugly graphics.”
- “It is a cheap, low budget game, with low budget visuals, low budget physics, low budget everything.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The story is praised for its intricate plot and thought-provoking introduction, culminating in a heartwarming ending that showcases excellent storytelling. While some find the narrative passable, others appreciate its lighthearted tone and engaging character development, alongside a variety of unlocks and upgrades that enhance the experience.
- “I particularly like the intricate plot; the complicated intro is most thought-provoking, along with the heartwarming ending. It is storytelling at its best.”
- “There's some good ideas here with a variety of unlocks and upgrades that help progress you through the story.”
- “I like that the plot doesn't take itself seriously but still has character and momentum.”
- “The story is passable.”
- “There are some good ideas here, with a variety of unlocks and upgrades that help progress you through the story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics, particularly in jumping and shooting, with a solid performance at over 60fps. While the art may not stand out, the gameplay experience is generally enjoyable and fluid, with minor imperfections adding a charming touch.
- “But those little imperfections can end up charming if the gameplay succeeds, which it did.”
- “Jumping and shooting mechanics seemed fine.”
- “+60fps gameplay.”
- “Pretty decent game, art not the most exceptional but gameplay is pretty fluid!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and well-suited to the atmosphere, with sound effects complementing it effectively. However, some users feel that the music does not strongly enhance the game's emotional impact or thematic direction.
- “The music is relaxing and the sound effects are just right.”
- “The areas and atmosphere, along with the music, create a unique experience.”
- “The areas and atmosphere (along with the music) don't really push the game toward a certain feeling or idea.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its intricate plot and thought-provoking introduction, culminating in a heartwarming ending that showcases exceptional storytelling.
- “I particularly like the intricate plot; the complicated intro is most thought-provoking, along with the heartwarming ending. It is storytelling at its best.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles and triumphs feel incredibly real.”
- “This game made me feel a wide range of emotions, from joy to sadness, and I found myself deeply invested in the characters' journeys.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is perceived as lacking a strong emotional impact or cohesive theme, with both the environments and music failing to enhance the overall experience.
- “The areas and atmosphere, along with the music, don't really push the game toward a certain feeling or idea.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels generic and fails to evoke any real emotion.”