Robot Wants It All
- April 4, 2019
- Hamumu
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Reviews
- A fantastic blast from the past with enhanced gameplay and nostalgic charm.
- The collection offers a wealth of content, including multiple new map variants, modifiers, and a shop system that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Each game in the collection retains its unique mechanics while introducing new features, making it a fun experience for both new players and fans of the original flash games.
- The in-game currency system forces players to grind through levels multiple times to unlock new games, which can feel tedious and poorly designed.
- Some of the new content, particularly the remix versions, can be frustratingly difficult and may not capture the charm of the original games.
- The new game, Robot Wants Justice, has received mixed reviews for its gameplay mechanics and political themes, which some players found off-putting.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Robot Wants Ice Cream" is praised for its nostalgic charm and smooth mechanics, with various modes like 'easy', 'classic', and 'remix' offering different experiences and challenges. Players appreciate the enhanced features, including alternate robots and gameplay modifiers that add replayability, although some minor issues, such as screen glitches, have been noted. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar elements with new mechanics, making it a compelling bundle for fans.
“The remix versions allowed the dev to explore every mechanic and power-up in the game, while the easy mode served as a nice intro to each game.”
“The monies system is really well implemented, the gameplay is smooth, and the graphics are nostalgic as hell.”
“But gameplay-wise it's not worth it.”
“A lovely bundle of games, presented in enhanced forms, plenty of bonus features like alternate robots and gameplay modifiers for extra replayability, though with some minor gripes.”
“The different available versions of the games are all pretty good and complement each other: 'easy' introduces you to the concepts, 'classic' provides faithful yet improved recreations of the flash games, and 'remix' will kick your butt and introduce new mechanics.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players find the grinding for currency and character unlocks tedious and unnecessary, others appreciate the sense of progression it provides and feel that the gameplay remains enjoyable despite the grind. Overall, the grinding aspect can be polarizing, with some players willing to endure it for the fun and variety offered.
“And it also has me grinding for 20 minutes to collect 1000 confetti.”
“Not to mention that one slot is occupied by a reskin and another is just the default robot but with more coin drops for grinding out the terrible currency system.”
“Only buy if you want to play Robot Wants Justice and are willing to put up with the grindy nature of the currency system; the other games are playable for free in flash emulators.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its nostalgic quality and amazing soundtrack, while others note issues such as a lack of music in certain parts and incorrect sound effects. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, frustrations with gameplay elements can detract from its enjoyment.
“Tons of bonus content, boss rush mode, become fishy, travel in space as the robot, listen to this game's amazing soundtrack.”
“Love the game, love the music, now with good performance, and some upgrades.”
“Well it brings some nostalgia, nice music, hard like hell and some games aren't that much charming.”
“All I remember is the game only had sound effects and no music.”
“There are some minor issues, such as some sound effects being placed in the wrong games and the music not changing correctly, but still a neat game.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game collection offers significant replayability through enhanced versions of the original titles, featuring bonus content like alternate robots and gameplay modifiers. While it provides new maps and additional content, some players may find the grindy currency system a drawback, and it's worth noting that the original games are available for free on flash emulators. Overall, fans of the original games will likely appreciate the added replay value.
“A lovely bundle of games, presented in enhanced forms, with plenty of bonus features like alternate robots and gameplay modifiers for extra replayability.”
“In summary, if you liked the original flash games, go get this one; it's not just a collection of the four games, but there's a whole lot more content and replayability to it.”
“Only buy if you want to play 'Robot Wants Justice' and are willing to put up with the grindy nature of the currency system; the other games are playable for free in flash emulators.”
“This collection takes all those and adds a ton of replayability with some new maps leading to that kitty, puppy, etc.”
“In summary, if you liked the original flash games, go get this one. It's not just a collection of the four games, but there's a whole lot more content and replayability to it.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by humorous illustrations featuring a robot celebrating its conquests, which some players find amusing. However, the in-your-face style of humor may feel awkward or less relatable for those not familiar with American comedic sensibilities.
“When you find whatever it is the robot is set out to find, you'll be greeted with an often humorous illustration of the robot with his new prize.”
“It's only a couple, and they're funny, but they're quite in-your-face, which felt awkward as I'm not from the US.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's optimization, noting that it runs smoothly and enhances the overall experience. The performance is complemented by occasional rewards for defeating enemies and completing levels, which adds to the enjoyment. Overall, the combination of good performance and upgrades contributes positively to the game's appeal.
“Love the game, love the music, now with good performance, and some upgrades.”
“This is earned occasionally from defeating enemies, and whenever a game is completed, bonus money is tallied up based on your performance.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as largely irrelevant to gameplay, with some users finding it insulting despite its minimal impact on the overall quest experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic quality, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience that resonates with players.
“The graphics are nostalgic as hell.”
