Robotex
- November 19, 2014
- YFYX GAMES
Get on Steam"Robotex" is a single-player Arcade game with lackluster gameplay but good graphics. Players embark on a dangerous expedition to a hostile planet, tasked with slaying monsters to make Earth's colonization possible. With 10 available guns and over 20 monsters, the game offers a wide variety of challenges, but be warned - it's not easy.
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Reviews
- The game features colorful graphics and some decent artwork, which can be visually appealing.
- It has a simple control scheme that may appeal to players looking for a quick, casual experience.
- Some players found it enjoyable for a short time, especially when played for trading cards.
- The game is plagued by poor controls, making it frustrating and nearly unplayable for many users.
- There is a lack of instructions and clarity in gameplay, leading to confusion about objectives and controls.
- It feels like a poorly executed mobile port, lacking depth and polish expected from PC games.
- graphics40 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the overall quality as inconsistent and reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps. While some elements, such as backgrounds and certain artworks, are praised for their appeal, the lack of resolution options and poor execution detract from the experience, leaving players feeling that the visuals are either unfinished or poorly designed. Overall, the game fails to meet the high visual standards expected from PC titles, despite having moments of potential.
“The graphics and animations are pretty nice.”
“Starting out with the graphics, they're pretty detailed and very nice to look at.”
“The opening sequence is made up of lovely rendering of the ship launches.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“Blocky, badly textured graphics, terrible mechanics, and overall bad execution.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 54 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as clunky, poorly executed, and reminiscent of a low-quality mobile port. Critics highlight issues such as confusing mechanics, unresponsive controls, and a lack of depth, leading to a frustrating experience. While a few users found enjoyment in the fast-paced action and visuals, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is disappointing and lacks innovation.
“Very good game in my opinion :--) lots of great gameplay and no glitches at all.”
“It's very pretty, and has simple mechanics.”
“The gameplay is nice, the levels are well put together and while the artwork is appealing, it isn't very defined.”
“Clunky game mechanics, underworked menu interface, as well as pretty yet wonky objects & creatures.”
“Lousy mess of a poorly ported mobile game with clunky controls, confusing visual clutter and unfair design made only to artificially prolong the gameplay instead of making an actually challenging game.”
“No, it's a very poorly ported mobile game, controls are clunky and gameplay is mediocre at best.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, featuring minimal cutscenes and no dialogue or voice acting, which leaves players to interpret the narrative on their own. While some players find the underlying themes relatable, the overall presentation is deemed insufficient, relying heavily on players' prior knowledge of other narratives, such as Sword Art Online. The story's premise revolves around humanity's cyclical nature of ruling and abandoning planets, but the execution fails to engage or provide clear direction.
“The plot is we humans ruled Earth, leaving it, and now we do the same thing again with another planet...”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“No story, since there are no words, voice acting, or major cutscenes aside from a crappy introduction cutscene that does nothing aside from showing stock images of man-made disasters on Earth.”
“It's presented in the form of cutscene-style video, but as there is no text or voices to the story, it's up to you to figure out what's actually happening.”
“The plot is we humans ruled Earth, left it, and now we do the same thing again with another planet...”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and overwhelming, while others appreciate the soundtracks and relaxing qualities. However, many users note the lack of in-game music during levels, with only action sounds present to fill the silence. Overall, the audio experience is described as inconsistent and often frustrating.
“It's awesome! I love the graphics and the soundtracks.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The reason they have full audio support for so many languages is because it has no audio, except music.”
“This unresponsive and clunky game is an expensive version of Jetpack Joyride with annoying music and boring gameplay.”
“The Mac client is terrible; there are no settings to even turn down the terrible, blaring music, and you can't even alt-tab.”
“There is no music.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for being minimal, with some users suggesting that unlockable features like skins could enhance it. While there are two modes available, the lack of engaging content and the overall experience leave players feeling that the game does not offer sufficient incentive to replay. Despite some potential in visual and weapon variety, it ultimately fails to provide meaningful replay value.
“The amount of visual content, weapon and skin variety shows the developers' ambition and might serve as a stepping stone to something better and more playable, should they learn from the critics.”
“There are two modes: classic and turbo (turbo is more playable).”
“The game has potential for replayability with its diverse features and unlockable content.”
“I would have suggested to put them, along with the skins, as unlockables for the replay value, but judging by the overall experience, these features can't redeem the game enough to get a positive review.”
“No value or replayability at all.”
“The amount of visual content, weapon/skin variety, and such does show promise of the developers' ambition and might serve as a stepping stone to something better and more playable, should they learn from the critics.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the developer has been heavily criticized for relying on unethical practices, such as repackaging premade game templates and assets into low-quality products that are perceived as cash grabs. Users describe these games as shovelware, suggesting a lack of originality and integrity in their approach to generating revenue.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, and dump them on Steam as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
“It's just trashware, a cash grab like all the stuff from this highly unethical developer.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting a smooth experience free of glitches, while others encounter significant bugs that hinder gameplay, such as robots getting stuck. Overall, opinions vary widely, indicating a lack of reliability in the game's performance.
“Very good game in my opinion: lots of great gameplay and no glitches at all.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I've encountered no bugs or performance issues.”
“I do not recommend this game; it was poorly made and full of glitches.”
“Apart from being too simple, it's quite buggy.”
“There are some glitches - your robot may get stuck in certain places without dying and has no opportunity to get out by itself.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from sluggish controls and poor optimization, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Many users feel that it does not justify its price, as it lacks essential features and performance improvements for PC.
“The controls are sluggish and not optimized, which basically kills the experience.”
“Conclusion: this game is not optimized for PC; for the price of the game, it has nearly nothing to offer!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is noted as a reflection of its developers' personalities, with players finding it amusing, particularly in the context of its free-to-play model. However, some suggest that the humor might resonate more if it were presented in a different format.
“This game's developers seem to be humorous people.”
“This game would be funny if it were a free-to-play app (which it also is on the Play Store, lol).”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with all three zones contributing to a lackluster experience.
“The game is divided into three zones, but all are tedious, unfun, and lackluster.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging experience.”
“The repetitive tasks make the gameplay feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with many stating that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“It made me cry.”
“The story touched my heart deeply.”
“I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
