Robotex

About

"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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Play Modes

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

23%

Audience ScoreBased on 327 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay17 negative mentions

The game features epic destruction and satisfying gameplay, reminiscent of classic arcade vibes.
Players appreciate the variety of robots and the engaging Turbo mode that adds extra challenge.
The graphics and art style are visually appealing, with some players finding joy in the experience despite its flaws.

The controls are clunky and confusing, with an auto-move system that makes gameplay frustrating.
The game suffers from low resolution and poor menu design, making navigation and understanding difficult.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and polish, comparing it unfavorably to mobile games and labeling it as shovelware.

graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and the overall simplistic, inconsistent quality reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps. While some elements, such as backgrounds and certain artworks, are praised for their appeal, the execution is often described as blocky and unfinished, leading to a visually disappointing experience for a PC game. Overall, the graphics seem to lack the polish and variety expected from modern titles, leaving players feeling underwhelmed.
- “The graphics and animations are pretty nice.”
- “Starting out with the graphics, they're pretty detailed and very nice to look at.”
- “Its awesome, I love the graphics and the soundtracks.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “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.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and a lack of depth or innovation. While some appreciate the fast-paced action and colorful visuals, the overall experience is marred by repetitive gameplay and poor execution, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Many reviewers describe it as a poorly ported mobile game that fails to deliver a satisfying or challenging experience.
- “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.”
- “The controls are equally disappointing, with a confusing auto-move system and clunky jetpack and rocket mechanics.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay itself is just as bad, lacking any real enjoyment or sense of accomplishment.”
- “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.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with many reviewers noting the absence of dialogue, voice acting, and meaningful cutscenes, which leaves players to piece together a vague narrative on their own. Some users mention that the plot feels derivative, heavily borrowing from other works like Sword Art Online, while others find the overarching themes about humanity's cyclical nature on Earth to be underdeveloped. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, failing to engage players effectively.
- “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, leaving it, and now we do the same thing again with another planet...”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the soundtracks and finding them relaxing, while others criticize the lack of variety and the inability to adjust the volume. Many users note that the game features minimal music during gameplay, often replaced by sound effects, leading to a sense of disappointment for those expecting a more immersive audio experience. Overall, the music aspect seems to be a point of contention, with some appreciating it and others finding it lacking.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Life is a song - sing it.”
- “It's awesome! I love the graphics and the soundtracks.”
- “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.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for being minimal, with some users suggesting that unlockable features like skins and modes 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 variety and developer ambition, many feel it falls short of providing 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 variety of unlockables could enhance the replay value significantly.”
- “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.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles 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.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 haven't encountered any 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable across all three zones, although it is acknowledged as effective for card-farming.
- “The game is divided into 3 zones, but all are tedious, unfun, and lackluster.”
- “Definitely useful for card farming.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from sluggish controls and poor optimization, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Many users feel it is not worth the price given its lack of polish on 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!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to reflect the developers' comedic sensibilities, with some players suggesting that it would be more amusing if it were a free-to-play app, as it is on the Play Store. Overall, the humor is seen as a lighthearted element, albeit with mixed effectiveness.
- “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).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with many stating 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.”