Robothorium

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 98 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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"Robothorium" is a fantasy turn-based strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, including PvP. Lead your robotic revolution, with choices impacting random generation, missions, and faction relations. Manage your troop of robots, customize AI for multiplayer, and experience a unique story of rebellion against the BreakTech enterprise. Despite good game mechanics and soundtrack, it can be quite grinding and may contain bugs.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
  • Linux
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Reviews

64%
Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and strategic turn-based combat system that allows for diverse team compositions and synergies.
  • The visuals and character designs are appealing, contributing to an engaging cyberpunk atmosphere.
  • The game offers a variety of robots with unique abilities, allowing for customization and experimentation in gameplay.
  • The game suffers from repetitiveness in missions and combat, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
  • There are numerous bugs and UI issues that hinder the overall experience, including problems with inventory management and mission progression.
  • The story and choices feel underdeveloped, with little impact on gameplay or meaningful outcomes.
  • story123 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered underwhelming, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth. While the premise of a robot resistance against a tyrannical human government is intriguing, the execution is often criticized for forgettable characters, minimal player impact on the narrative, and a reliance on tedious side missions. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the faction system and the potential for replayability, though technical issues and bugs detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story is a very standard type of story you might expect from a sci-fi game about robots - robots vs humans, rebels vs tyrannical governments, and so on, but it is pretty fun and executed well.”
    • “With a strong storytelling aspect, the game features an intriguing factions system: multiple factions with different agendas - you feel like your choices have an impact on the story.”
    • “The story and setting were interesting, but underdeveloped.”
    • “The story is okay-ish, but nothing special.”
    • “Even so, none of the choices I made seemed to matter at all, because after certain points in the story characters disappeared and plot threads were just dropped.”
    • “The main story is garbage if you care about story.”
  • gameplay31 mentions

    Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its solid mechanics and nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like XCOM and Darkest Dungeon. The introduction of key mechanics is often poorly explained, leading to confusion, and while the skill upgrade system offers potential for team optimization, it can feel restrictive. Overall, the game provides a simple yet engaging loop, though it suffers from under-utilized mechanics and a need for more variety in combat.

    • “Great game, nice balanced gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging without being tiresome.”
    • “Robothorium is a solid robot-ish rogue-like with a nice mood and tight mechanics.”
    • “Very repetitive gameplay, very little depth.”
    • “There are many gameplay terms and factors that are poorly explained or are never explained to begin with.”
    • “A number of game mechanics do not feel utilized well.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players expressing their love for the soundtrack, some even purchasing it separately. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the game's standout features, praising its quality and integration into the overall experience. Overall, the music is described as a significant strength, enhancing the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “I enjoyed the music so much that I ended up buying the soundtrack separately as well.”
    • “Great soundtrack, as well.”
    • “The soundtrack and the art style are very nice.”
    • “In fact, I would say that if this game had a soundtrack to buy, I'd just buy it and skip the game altogether.”
    • “As a result, because they took forever to kill and how many of them there were, I ended up taking the same five robots in just about every mission - a soldier, a guard, and a song as my front, and a scout and repair as my backline.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals, character designs, and cohesive art style, while others criticize it for feeling rushed and reminiscent of early 2000s flash animations. Overall, the aesthetic appeals to many, but opinions vary on the execution and quality of the graphics.

    • “The art style and visuals are incredibly beautiful.”
    • “Everything looks good together, ranging from robot models, to character busts, to the graphical interface.”
    • “The art style also looks a bit rushed and not well thought out - kind of reminds me of early 2000s flash animation games.”
    • “Serviceable graphics, UI, sounds.”
    • “If you like the aesthetic and you're down to aerosolize six different types of debuffs onto the whole enemy party before you start doing damage, this is probably a safe purchase on any percent sale.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting significant bugs, including game freezes, save deletions, and crashes that hinder progress. While some users have not experienced major issues, the overall consensus highlights a buggy experience that detracts from gameplay and enjoyment. Many feel that the game should not have been released in its current state due to these persistent stability problems.

    • “The game is a bug-ridden mess, which prevents me from experiencing the different story outcomes depending on the factions I support.”
    • “How can they call this released when it is so buggy?”
    • “Deletes saves, doesn't count the online attacks, crashes mid-game, and there is a room that you cannot leave, where you are simply stuck with no possible actions other than quitting.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly during lengthy boss battles and repetitive combat scenarios. While some appreciate the strategic elements and mechanics, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially as the game progresses and encounters become more drawn out.

    • “I have played up to the boss fight, and the game feels more tedious than fun now.”
    • “Also, I got stuck in a regen loop in the final boss round where I could only do 120 damage every 4 turns, so it took about 40 minutes to finish them off in a really tedious battle.”
    • “The combat itself isn't fun, which makes the grind excessively tedious.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its numerous missions and a faction system that influences main story missions, encouraging players to engage with different factions in subsequent playthroughs. Continuous updates have further enhanced the gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable and replayable.

    • “The number of missions and side missions make it well worth its asking price, and the faction system adds significant replay value.”
    • “Best of all, this affects some of the main story missions, as you can only undertake missions for the factions you are friendly with, which enhances replay value.”
    • “After numerous updates and feedback to the developer, this game has improved significantly and has become much more replayable.”
    • “The number of missions and side missions make it well worth its asking price, and the faction system provides some decent replay value.”
    • “After lots of version updates and advice to the developer, this game has improved significantly and has become more playable now.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some users find it lacking in flavor, others praise its strong sci-fi setting, sound, and art, highlighting its effectiveness in creating an engaging dungeon crawler experience.

    • “Great atmosphere, setting, sound, and art.”
    • “Better described as a dungeon crawler than a rogue-like (or even rogue-lite for that matter), Robothorium does a great job of bringing a sci-fi atmosphere to this genre.”
    • “There is no flavor to the atmosphere.”
    • “The environment feels lifeless and uninspired.”
    • “The game lacks any sense of immersion or mood.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurdly powerful boss, Shiro, which leads to comical frustration among players as they struggle to defeat him despite seeking help. Additionally, the game features amusing commentary and a deep structure that enhances the overall experience, complemented by its unique graphics and engaging sound design.

    • “First was Shiro - a boss so ridiculously powerful that even looking up the solution on the forum (hilariously, the aforementioned team was once again the ideal composition) couldn't beat him and took several successive runs.”
    • “Cool sounds and music, funny comments, deep structure, much more than it seems... and very cool reduced graphics.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's skill mechanics provide a strong foundation for team dynamics, allowing for further optimization through gear enhancements.

    • “Skill mechanics offer a solid playground to get a team going, which can be further optimized with gear.”
    • “The game's optimization system allows for deep customization, enabling players to fine-tune their strategies.”
    • “I love how the optimization options let me experiment with different builds to find the perfect synergy.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play even on high-end hardware.”
    • “Despite the potential for great gameplay, the lack of proper optimization leads to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
    • “The optimization feels rushed, resulting in inconsistent frame rates and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers emphasize the importance of visible indicators of character development, such as enhanced health bars, gear-dependent character designs, and new spell animations that reflect skill unlocks. These features contribute to a more immersive and rewarding progression experience.

    • “The game does a fantastic job of showcasing character improvement through visual indicators like a higher health bar and unique character designs that change based on the gear you equip.”
    • “I love how unlocking new skills comes with exciting new spell animations, making the character development feel rewarding and visually impressive.”
    • “The progression system is engaging, as you can see tangible improvements in your character's abilities and appearance, which adds depth to the overall experience.”
    • “The lack of visible improvements in character abilities makes progression feel meaningless.”
    • “Character development is shallow; there are no significant changes in appearance or skills as you level up.”
    • “I expected more from character customization, but it feels like there's no real impact on gameplay.”
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