ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH

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ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MAGES. Inc. and was released on October 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH is the sequel to ROBOTICS;NOTES, a visual novel adventure game. The game follows the members of Central Tanegashima High School's Robot Research Club as they uncover the secrets of a mysterious roboticist and her creations. With multiple endings, players must make choices that affect the story's outcome. This game is a must-play for fans of the science fiction genre and visual novel enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

story23 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features polished, expressive visuals and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Robotics;Notes DaSH provides enjoyable character development and closure for returning characters from the original game, making it a worthwhile experience for fans.
The incorporation of crossover elements from Steins;Gate adds a fun layer for fans of the series, enriching the narrative.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
Many character routes feel shallow and lack meaningful payoff, making parts of the game feel like filler rather than a substantial sequel.
The portrayal of Daru as a protagonist is controversial, with some players finding his character's behavior towards younger characters uncomfortable and off-putting.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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7%
The story of "Robotics;Notes Dash" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its character development and emotional depth, particularly in the latter chapters, while others criticize it for being bogged down by fan service and a lack of significant stakes. While it expands on the lore and character arcs from the original, many feel it suffers from pacing issues and a convoluted narrative structure that detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, it serves as a continuation of the series, but may not meet the expectations set by its predecessors.
- “The story is the best of the best among visual novels.”
- “The story is so refreshing with a slice of life mix along with sci-fi and light conspiracy themes taken from its ancestor, Robotics;Notes Elite, perfect for taking a break from serious stories.”
- “The story has its downsides, but all in all, this game completes and concludes the story of Robotics;Notes.”
- “A story is being told, but it can be hard to find interest in it at first as a good chunk of the game focuses on specific characters, so if you aren't a fan of one, it can seem slow and boring.”
- “70% of the visual novel doesn't contribute much to the plot besides fan service, and the overall early plot (goofy version of the villain) barely makes sense.”
- “The plot and writing just aren't up to snuff with the rest of the series, and I was severely disappointed in the 10 years later Daru.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, featuring a diverse range of tracks that effectively set the mood, from festive to suspenseful. The soundtrack includes both new compositions and nostalgic motifs from previous titles, contributing to strong character development and storytelling. Overall, while the music is a highlight, opinions vary on the game's overall recommendation value.
- “The visuals are polished and expressive, capturing both slice-of-life charm and dramatic moments, while Takeshi's soundtrack keeps the series’ familiar, pleasant tone.”
- “From tropical to festive music, from goofy to suspense music, this game really does it well.”
- “The BGM is even better, bringing back old songs while also presenting new ones.”
- “Strong visuals, music, and voice work prevent total collapse, but the experience is hard to recommend beyond series diehards.”
- “(2/10) for the music.”
- “The soundtrack also reinforced this aspect by incorporating motifs from Steins;Gate where appropriate.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is generally well-received, with notable growth for the robotics club members and returning characters like Daru, who adds depth despite some perceived limitations. While the narrative includes a fair amount of fluff and fanservice, it successfully enhances the main cast's characterization, particularly through the dual perspectives of Kaito and Daru. However, some reviewers feel that the pacing of character development could be improved, and the overall importance of the story may not match that of the main entries in the series.
- “Has some kino moments in the final route and some nice character development for the robotics club's kids.”
- “It has a great story, good character development, excellent soundtrack, and voice acting like its predecessor.”
- “This visual novel gives nice character development to the main cast.”
- “It's great to see Daru again, but it's even better to see how this game touches on some drawbacks I had with the first game, specifically the lackluster character developments of certain characters.”
- “If you want a bit more character development and are willing to ignore the annoying overarching non-plot, you might find enjoyment in this, but I don't feel particularly motivated to find out.”
- “Even though those lows are still valuable to Dash’s character development, we do feel that they could have been paced a bit better.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
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The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it heartwarming and filled with enjoyable character development, particularly in certain routes like Subaru's. However, others criticize the story as lacking depth and being overly fluffy, with some moments feeling disconnected or nonsensical. Overall, while it offers touching moments and emotional stakes, opinions vary on its execution and significance compared to mainline entries.
- “I really enjoyed it; it was fun, emotional, and thrilling.”
- “It's really really good and heart-warming.”
- “Emotional CGs, heartwarming moments, and funny events condensed in just 20 hours.”
- “The most boring story I've read in media, and one that pissed me off more than it made me laugh.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics are generally praised for their polished and expressive quality, effectively capturing both charming and dramatic moments, with some reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals as a standout feature of the game. However, there are criticisms regarding graphical bugs and a perceived lack of effort in the port, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the visuals, music, and character design are noted as strong elements that enhance the game's presentation.
- “The visuals are polished and expressive, capturing both slice-of-life charm and dramatic moments, while Takeshi's soundtrack keeps the series’ familiar, pleasant tone.”
- “The graphics used a similar style to the original and were well done, and the design and songs were good and fit in with the story.”
- “Perhaps one of the best visual novels in terms of visuals.”
- “Strong visuals, music, and voice work prevent total collapse, but the experience is hard to recommend beyond series diehards.”
- “Dash was uhhh not good, it seemed mostly like an excuse to have the girls in sexual outfits and to have Daru be a 'pervert gentleman'. Honestly, I stopped playing; I was also seeing some pretty bad graphical bugs.”
- “The lack of basic mouse support and not having trading cards (for which they could use any piece of preexisting artwork from this visual novel) shows the laziness of this port.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Robotics;notes dash features stable mechanics and a clean presentation but suffers from frequent crashes, forced saving, and route-skipping that detracts from player engagement. While it emphasizes character interactions over traditional gameplay elements, many users feel that the gameplay is minimal and lacks depth, ultimately failing to justify its sequel status.
- “These elements help the world feel alive, even if the story and gameplay don’t justify a full sequel.”
- “In other words, its main focus is not robots or any mechanical stuff, it's mostly about characters.”
- “Robotics;Notes Dash builds on the stable mechanics and clean presentation of Elite but is hampered by constant crashes, forced saving, and route-skipping that drains engagement.”
- “Robotics;Notes Dash leans on Daru’s crossover appeal for fans but is held back by PC crashes, recycled mechanics, and flat storytelling.”
- “The gameplay is almost completely removed.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting numerous bugs, including crashes, freezes, and slow loading times, even after several years since its release. Many recommend waiting for a sale due to these persistent technical issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Oh my god, this game has been sold on Steam for over 4 years and it is so buggy!”
- “Was somewhat buggy for me, softlocked (mostly from not loading a new scene) and crashed a couple of times, so had to save semi-frequently.”
- “But it is also marred by a lot of technical issues, such as: freezes, crashes, lack of mouse support.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; fans of the series' signature takumi/daru style may enjoy it, especially the amusing romance and comedic moments. However, some find the humor falls flat, with certain elements, like Daru's pervy behavior, coming off as creepy rather than funny. Overall, while there are heartwarming and funny events, the story's execution leaves some players feeling more frustrated than entertained.
- “If you are a fan of the Takumi/Daru humor of the series, I would recommend picking this up on a sale.”
- “Damn, the OTPs are so good and the romance was also amusing, though I was laughing most of the time whenever they roll.”
- “The main plot itself sounds hilarious initially, and Kimijima's threat seems ridiculous and childish, leading me to think this episode is about holidays and having fun.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a playful tone, contrasting with the more serious themes typical of science adventure series. However, while the ending introduces a significant shift that enhances emotional stakes, some players find the overall atmosphere to be somewhat bland.
- “The atmosphere that this game emits is just playful, akin to the more serious tones in most other science adventure series' canonical entries.”
- “The best part of this story is actually towards the end, and it turns so much of the emotional stakes and atmosphere on its head that it feels like a completely separate visual novel.”
- “Thus, the atmosphere feels a little bland.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized, as some users experience performance issues at 1080p resolution, requiring them to lower settings to avoid stuttering. However, the strong voice acting enhances the overall immersive experience despite these technical challenges.
- “Even though they are too much for my machine to handle on 1080p (I had to set it to 1280x768 to stop the stuttering), they provide a stunning and immersive experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for misleading advertising, particularly regarding character routes that are presented as romantic options but are largely non-canon, contrasting with the original game's all-canon routes. This discrepancy has left players feeling frustrated, as the promotion emphasized romance as a key feature that is not fully realized in the game.
- “The advertising for this game is very misleading, as all but two of the character routes are non-canon, unlike the original Robotics;Notes, which had all canon routes.”
- “It is absolutely baffling that they would advertise romancing characters as one of the key selling points, yet not include it in the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and confusing, as it struggles to define its identity between an expansion, fandisc, or sequel, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The game can't decide if it wants to be an expansion set, a fandisc, or a sequel, and it's all just a tedious mess.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”

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ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH is a action game with science fiction theme.

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH was released on October 13, 2020.

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH was developed by MAGES. Inc..

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH is a single player game.

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