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Robowars

34%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
story, gameplay
34% User Score Based on 99 reviews

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Fight off troops of droids for freedom and honor in this new tower defense game - RoboWars! Lead the forces of the Solar Union to protect the peaceful planet of Praymos from the aggressive Trade Confederation. RoboWars combines tower defense gameplay with a collectible card game. Explode, burn, poison and freeze enemies to stop the attack on your base and prevent the enemy capturing your flags. D…

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34%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique sci-fi theme that adds a fresh twist to the tower defense genre.
  • Robowars has a variety of units and gameplay mechanics that can provide an interesting challenge for players.
  • The developers have shown commitment by fixing critical bugs and improving the game after taking it back from a previous publisher.
  • The game is heavily criticized for being a poorly executed clone of Plants vs Zombies, lacking originality and polish.
  • Many players report severe balancing issues and a frustrating grind for resources, making progression tedious.
  • Graphics and sound design are considered below average, with many elements feeling outdated and unrefined.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is widely criticized for being generic, poorly executed, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels like an afterthought or a poorly written text description. Players find the narrative unengaging and often overlook it, with some comparing it unfavorably to other games and describing it as a simplistic and clichéd premise. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I liked the little talks for the missions.”
    • “Here's some background story.”
    • “The story is shown in textboxes that you have to read.”
    • “The game even contains a story that is so limited and boring that I didn't even pay attention to it.”
    • “The story is the typical 'they found some magic mineral on planet X and now they are at war!' tripe and it feels like it was written by a third grader.”
    • “Story/lore is generic with weak writing/execution.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of polish, sluggish mechanics, and a steep difficulty curve that forces players to grind for resources. Many reviewers noted that it feels like a poorly executed clone of Plants vs. Zombies, suffering from unbalanced pay-to-win elements, frustrating user interface issues, and repetitive sound design. Overall, the game fails to deliver an engaging experience, with many players finding it boring and lacking originality.

    • “The gameplay has a twist where there are many diverse units, although you can only bring up to 5 different unit types on each mission.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and the sci-fi setting is nice.”
    • “A plants vs. zombies rip-off that completely falls flat, partly due to having none of the charm of the original, but mainly because it tries to differentiate itself by going for fast gameplay, a decision that doesn't gel well with its laggy and unresponsive UI.”
    • “The game isn't really polished; the gameplay is slower than in Plants vs. Zombies, and after a few maps, the difficulty spikes very hard, making you grind lower levels for credits.”
    • “Terrible graphics, cheap repetitive sounds, based on Plants vs. Zombies. Gameplay gets extremely difficult on level 7, placing buildings and units feels sluggish, hotkeys don't work for placing infantry and tanks, and health bars are impossible to see once you fill up the battlefield.”
    • “A Plants vs. Zombies rip-off that completely falls flat, partly due to lacking the charm of the original, but mainly because it tries to differentiate itself by going for fast gameplay, a decision that doesn't gel well with its laggy and unresponsive UI.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and describing it as pleasant, while others criticize it as outdated and mediocre. Many reviewers note that the visuals are the only redeeming quality in an otherwise lackluster game, often comparing it unfavorably to "Plants vs. Zombies." Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment, highlighting a lack of innovation and inspiration in the graphical design.

    • “I like the art style.”
    • “✔️ Pleasant graphics.”
    • “Very good game with cool graphics.”
    • “The graphics, while they are supposed to be 'realistic', just look old and plain bad.”
    • “The graphics are ugly as hell and gameplay is just boring.”
    • “Now, the graphics are not terrible but they are mediocre at best, and the enemies are uninspired and dull.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding in this single-player tower-defense game is significant and often feels pointless, leading some players to resort to hacks to progress. While it may appeal to those who enjoy grinding, others find it frustrating, as even small mistakes can set players back, prolonging the overall experience.

    • “That means a decent amount of grinding, which is very unusual for a single-player tower defense game.”
    • “I hate pointless grinding, so I used hacks to obtain money, and it took me 20 hours to beat the game.”
    • “Even when you make headway, one misstep and it's back to grinding for money.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered average, with some reviewers noting it as "quite good" but ultimately plain and unremarkable. While the visuals are appreciated, the soundtrack does not stand out and is seen as a weak point in the overall experience.

    • “This game looks good, and the music is quite good too.”
    • “A very sluggish Plants vs. Zombies clone with a pretty bad interface, plain music, and font.”
    • “Average soundtrack.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs right from the first mission, leading to a perception of it being an unfinished and overpriced clone rather than a polished title.

    • “The first mission is already buggy.”
    • “An overpriced, weak, unfinished, and buggy sci-fi themed Plants vs. Zombies clone.”
    • “It feels more like a buggy reskin of the game instead of its own.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be lacking, with one reviewer specifically noting that the price set by the developers is more of a joke than a fair value.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
    • “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect, making even the most serious moments light-hearted and fun.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a sense of emotional intensity during the final level, where the overwhelming presence of two large destroyers creates a feeling of desperation as they obliterate defenses effortlessly. This moment evokes frustration and urgency, highlighting the game's ability to elicit strong emotional responses through challenging gameplay.

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