Roguebot

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Roguebot is a single player action game. It was developed by Jakob Stelzer and was released on May 17, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Fast-paced Roguelike shooter in a dystopian steampunk future.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and interesting combat experience, especially in the early stages with various arsenal combinations.
The recent update has improved the game significantly, adding depth to the upgrade system and enhancing combat complexity.
For a free game, it provides decent graphics and smooth controls, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game suffers from repetitive and poorly designed levels, leading to a lack of content and variety.
There are significant issues with hitboxes and movement mechanics, causing frustration during gameplay.
The overall experience can feel tedious due to the limited arsenal and the need to restart after each death, which can be a chore.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some users noting a lack of care in level design, while others praise them as fantastic. Overall, there is a consensus that while visuals are important, they alone do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay.
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “To be worth a gamer's time, the game must match top tier visuals with top tier gameplay, and that's not happening here.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel unappealing.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lack of meaningful level design and slow movement mechanics, while others appreciate the solid combat despite its familiarity. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a top-tier experience in both visuals and gameplay.
- “The gameplay is solid.”
- “I enjoyed the combat and gameplay even though the format had been done numerous times before.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “The movement is a slow walk without any running or dodging mechanics as far as I know.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for its lack of coherence, with users noting that it fails to make sense.
- “The story doesn't make any sense at all.”
- “The plot is convoluted and hard to follow.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed and inconsistent.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally appreciate the music in the game, highlighting its enjoyable quality and noting that it complements gameplay elements, such as upgrades.
- “I really enjoy the music and some of the upgrades (ricochet for the win!).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the narrow hitboxes that complicate gameplay and prolong the grinding experience.
- “The game features extremely narrow hitboxes, making the grinding process tedious very quickly.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards, which makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for upgrades is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”