ROMBY

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ROMBY is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Black Lime Studio and was released on July 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ROMBY is a single-player strategy game with a great soundtrack and fast-paced gameplay. The objective is to earn points by placing 4 or more figures of the same color in a straight line, with the goal of unlocking all hidden girls and completing missions. Features include unique rounds, global ratings, and achievements for added replayability.

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Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

music14 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game is a simple and enjoyable puzzle experience, making it a good time-waster.
It features a decent soundtrack that many players found appealing.
Unlocking achievements is easy and provides a sense of accomplishment for players.

Gameplay relies heavily on luck, making it frustrating and unpredictable.
The graphics and character models are often described as disappointing and unappealing.
There is a lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience.

music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many players considering it the standout feature, describing it as relaxing and enjoyable enough to warrant separate DLC. While some users note that the gameplay has issues, they consistently highlight the quality and appeal of the soundtrack, expressing a desire for the music to be made available outside of the game. Overall, the music is seen as a significant positive aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
- “This game has got some seriously good music on it.”
- “I would gladly pay for it as separate DLC (and I don't usually bother with music DLC).”
- “Well after this game is long gone and completed, I'll still be using the music.”
- “The music files are not in the game folder.”
- “Please dev can you offer the music as separate content?”
- “It's an ok background song for you to listen to.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being overly reliant on luck rather than skill, leading to a frustrating and uninspired experience. Players noted a lack of engaging mechanics and variety, with many feeling that the game fails to provide a clear understanding of its puzzle elements. Overall, the consensus is that the gameplay is disappointing and not worth the investment, especially at full price.
- “My only complaint in the game would be that the girls are completely unnecessary for me, I really enjoyed the game's style, but I do see that the girls at least added in a variety to the gameplay with each having their own set of challenges.”
- “I got this for something like 90% off so I don't regret it, but at full price; there are games which do this type of gameplay far better.”
- “- this game could easily be more interesting if they gave you any mechanic at all that would let you get yourself out of a jam.”
- “The gameplay is terrible, not giving you any sense of how the puzzle actually works. The gimmick is pointless, with dead-eyed uncanny valley models that are supposedly meant to be sexy but just come off as creepy and worse than poorly rendered garbage found on DeviantArt. Overall, it's just a pathetic exercise.”
- “The gameplay isn't good and it could've been, but instead of being a game based on skill, it is based entirely on luck. You place a piece anywhere on the board and the game will place a random piece somewhere else on the board, which can block off matches you could've had and traps you in. Without any sort of mechanic to change a piece's color, it creates an infuriating and unfair experience.”
- “Bad gameplay; as stated in the store page's description, it's a match four gems, not match three, and it only counts the straight lines. Connecting them at an angle doesn't accomplish anything.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability through various tasks, leaderboards, and achievements, making it a fun option for casual play. However, some players feel that replay value diminishes after completing all objectives, leading to a potentially repetitive experience. Overall, it serves well as a time-waster, especially given its low price.
- “Quite entertaining puzzle game with various tasks to accomplish, leaderboards, and good replayability.”
- “A nice time waster, a minimalistic and very simple puzzle with some replayability, especially when you have to waste some minutes :) with plenty of achievements too, maybe somewhat repetitive but it's okay for its price!”
- “A nice time waster, a minimalistic and very simple puzzle with some replayability, especially when you have to waste some minutes :) with plenty of achievements too, maybe somewhat repetitive but it's okay for its price!”
- “Don't know if there's much replayability to it after you've finished unlocking all the girls and all the achievements though.”
- “A nice time waster, a minimalistic and very simple puzzle with some replayability, especially when you have to waste some minutes. With plenty of achievements too, maybe somewhat repetitive but it's okay for its price!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cleanliness and cool aesthetic, with users appreciating the variety of style packages available to enhance the visual experience.
- “Cool graphics and several style packages to choose from.”
- “Clean graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as engaging, featuring missions that involve unlocking characters, but players express frustration with gameplay mechanics that hinder progress, particularly in locating and destroying specific targets. Despite these challenges, the overall design and achievements are noted as well-crafted.
- “The story is confusing and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is weak, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and don't add to the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its stability, with users reporting that it runs smoothly without significant bugs, allowing for an enjoyable gaming experience.