ROOMBO: FIRST BLOOD
- August 7, 2019
- Samurai Punk
- 2h median play time
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and unique concept, allowing players to experience the chaotic life of a murderous Roomba defending its home from burglars.
- Gameplay is engaging and humorous, with satisfying mechanics for setting traps and cleaning up the aftermath.
- It's a short game that can be completed in under two hours, making it perfect for quick gaming sessions and achievement hunting.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, as it only features one map with increasing numbers of enemies, leading to a lack of variety.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, with issues related to movement and activation of traps, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Several players reported bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing and difficulty with controller support.
- gameplay46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in 'Roombo: First Blood' is described as comical and fun, with a unique premise of controlling a murder-themed roomba, though it suffers from limited level variation and a repetitive loop of killing and cleaning. While the game features enjoyable mechanics and clever design, players have noted issues with buggy controls and a frustrating tank control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its aesthetic and humor, making it a solid indie title with potential for enjoyment.
“Being a little murder roomba is hilarious and the gameplay is fun from top to bottom!”
“The gameplay is comical, short, and fun.”
“It is a nice little indie game with fun gameplay and a great art style; I congratulate Samurai Punk for making this game and expect similar masterpieces in the upcoming future.”
“Don't expect hours of gameplay, as there's little level variation, but the difficulty does increase quite drastically.”
“I feel like this game could have fit into the tower defense genre nicely, but instead is more of a boring gameplay loop of killing bad guys via one of maybe 15 ways and then cleaning up their blood.”
“The real problem I have is that while the game nails its aesthetic, it's also using the theme as an excuse to sell off a bad control mechanic.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their vibrant, comic book-inspired aesthetic and adorable design, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere. However, some players note that while the visuals are appealing, they can be confusing in terms of navigation, and the overall experience is marred by clunky controls. Despite these issues, the art style is often highlighted as a strong point, making the game enjoyable for many.
“The graphics in this game are adorable; it's vibrant and colorful without it hurting your eyes.”
“The game also has a wonderful graphical style, music, sound effects, and humor.”
“Super cute art style! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧*”
“The main point I'd have to make is that the controls are kind of clunky, which makes it a bit too frustrating to move around, and the visuals are a bit rough.”
“The real problem I have is that while the game nails its aesthetic, it's also using the theme as an excuse to sell off a bad control mechanic.”
“Messy controls, getting dumped right in with no explanation or introduction, terrible speed issues, graphics that leave you lost about where you can go and what you can do...”
- music22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nice and cheery, contributing positively to the overall experience, though it is considered minimal and not particularly memorable. While some players appreciate the way the music enhances gameplay dynamics, such as signaling stealth, others feel it lacks depth and variety. Overall, the soundtrack is enjoyable enough to not detract from the game, even if it doesn't stand out significantly.
“The music is nice and cheery.”
“The music is great.”
“The game also has a wonderful graphical style, music, sound effects, and humor.”
“The soundtrack is pretty minimal.”
“I don't like docking anything from games, but there's not much going for the soundtrack; then again, it's not a big game.”
“The music doesn't stand out, but at least it isn't grating enough to listen to on every playthrough.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its quirky and absurd premise of a murder-themed Roomba, leading to hilariously gruesome outcomes for burglars. Players find the gameplay to be not only fun but also filled with creative and silly moments that enhance the overall experience. The combination of engaging graphics, sound effects, and comedic elements contributes to its reputation as a delightfully entertaining title.
“This game is so insanely fun, funny, and creative.”
“Everything about it is hilarious and quirky.”
“A funny little game where you kill burglars as Roombo the brave little robot vacuum.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as lacking depth and progression, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a more engaging narrative and varied challenges. While the moral emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, the overall storytelling experience is criticized for being too simplistic and not providing enough context or motivation for the gameplay.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The controls are easily useful against foes and offer rather remarkably innovative tactics to thrive each mission as they become tougher and require more strategy.”
“Some players may feel unsatisfied with the game lacking more challenges, bonuses, and longer storytelling to give this bloodthirsty household appliance more reasons to be feared.”
“Not really fun as there is no story progression or different levels, the hackable objects are limited, and it's super annoying to get stuck on a corner because of collision.”
“Failed out the mission every time.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and fun, but it suffers from significant bugs and stability issues, particularly with gameplay mechanics and audio controls. Players note that it is quite short, allowing for quick completion of achievements, which may deter those looking for a more substantial experience. Despite these drawbacks, some recommend it if purchased on sale.
“It's a cute idea, and I like it, but the execution is so buggy and lacking in content that I can't recommend it to someone trying to spend wisely.”
“Audio controls are a bit buggy also, but I'd still recommend this game if you can get it on sale.”
“Gameplay can be somewhat buggy, especially with multiple burglars or objects in your path and while using the ramming technique, but is otherwise a total joy to experiment with!”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers medium to high replayability, primarily due to the opportunity to improve scores and explore various strategies for defending against burglars. While the main gameplay lasts about 50 minutes to an hour, players can find additional value in replaying missions for better performance and discovering new tactics.
“The replayability is medium; you can go for better scores, but this mostly depends on your cleaning percentage.”
“It has high replayability, and it's interesting to discover the many ways you can defend against the burglars.”
“The game is only around 50 minutes to an hour long, but it has some replay value for those who feel like playing it again.”
“The replayability is medium; you can aim for better scores, but this mostly depends on your cleaning percentage.”
“There is replayability after your main missions.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect in this game is humorously portrayed through the concept of a Roomba preparing to confront burglars, with a focus on defeating them and humorously referencing a "meat-grinding collection." This unique premise adds a quirky twist to the traditional grinding mechanics often found in games, making the experience both engaging and entertaining.
