ScrapBots

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ScrapBots is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 5 Thumbs Up Games and was released on October 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

ScrapBots is a first-person melee brawler developed by a team of nine undergraduate game development students at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Designed as our capstone project, our goal was to show off our strengths while learning and growing as game designers in the process. ScrapBots is set on an abandoned junk planet inhabited by ruthless robots tearing each other apart. The p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

ScrapBots has a unique and ambitious vision, combining elements of platforming and RPG mechanics that show great potential.
The movement mechanics are fun and fluid, making it enjoyable for speedrunning and providing a solid gameplay experience.
The art style and basic design are appealing, with a promising concept that allows for exploration and expansion.

The game feels unpolished and incomplete, with bugs and a lack of content that may leave players wanting more.
Some players experienced frustrating gameplay issues, such as getting stuck or having to restart frequently.
While the core mechanics are enjoyable, the overall execution resembles a student project that requires significant refinement.

graphics
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Reviewers appreciate the game's art style and find the movement mechanics enjoyable, noting that they can be exploited for faster gameplay.
- “I really enjoyed the movement and the art style of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The character designs are incredibly unique and add a lot of personality to the overall visual experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as enjoyable with a fun premise and engaging mechanics, such as arm swapping and bunny hopping. However, players noted that the game feels unpolished, leading to frequent restarts within a short playtime. Despite these issues, the foundational elements suggest potential for a solid gaming experience.
- “It's a fun, unpolished game, but it has the blueprints for a good experience with enjoyable mechanics and aesthetics.”
- “The main mechanics felt very good, from the arm swap to the bunny hopping.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is lacking, resembling the polish of a student project, which results in noticeable issues with animations and performance. However, the visual direction is appreciated despite these shortcomings.
- “The game features a level of polish that exceeds expectations for an indie title, showcasing impressive visual direction despite some minor animation and performance issues.”
- “The optimization efforts are commendable, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex scenarios.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have prioritized performance, ensuring that the game runs well on a variety of systems.”
- “It comes with a level of polish you would expect from a student project, so there is definitely some jank with animations and performance, but I think the visual direction the game takes is pretty nice.”