Shoot Many Robots

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Shoot Many Robots is a comedy shooter game that offers both single-player and 2-player co-op modes. Players can choose from a variety of weapons to fight against hordes of degenerate robots in a classic 2.5D side-scrolling setting. With good gameplay and graphics, the game provides plenty of humor and is known for its high grinding nature. The game's description states, "A 4-player co-op run-n-gun action shooter that throws you into a tidal wave of robots with an array of weaponry."

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 311 reviews

humor32 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Shoot Many Robots is a fun and entertaining game, especially when played with friends, providing a great co-op experience.
The game features a wide variety of weapons and customization options, allowing players to create unique loadouts and playstyles.
The humor and chaotic gameplay, reminiscent of classic side-scrolling shooters like Metal Slug, make it an enjoyable time-killer.

The game lacks local co-op and controller support, which detracts from the overall experience for many players.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with recycled levels, enemies, and bosses leading to a grindy experience.
Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in higher levels where the game may require a well-coordinated team to progress.

humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its crude and sophomoric style, providing plenty of laughs through witty item descriptions and a funny storyline. Players enjoy the cooperative mode, which enhances the comedic experience, and appreciate the variety of humorous weapons and upgrades. While the gameplay can become repetitive, the overall lightheartedness and engaging mechanics make it a fun choice, especially when played with friends.
- “High probability of laughing so hard you can't see.”
- “The humor is great and the real beef of the game is unlocking all the different items.”
- “Add to that an awesome comic art style and irreverent hilarious items and descriptions (like a tutu that gives you bonus damage, or invisible pants that give you +100% nut suck radius).”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a familiar side-scrolling shooter style, featuring solid mechanics and a humorous tone, but it suffers from repetitiveness due to limited level design and enemy variety. While the meta-system of upgrades and leveling adds depth, many players find it unnecessary and feel it detracts from the core experience. Overall, the game is enjoyable, especially in multiplayer, but its longevity is hampered by a lack of content and variation.
- “A fun little side-scrolling shooter with sufficient mechanics and its own personality.”
- “Great game with 2.5D display, graphics look great and gameplay is simply stunning.”
- “Humor reinforces the gameplay, and the wide variety of guns and upgrades creates new playstyles as you progress and unlock increasingly powerful gear.”
- “However, the overall level design and variations on gameplay are really nowhere to be found, and it severely punishes the game's longevity.”
- “This totally kills the game, turning a somewhat fun experience into frustrating, repetitive, and insanely hard gameplay.”
- “The gameplay can be a bit repetitive as there are only a handful of settings, enemies, and bosses which get recycled throughout the game.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stylish and well-animated visuals, particularly in the 2.5D format, which some describe as stunning and reminiscent of classic titles. However, there are also criticisms regarding the lack of polish and low-resolution elements that evoke early 90s graphics. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they are considered sufficient and enjoyable for the game's price point and contribute positively to the overall fun experience.
- “This game is a fantastic sidescroller shooter; it has amazing graphics and is extremely fun to play.”
- “The graphics really surprised me; I thought I'd seen great polygon-powered 2D graphics, but this is easily the best.”
- “Graphically, it's very pleasing on the eye, and the attached video doesn't really do the game the justice it deserves.”
- “Graphics don't seem all that polished.”
- “Graphics straight out of the early 90's abound, but a genuinely fun and addictive gaming experience awaits those who wish to give it a try!”
- “[low-res graphics, no 4-player local, recycled music, bosses, and environments]”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack for enhancing the game's atmosphere and immersion, others find it awkwardly disconnected from the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, contributing positively to the experience despite some criticisms regarding repetition and integration.
- “Was a fan of the soundtrack prior to trying the game.”
- “The music and sound define the game's attitude very well and contribute to overall immersion.”
- “The graphics are stylish and well animated, and the music fits the theme of the game quite well.”
- “During gameplay, the music feels awkwardly separate from everything else.”
- “Irritating bonus waves, crummy matchmaking, silly music.”
- “Low-res graphics, no 4-player local, recycled music, bosses, and environments.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find grinding in RPGs to be an integral and enjoyable aspect, as it aligns with the genre's design around memorization and strategy. However, some reviews note that the game can become excessively grindy, especially in later stages, requiring significant time investment to unlock powerful loot and progress, which may feel tedious without a group of friends to share the experience. Overall, while grinding is appreciated for its rewards, it can lead to a sense of repetitiveness as the game advances.
- “The game has its pros and cons, like any game; considering the name of the game, it is grindy, with lots of robots, lots of shooting, and plenty of explosions.”
- “Back then, there were plenty of people to game with, but nowadays it is generally empty, meaning unless you have a pack of friends with you, you won't be able to take on the higher chapters unless you did some serious grinding and got some really powerful loot to boot.”
- “Later parts get kind of grindy; I still like it because it's one of those time spent = great power games.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting it as either dull or nearly non-existent. While some find the storyline amusing, it often takes a backseat to the gameplay mechanics, which are more engaging. Overall, players are advised to manage their expectations regarding the narrative, as the focus is primarily on action rather than storytelling.
- “Still, if you're looking for a fun way to pass some hours, with a satisfying storyline and great graphics, this is it!”
- “Just don't go into it expecting any surprise twists, depth, or storyline; because with a title like 'Shoot Many Robots' you have to properly align your expectations.”
- “The game has a rather dull, but funny storyline and instead puts emphasis on the core shooting mechanics similar to that of a typical shoot 'em up, and this is what makes the game good; the mechanics.”
- “Great gameplay, terrible story.”
- “Just don't go into it expecting any surprise twists, depth, or storyline; because with a title like 'Shoot Many Robots,' you have to properly align your expectations.”
- “The story... well, let's say it's non-existent.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game's replayability is highly praised, particularly in cooperative play, with many users highlighting the enjoyment derived from extensive customization options and numerous unlockables. However, some players feel that there is limited replay value outside of high-score chasing, and a few mention the potential for monotony despite the variety of weapons and equipment available. Overall, the consensus leans towards a strong replayability factor, especially when played with friends.
- “Very high on the replayability list and co-op is absolutely the place to be in a game such as this.”
- “Amazing fun, so much replayability with all the potential customizations.”
- “Tons to unlock, lots of fun in co-op and the replay value is amazing!”
- “No replay value.”
- “There's no 'real' replayability except going for high scores, but who does that anymore?”
- “Replayable?”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game demonstrates impressive stability, running smoothly even on older hardware, such as Windows XP Media Center PCs.
- “Runs great on older hardware, even on my old XP Media Center PC!”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
- “I encountered numerous performance issues due to the game's subpar optimization, which detracted from my overall enjoyment.”