SOKOBOT
- January 22, 2022
- Alexander Taylor
Sokobot is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay1 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
- Engaging automation game with intuitive controls and interesting maps, appealing to logic puzzle enthusiasts.
- Cute and visually appealing bots, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
- Offers a good balance of simplicity for beginners while providing depth for optimization and competition through leaderboards.
- Clunky UI/UX with a lack of quality of life features, making the game tedious to optimize.
- Limited keyboard shortcut compatibility for non-QWERTY layouts, hindering accessibility for some players.
- Absence of a comprehensive tutorial system, which may leave new players confused about game mechanics.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring intuitive controls and a variety of interesting maps and mechanics that enhance the automation experience.
“Really engaging automation game with intuitive controls and interesting maps and mechanics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, primarily due to a clunky user interface and lack of quality-of-life features that hinder optimization.
“The grinding feels endless and is made worse by the clunky UI/UX, which lacks any quality of life improvements, making the game tedious and unenjoyable.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding combined with a frustrating interface makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“Grinding in this game is a chore, and the poor user experience only amplifies the frustration.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization aspect, allowing players to creatively solve puzzles in a sandbox environment where each level serves as a blank slate for building and strategizing.
“If you don't, I'm talking about a freaking box-pushing optimization puzzle game where every level is a blank slate: build whatever you want!”
“The optimization mechanics are incredibly satisfying, allowing for endless creativity and strategic planning.”
“Each level challenges you to think critically and optimize your approach, making every victory feel earned and rewarding.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play even on high-end hardware.”
“I constantly experience lag and frame drops, which completely ruins the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
“The optimization feels rushed; many levels are unplayable due to excessive loading times and performance hiccups.”
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