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Super Roboy

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95%Game Brain Score
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95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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Super Roboy is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Vincent Penning and was released on January 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Super Roboy is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a richly detailed sci-fi post-apocalyptic world where you explore an interconnected map while battling mutants and machines. Defeat enemies to learn their skills, including movement upgrades and powerful weapons, and face off against unique, visually striking bosses. Uncover Roboy’s past through comic-style cutscenes inspired by classic literature and sci-fi, while exploiting enemy weaknesses with elemental and status-based attacks.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
  • Super Roboy is a charming and engaging metroidvania with a unique skill acquisition system that encourages exploration and combat.
  • The game features responsive controls, enjoyable combat mechanics, and a variety of upgrades that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • The hand-drawn art style and well-crafted environments contribute to a visually appealing experience, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
  • The map system can be cumbersome, only allowing players to view one area at a time and limiting the number of markers, which can make navigation frustrating.
  • Some bosses and enemies can feel like damage sponges, leading to potential frustration, especially on higher difficulty settings.
  • While the game has a solid foundation, the level design can be somewhat repetitive and lacks the organic charm found in other metroidvanias.
  • gameplay
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its unique skill system, engaging mechanics, and satisfying combat, particularly in the context of a metroidvania framework. Players appreciate the smooth movement and varied boss encounters, though some express concerns about visual clarity and occasional lack of clear cues. Overall, the game offers a fun and rewarding experience, with a solid balance of exploration and challenge, despite some minor criticisms regarding its aesthetic and pacing.

    • “The gameplay loop is a blast and controls are tight.”
    • “Had a bunch of fun with the great gameplay, exploring the map, meeting all the characters, etc. Definitely recommended.”
    • “The art is beautiful, the gameplay is immensely satisfying, and the bosses are a spectacle; it's clear to me that a lot of love and passion went into making this game.”
    • “That combined with the simplistic graphics and gameplay, and I just lost interest.”
    • “There's some enemies without health bars, objects with behaviors that change depending on what 'kind' of room you're in, and mechanics without clear (or any) cues.”
    • “On that note, there were times in the game when I felt the developer made a questionable gameplay decision, only for me to find out that I first had to unlock a skill to get what I thought had been omitted.”
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, characterized by a charming, cartoonish vibe and a straightforward yet engaging narrative that supports the gameplay. While some find it basic or predictable, others appreciate its emotional depth and thematic complexity, particularly in how it contrasts with the protagonist's innocence. The inclusion of side quests and comic book-style storytelling adds variety and enhances the overall experience, making it a notable aspect of the game despite some critiques of its depth.

    • “The story behind the inspiration for the game is extremely touching and made me want to buy it even more.”
    • “The story is revealed through comic book panels and an AI guide that shows up at various stages and who knows more than it says.”
    • “The story is straightforward but quite well-written and goes to some dark places thematically, an element that clashes quite interestingly with Roboy’s own child-like personality as he tries to process and understand complex adult themes from a perspective of innocence and naivety.”
    • “Granted, the story's not much to write home about, but 1.”
    • “While the story didn’t capture my interest, the option to skip all cutscenes is a huge quality-of-life feature I wish more games included.”
    • “The story is neat and predictable, but still has fun twists.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming hand-drawn art style and fluid animations that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players noted a clash between different art styles and effects, leading to a somewhat messy aesthetic. Overall, while the visuals are generally appealing and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, they may not reach the heights of genre masterpieces.

    • “Graphics were crisp, never any trouble seeing what you're doing save for one single optional platforming bit where foreground 'vines' get slightly (but not wholly) in the way - which I suspect was deliberate as 'the puzzle' on that one small set of jumps.”
    • “It's a fantastic metroidvania with great hand-drawn graphics and fluid control.”
    • “Super fluid movement, pleasing graphics and fun exploration.”
    • “That combined with the simplistic graphics and gameplay, I just lost interest.”
    • “The half-Cuphead/half-Metroid art styles clash with the bullet effects, though it seems like there's been an effort to upgrade visuals since release.”
    • “It feels like a Metroid game with Cuphead graphics!”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful and fitting melodies that enhance the atmosphere, while others find the soundtrack lacking in excitement, particularly during boss fights. The ambient and exploration tracks are generally well-received, but there are criticisms regarding the overall audio design and some tracks being described as boring or minimalist. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's charm, it may not stand out for all players.

    • “The music is beautiful; it is somber and almost sad, but it fits this story really well.”
    • “Great progression, fantastic art style, memorable music!”
    • “Excellent music, with Super Roboy featuring some of the most amazing tunes that I’ve heard in a while, each melody fitting to its intended environment like a glove.”
    • “The soundtrack and overall audio design isn't great.”
    • “It's definitely not breaking any new ground at all and the soundtrack was a dud.”
    • “The soundtrack is boring.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, which enhances the overall experience and makes it feel more charming than typical metroid-style games. The touching inspiration behind the game resonates with players, further elevating their desire to engage with it. Overall, it successfully combines engaging gameplay with a meaningful emotional narrative.

    • “It's told and presented in such an interesting and heartfelt way that I don't even consider it a negative.”
    • “The story behind the inspiration for the game is extremely touching and made me want to buy it even more.”
    • “It takes all the good bits from the Metroid games in terms of gameplay, adds in a dash of iteration on core ideas from that series, and reframes it as a charming adventure with some emotional depth.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highly praised, with many users noting that the growth of characters is exceptional and well-executed throughout the game.

    • “The growth and character development are top-notch.”
    • “The characters evolve in such a meaningful way that it feels personal.”
    • “I love how each character has a unique arc that adds depth to the story.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently described as fun and entertaining, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience for players.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and funny scenarios that make every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The comedic timing and clever dialogue add a delightful layer of fun to the gameplay.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability with multiple difficulty levels and various challenges, including speedrun, no-save, and pacifist runs, each providing unique unlocks and achievements. Players can expect to invest additional time beyond their initial playthrough to explore these diverse gameplay styles and complete all challenges.

    • “I finished my first playthrough at 100% after about 8 hours on normal; however, the game does have replay value with multiple difficulties, plus additional challenges for speedruns, no-save, and pacifist runs, which have their own unlocks behind them.”
    • “A first run through of the game took me around 10 hours to 100% the map, but there are achievements (and possibly in-game perks) for people trying speedruns, specific routes, and even pacifist gameplay styles, which will add to the replayability for those who really enjoy that kind of play style.”
    • “I finished my first playthrough at 100% after ~8 hours on normal; however, the game does have replay value with multiple difficulties, plus additional challenges for speedrun, no-save, and pacifist runs which have their own unlocks behind them.”
    • “A first run through of the game took me around 10 hours to 100% the map, but there are achievements (and possibly in-game perks) for people trying speed runs, specific routes, and even pacifist gameplay styles which will add to the replayability for people that really dig that kind of play style.”
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Super Roboy is a role playing game.

Super Roboy is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Super Roboy was released on January 20, 2025.

Super Roboy was developed by Vincent Penning.

Super Roboy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Super Roboy is a single player game.

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