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Super Roboy

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replayability
100% User Score Based on 112 reviews

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In Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania game, play as a young robot searching for his father in a post-apocalyptic world. Learn enemy skills, ranging from movement upgrades to weapons, and exploit enemy weaknesses to progress. Explore an interconnected world with sci-fi elements, discovering the emotional story of Roboy through comic book cutscenes.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Super Roboy features smooth and responsive controls, making movement and combat enjoyable.
  • The game offers a unique skill system that encourages exploration and provides a variety of abilities to unlock, enhancing gameplay depth.
  • The hand-drawn art style and diverse environments create an engaging and visually appealing experience.
  • The map design can feel monotonous and lacks organic charm, with many rooms having a rectangular layout.
  • Some players may find the music to be underwhelming and not memorable.
  • The game can be challenging at times, especially on harder difficulties, which may frustrate some players.
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Super Roboy" is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, tight controls, and smooth movement, making it a standout metroidvania that effectively incorporates ranged combat and puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the rapid progression and variety in combat, which keeps encounters fresh and challenging, while the game offers ample replayability through achievements and diverse gameplay styles. Despite some minor criticisms regarding design choices, the overall experience is described as fun and satisfying, with a compelling blend of skills and abilities that enhance exploration and combat.

    • “The gameplay loop is a blast and controls are tight.”
    • “This is also one of the very few metroidvanias to follow in Metroid's footsteps with its ranged combat, emphasis on movement, and interwoven mechanics for both combat and puzzles.”
    • “The gameplay is where Super Roboy truly shines.”
    • “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.”
    • “The bestiary is a pleasant addition, but it has no effect on your gameplay.”
    • “I foresee a lot of people critiquing the art style, but I couldn't find much to dislike about the gameplay.”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as straightforward yet engaging, featuring a post-apocalyptic theme with dark undertones that contrast with the protagonist's child-like innocence. It is presented through charming comic book-style cutscenes and includes fun twists, although some players found it predictable. Overall, while opinions on the story's depth vary, many appreciate its integration with the gameplay and the quality of its presentation.

    • “The story is very interesting so far, and is more of a post-apocalyptic style theme than I was expecting.”
    • “The story, told through comic book-style cutscenes, is adorable and has an interesting premise.”
    • “The story is straightforward but quite well-written and goes to some dark places thematically, an element that clashes quite interestingly with the character's own child-like personality as he tries to process and understand complex adult themes from a perspective of innocence and naivety.”
    • “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.”
    • “Story somewhat tricks you into giving you an objective of killing a boss, but you barely do any damage against it and it can kill you with a single shot.”
    • “The story is neat and predictable, but still has fun twists.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style reminiscent of titles like Hollow Knight, featuring fluid animations and comic-style cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. While some players initially found the cartoonish visuals less appealing, many praised the artwork and storytelling for their engaging qualities, contributing to enjoyable exploration and gameplay. Overall, the graphics are well-received, though comparisons to other games in the genre highlight varying opinions on their uniqueness.

    • “Super fluid movement, pleasing graphics, and fun exploration.”
    • “Graphics and animation are done in an adorable hand-drawn style accompanied by comic-style cutscenes.”
    • “Back to the positives, I found the artwork, animations, and storytelling quite charming.”
    • “In a post-Hollow Knight world, it can be difficult for games in the Metroidvania genre to differentiate themselves or avoid comparisons, and to be sure there is some Hollow Knight in this game's DNA, from the aesthetic stylings to the enemy pogo-ing.”
    • “I foresee a lot of people critiquing the art style, but I couldn't find much to dislike about the gameplay.”
    • “Individual sectors are not that big, yet each has its own visuals and threats.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful, somber melodies that enhance the storytelling and fit well within the game's environments. Others find the soundtrack to be minimalist or boring, suggesting it doesn't break new ground despite some memorable tracks during gameplay. Overall, while many appreciate the atmospheric quality of the music, opinions vary on its overall impact and originality.

    • “The music is beautiful; it is somber and almost sad, but it fits this story really well.”
    • “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.”
    • “Great progression, fantastic art style, memorable music!”
    • “It's definitely not breaking any new ground at all and the soundtrack was a dud.”
    • “The only real issue for me personally would be the music.”
    • “The soundtrack is boring.”
  • replayability
    4 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 around 8-10 hours for a 100% completion on their first playthrough, but the additional gameplay styles and challenges cater to those seeking further engagement.

    • “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.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its charming and heartfelt adventure, successfully blending elements from Metroid games while adding emotional depth. Players appreciate the shift from a deep-space horror theme to a more uplifting narrative, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “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) rather than a deep-space isolationist horror.”
    • “Super Roboy is charming, it's heartfelt, it's great.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

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

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
    • “The comedic timing and clever jokes really make this game stand out.”

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