The Mark of Robot
- September 22, 2018
- JMV
Get on SteamThe Mark of Robot is a game in the genre of adventure from the first person. You play as a robot of the old model. Only two types of weapons are suitable for him: a wrench and a Ray gun, which disconnects all complex electronics. In fulfilling his mission, the main character learns the terrible truth, what happened to him and to all of humanity.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is free, which makes it accessible to anyone interested in trying it.
- Some players found it entertaining for a short period, appreciating the effort put in by the developers.
- A few reviews mentioned that the game could evoke emotions and had a unique story, despite its flaws.
- The graphics are considered extremely poor, resembling outdated games and detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay is criticized for being unbalanced and frustrating, with clunky controls and ineffective weapons.
- Many players reported bugs and issues that made the game unplayable, leading to a lack of direction and enjoyment.
- graphics10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been universally criticized as some of the worst seen, likened to a blend of poorly designed visuals from multiple subpar titles. Reviewers describe the visuals as horrendous, reminiscent of outdated mods, and suggest that the game would have been better off without any graphical representation at all. Overall, the graphics are deemed a significant detriment to the gaming experience, earning a score of 0/10 from one reviewer.
“If the graphics from 5 different crappy space games got thrown into a blender, this is what would probably come out.”
“I can't even fathom the putrid visuals splattered throughout this game, and I only experienced the first 5 minutes!”
“For starters, the graphics are absolutely awful, so the whole thing looks more like a Half-Life 1 mod than a Source mod.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it nonsensical and counterintuitive, while others appreciate its emotional depth and artistic presentation. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who see it as absurd and those who find it beautifully crafted.
“Over the course of this short game, I felt every emotion through this beautifully painted story.”
“But here's the thing, the game doesn't even need to exist because the entire plot is so counterintuitive that it literally makes no sense.”
“They're going to die anyways whether or not you blow up the damn building, so the entire story is completely brainless and absurd.”
“But not as stupid as the game's story, which I'll get to in a bit.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being fundamentally flawed, with players facing nearly impossible enemies and suffering from poor controls, audio, and graphics. Many find the experience boring and unenjoyable, leading to extremely low ratings.
“The developers literally state that it was possible to demolish the very building the killer machines were being made in, stopping the endless mechanical threat.”
“The developers literally state that it was possible to demolish the very building the killer machines were being made in, stopping the endless mechanical threat, but you know what their reason for not doing it was?”
“With basically impossible enemies to kill, beyond terrible controls, audio and graphics paired with gameplay so boring and flawed, this is a game where if you forced a slave master to play it, their slaves would throw you into a fire.”
“Gameplay: 1/10”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found the emotional aspect of the game profoundly impactful, with many expressing that the story elicited tears and prompted them to contemplate complex, deep questions.
“The story made me cry on multiple occasions and truly prompted me to ask complicated and deep questions.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own life.”
“I felt a profound connection to the narrative, which evoked a range of emotions from joy to heartbreak.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its extremely low replayability, with users rating it a 0 out of 10, indicating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replay value is practically non-existent; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again. The lack of different endings or choices really hurt its replayability.”
“I was disappointed by how linear the gameplay was. It doesn't offer enough variety to make me want to replay it.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews express frustration over the game's monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the inconsistency between the game's advertising language and its actual dialogue, which suggests a lack of authenticity and professionalism.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs leading to a frustrating gameplay experience for users.
“Really buggy and had a quite unpleasant time playing this.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
