Robonauts Switch
Sep 25, 2017 Robonauts is a fun game that many Switch owners will enjoy. It’s not for everyone, and in fact it’s probably not the best score-based shooter out there (Graceful Explosion Machine is better in that regard). However, it is a blast to play with a friend and the action is fast and intense.
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Jump between planets, fight weird creatures, and save the galaxy alone or with a friend!
'It is very accessible, vibrant, and great for gamers of all skill sets.' - nintendoenthusiast.com review 9/10
The action combines familiar arcade shooting gameplay with a unique possibility to switch gravity. Colorful graphics appeal to both younger and adult players while first-class music by Simon Viklund makes the adventure feel even more epic.
Key Features:
- great for the whole family
- solo and multiplayer
- 12 unique planetary systems
- large variety of weapons and enemies
- explosive art style and graphics
- epic music composed by Simon Viklund
- easy-to-learn yet challenging gameplay
- 2 difficulty settings: normal and hard
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
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Robonauts is a trademark of QubicGames S.A. ©2017 QubicGames S.A.
| Robonauts | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | QubicGames |
| Publisher(s) | QubicGames |
| Composer(s) | Simon Viklund |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Shooting game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Robonauts is a 2D arcade-like shooting game developed and published by QubicGames. It was released on Nintendo Switch on 15 September 2017 in North America and Europe while it was released in Japan on 21 June 2018,[1] and PlayStation 4 on 19 September 2017.
Gameplay[edit]
The player/s takes on the role of a Robonaut, a 'Robot Astronaut' who travels around planets shooting enemies. A gateway is present at every level, which if used will send players to the next level. However, the gateway is only accessible if all enemies are defeated. The player/s have the option to shoot with either primary or secondary weapons.
The game has multiple features which are unique to this game:
Gravity switching[edit]
The feature allows players to switch to other planets that are directly on top of, under. or next to players.
Tactical mode[edit]
This feature pauses the game and shows a map of the current level. It also highlights remaining enemies, which can be useful if one wants to open access to a gateway.
Game modes[edit]
Besides the single-player campaign, there is also a co-op feature and a Vs. Game mode.
All multiplayer modes are local-only and the game does not support online play.
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack was composed by Simon Viklund. It features arcade music with robotic beats.
Reception[edit]
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The game was rated 69% at GameRankings.[2]Nintendo Life gave the game 7/10, justifying their score by mentioning while the game could be quite repetitive, it was 'well-crafted'.[3] COG said that 'Robonauts is a game that knows precisely what it is: a classic arcade-inspired shooter with unique mechanics to keep it fresh', while saying it 'should have been better', giving it a score of 68/100.[4]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Robonauts ロボノーツ'. Nintendo Japan. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^'Robonauts'. GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^Doolan, Liam (21 September 2017). 'Review: Robonauts (Switch eShop)'. NintendoLife. Gamer Network. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^Thomas, Alexander (29 September 2017). 'Robonauts Review - This Modern Arcade Shooter Should Have Been Better'. COG Connected. Retrieved 6 October 2017.