| 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.
An robot designed to compete in the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition game, FIRST Power UP. Designed in ProE/PTC Creo 3.0. Everybot The Robonauts' Everybot, with a final budget of $1000, is an affordable, robust, and simplistic robot intended to play the FIRST Robotics Competition challenge. Everybot can be built with nothing but basic tools and items found in either the kit of parts or purchased from your local hardware store or FRC retailers, such as AndyMark and VEXPro.
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. Ninja legends discord.
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.
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| 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.
An robot designed to compete in the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition game, FIRST Power UP. Designed in ProE/PTC Creo 3.0. Everybot The Robonauts' Everybot, with a final budget of $1000, is an affordable, robust, and simplistic robot intended to play the FIRST Robotics Competition challenge. Everybot can be built with nothing but basic tools and items found in either the kit of parts or purchased from your local hardware store or FRC retailers, such as AndyMark and VEXPro.
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. Ninja legends discord.
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack was composed by Simon Viklund. It features arcade music with robotic beats.
Reception[edit]
| Reception | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||
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.