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Review of Roboquest on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2023
Cover image of Roboquest on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 07 Nov 2023
Genre: Rogue-lite, First-Person Shooter
Developer: RyseUp Studios
Publisher: Starbreeze Studios

Introduction

Ever wanted to experience what it feels like to be a robot wreaking havoc and collecting gadgets all while trying not to blow yourself up? Well, 'Roboquest' serves that experience on a metallic platter! Enter a rogue-lite universe where our beloved mechanical friends let guns do the talking. But be warned-there's way more to this than just pressing 'A' and hoping to win. Stick around as we dive into the sparks and chaos of 'Roboquest'!

Gameplay

"Roboquest" invites adrenaline junkies to embark on wildly chaotic missions that can best be described as manic pile-ups of robotic mayhem. With six unlockable classes-each feeling like their own charmingly quirky side character-you'll be blending upgrade mechanics with a dash of chaos and a few explosions for good measure. Each run introduces you to randomized levels, encounters, and the occasional boss who would probably beat you in a staring contest. Players venture through dynamic maps, fueled by adrenaline (and probably a soda or two), gunning down foes while collecting upgrades you wish were as easily obtainable in real life. Not to mention, you'll be shouting things like, "Take that, you overgrown toaster!" in the heat of battle. Whether you're flying solo or dragging a friend into the madness, the cooperative mode adds just the right amount of chaos for optimal shenanigans. The level-up system deserves a medal too, letting you create builds that could make even Tony Stark jealous-if he wasn't already too busy sulking in a corner about it. Do you want firepower? There's firepower! Want to zip around and away from danger? There's that too! After discovering a secret level (it's like finding Waldo, only much cooler), you'll want to scream, "Roboquest, thank you for making me feel powerful and nerdy at the same time!" If you haven't realized yet, your next binge session with friends might just be around the corner-all fueled by primal urges to shoot laser beams at robots that honestly probably were not asking for it.

Graphics

"Roboquest" wears its stylishness like a badge of honor, sporting vibrant, comic book-inspired visuals that make it look like a blend between your favorite Saturday morning cartoons and the most vibrant video game dreams you've had while bingeing on cheesy popcorn snacks. The explosive colors pop dynamically during intense firefights, and every shot fired seems to leave a burst of vibrant pixels in its wake. This isn't just another generic shooter texture; this is eye candy on a sugar high! The worlds of 'Roboquest' feel so alive that you might find yourself wanting to send some fan art to your buddy just to show how cool they really look. So, whether you're busy dodging bullets or zooming through foil-wrapped tunnels, rest easy knowing your eyeballs are in for quite a treat.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if DIY robotic mayhem, fast-paced shooting, and an urge to collect random upgrades sounds like your cup of tea (or soda), then 'Roboquest' might just be what your pixelated dreams are made of. Sure, it might not reinvent the wheel or create world peace, but it does deliver a heart-pounding fusion of rogue-lite and first-person shooter that'll keep you coming back for more. Now, if only I could convince a robot to do my laundry while I play! Until then, let's blow some circuit boards together, folks! Roboquest, I'm ready for your glory!

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