Robotrek
Pocket Robots - PokeRob?Genre: rpg - japanese
Publisher: Enix
Year: 1994
System: SNES
Gameplay Score: 2
Gameplay Notes:
It's...something. They certainly took a risk and made something a little bit different than the average RPG. You don't fight directly but instead send a robot in to fight for you. You've got three different attacks - two ranged and one melee. The ATB battle system tkes forever to charge so enemies get in a ton of hits, especially if there are multiple enemies. The first level requires an insane amount of grinding to overcome such that I want to give up on this game after about 3 hours of nonstop grinding. Tons of weird ideas and annoyances like not being about to head outside of a battle, a time limit within each battle that's only possible when fighting a single enemy, no random battles except enemies who already suddenly to start a fight. Also you can only use one robot at a time even though you can have three in your party. There are a ton of options and mechanics, like a.craftong system, which on paper add depth to the game but I was so put off by the battle system that I don't want to learn more.
Level Design Score: 2
Level Design Notes:
Uses a SMB3 overworld to connect levels. The areas are very simple and small.
Theme Score: 3
Theme Notes:
You're an sorting inventor who is trust into some minor and then major quests. The dialogue has a bit of humor. Between the music, the silly character models, and the dialogue this game is going for a funny vibe but it doesn't go far enough imo. It's certainly different
Art Style Score: 4
Art Style Notes:
Great sprites and animation. Well drawn artwork. I wish there were more variety in the sprites
Audio Score: 3
Audio Notes:
I only heard a few tracks as I did his of grinding. They're well composed and use silly sounds like mechanical beats and drums. Silly but repetitive
Overall Score: 47
Review ID: 467
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