Robonauts

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 and in Japan on 21 June 2018,[1] and PlayStation 4 on 19 September 2017.

Robonauts
Developer(s)QubicGames
Publisher(s)QubicGames
Composer(s)Simon Viklund
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
ReleaseNintendo Switch
  • WW: 15 September 2017
PlayStation 4
  • WW: 19 September 2017
Genre(s)Shooting game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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

The feature allows players to switch to other planets that are directly on top of, under. or next to players.

Tactical mode

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

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

The soundtrack was composed by Simon Viklund.[2] It features arcade music with robotic beats.

Reception

The game was rated 69% at GameRankings.[3] Nintendo Life gave the game 7/10, justifying their score by mentioning while the game could be quite repetitive, it was "well-crafted".[4] 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.[5]

Sales

Robonauts sold more than 320,000 times on both platforms Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.[6]

References
  1. "Robonauts ロボノーツ". Nintendo Japan. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  2. Life, Nintendo (20 September 2017). "Review: Robonauts (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. "Robonauts". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  4. Doolan, Liam (21 September 2017). "Review: Robonauts (Switch eShop)". NintendoLife. Gamer Network. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  5. Thomas, Alexander (29 September 2017). "Robonauts Review - This Modern Arcade Shooter Should Have Been Better". COG Connected. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  6. "QubicGames • Premium Indie Game Publisher and Developer". QubicGames. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
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