Rocket Robo

2014 video game
Rocket Robo
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Developer(s)Aaron McElligott
Publisher(s)Bad Kraken Games
Platform(s)iOS, Android
Release30 January 2014
Genre(s)Puzzle, platformer
Mode(s)Single-player

Rocket Robo is a 2014 puzzle-platformer game developed by British indie developer Aaron McElligott. The game was released for iOS and Android on 30 January 2014.

Gameplay and release

In Rocket Robo, the player controls an orange robot named Robo that must restore fallen stars from space.[1] The player may use Robo's rockets.[1] Throughout three worlds, the player can rotate their screen to manipulate the level.[2]

On 30 January 2014, the game was released for iOS and Android.[2][3]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic85/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Pocket Gamer4/5[5]
TouchArcade4.5/5[1]
148Apps4.5/5[6]

The game has a "generally favorable" Metacritic score of 85 based on four critics.[4]

Chris Carter of TouchArcade wrote that Rocket Robo's controls were not "too loose or tight", which complemented the game's "stellar" design and "engaging" gameplay.[1] 148Apps said, "Rocket ROBO's combination of whimsical graphics and impeccable gameplay is just stellar."[6] Pocket Gamer wrote, "Rocket Robo is a charming and attractive casual puzzler in which its maker fleshes out its basic concept with solid controls and varied level design."[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Carter, Chris (13 February 2014). "Rocket Robo Review – An Adorable Intergalactic Adventure". TouchArcade. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Priestman, Chris (29 January 2014). "Out at midnight: Restore the stars in patchwork puzzler Rocket Robo for iOS and Android". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ Nelson, Jared (29 January 2014). "Out Now: Bloodstroke, Dawn of the Plow, Lego Star Wars Microfighters, Fish Bowl Roll, and More". TouchArcade. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Rocket Robo". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b Mundy, Jon (4 February 2014). "Rocket Robo Review". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Minor, Jordan (30 January 2014). "Rocket ROBO Review". 148Apps. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
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